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#sciencepodcast #cognition #decisionmaking

Can combining the knowledge of multiple novice humans beat a single expert?
Sometimes—yes.

Dr. Eeshan Hasan ( @eeshanhasan.bsky.social ) of Ohio State University speaks to us on “wisdom of the crowd” models, Human-AI collaboration, and decision-making:

#AI #DecisionMaking #CollectiveIntelligence

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#menshealth #podcast #MensMentalHealth #psychology

Men’s health is shaped by identity, culture, and expectations.
Assoc. Prof. Gareth Terry of @masseyuni.bsky.social joins to unpack how masculinity interacts with mental, sexual & reproductive health. We also discuss his work on the child-free movement.
#menshealth #podcast
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Can Volunteer tourism do more harm than good? How do people judge the failed actions of volunteers? Dr. Melanie Altemus is one of the first to study the moral psychology of volunteer tourism.

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#volunteertourism #moralpsychology #podcast #psychology

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Topics we covered include:

🧠 The Lobotomist: How a 1968 lobotomy case in Minnesota led Jack down a 20-year rabbit hole into the history of psychiatric surgery.

⚖️ Dr. Douglas Kelly & The Nuremberg Trials

🎬 From Book to Film The 12-year journey from The Nazi and the Psychiatrist to Nuremburg

#83. Dark Chapters in Psychiatry - Jack El-Hai The Nazi and the Psychiatrist: A Deep Dive into Human Psychology

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Honoured to have had @jackelhai.bsky.social on to discuss his work. Starting from how he ended up writing The Lobotomist to, his book turned big screen sensation, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, which is the basis of the 2025 Film Nuremburg.

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#82. How to Build a Conspiracy Theory - Dr. John Kerr

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How to Build a Conspiracy Theory with Dr. John Kerr of University of Otago — we unpack how conspiracy theories take shape, why people believe them, and how to think more critically. 🧠👀

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Dr. Pantea Javidan discussing the discrepancy in justice for victims. #epstien #children #justice

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The Puzzle of Hinduism with Dr. Feryl Badiani out now! 🌍A fascinating conversation on:
• Why Hinduism persists alongside monotheistic religions
• The cultural & linguistic diversity of practice
• Diasporic adaptations & misconceptions
#Religion #Culture #Hinduism
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Genetics and epigenetics: paternal adolescent ethanol consumption in serotonin transporter knock-out rats and offspring sensitivity to ethanol - Psychopharmacology Rationale Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is shown to have an overall heritability of around 50%. One of the genes associated with AUD is SLC6A4 (solute carrier family 6 member A4) which codes for the sero...

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Genetics and epigenetics: paternal adolescent ethanol consumption in serotonin transporter knock-out rats and offspring sensitivity to ethanol.
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#80. Navigating Ethical Decisions in Animal Welfare - Dr. Adam Feltz YouTube video by Smooth Brain Society

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In our new episode Dr. Adam Feltz's of, @uofoklahoma.bsky.social discusses his research on moral judgment and the factors influencing decision-making in paticular around animal issues. #Philosophy #Psychology #animalwelfare
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Ginny Sperandio & Riya Verma from @womeninneurouk.bsky.social join us to discuss all things Women in Neuroscience. From career pathways to representation, women’s health research, and building inclusive communities, this episode has it all.
#Neuroscience #WomenInSTEM #Podcast
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#78. The Complexity of Smoking in Mental Health And Addiction Services - Dr. Zoe Swithenbank

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We dive into the world of mental health and addiction with Dr. Zoe Swithenbank of @lancasteruni.bsky.social. We discuss how lived experiences shape effective interventions and the complex relationship of smoking in recovery programmes. #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #Podcast
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#77. Rangatahi Māori, Identity, and Perfectionism - Dr. Ellie Rukuwai

Discover how cultural perspectives shape our understanding of mental health and self-perception. #CulturalInsights
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Join us as Dr. Ellie Rukuwai of @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social delves into the complexities of Māori identity and perfectionism. #MāoriIdentity #Perfectionism #psychologypodcast
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Co-production and implementation of a culturally adapted alcohol toolkit for mental health and community organisations - NIHR Three Schools Prevention Programme Background Alcohol and mental health problems commonly occur together. Our previous work has shown that some minoritised ethnic groups are just as likely to use alcohol to cope with mental health prob...

Sharing our @nihrsphr.bsky.social funded project hoping to address stigma and improve mental health and alcohol use related outcomes for minoritised ethnic groups. Led by Dr. Laura Goodwin, @lancasteruni.bsky.social and @jopuddephatt.bsky.social, Edge Hill University

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#76. The Future Of Brain Imaging - Dr. Liam Collins-Jones YouTube video by Smooth Brain Society

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Exploring brain imaging with Dr. Liam Collins-Jones (@liamcj.bsky.social) of @universitypress.cambridge.org !🧠From medicine to neuroscience and comedy, discover Liam's journey to designing wearable tech which is transforming dementia diagnosis. #Neuroscience #Innovation #Podcast #comedy

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