Many Minds podcast
@manymindspod.bsky.social
Exploring our world's diverse forms of mind—human, animal, machine—from diverse perspectives. A project of @divintelligence.bsky.social, @kensycoop.bsky.social, @laukas.bsky.social
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A conversation w/ @erinhecht.bsky.social about the diversity and evolution of canine brains.
We've lived and worked with dogs for 15,000+ years, sculpting their brains and bodies along the way. What can we learn from their singular story?
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A conversation w/ @erinhecht.bsky.social about the diversity and evolution of canine brains.
We've lived and worked with dogs for 15,000+ years, sculpting their brains and bodies along the way. What can we learn from their singular story?
Listen: disi.org/of-breeds-an...
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Super! One of the best episodes so far, IMHO.
November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Super! One of the best episodes so far, IMHO.
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New episode!! 🎙️🎉
A conversation w/ @erinhecht.bsky.social about the diversity and evolution of canine brains.
We've lived and worked with dogs for 15,000+ years, sculpting their brains and bodies along the way. What can we learn from their singular story?
Listen: disi.org/of-breeds-an...
A conversation w/ @erinhecht.bsky.social about the diversity and evolution of canine brains.
We've lived and worked with dogs for 15,000+ years, sculpting their brains and bodies along the way. What can we learn from their singular story?
Listen: disi.org/of-breeds-an...
November 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
New episode!! 🎙️🎉
A conversation w/ @erinhecht.bsky.social about the diversity and evolution of canine brains.
We've lived and worked with dogs for 15,000+ years, sculpting their brains and bodies along the way. What can we learn from their singular story?
Listen: disi.org/of-breeds-an...
A conversation w/ @erinhecht.bsky.social about the diversity and evolution of canine brains.
We've lived and worked with dogs for 15,000+ years, sculpting their brains and bodies along the way. What can we learn from their singular story?
Listen: disi.org/of-breeds-an...
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A great episode for anyone who likes dogs!
New episode!! 🎙️🎉
A conversation w/ @erinhecht.bsky.social about the diversity and evolution of canine brains.
We've lived and worked with dogs for 15,000+ years, sculpting their brains and bodies along the way. What can we learn from their singular story?
Listen: disi.org/of-breeds-an...
A conversation w/ @erinhecht.bsky.social about the diversity and evolution of canine brains.
We've lived and worked with dogs for 15,000+ years, sculpting their brains and bodies along the way. What can we learn from their singular story?
Listen: disi.org/of-breeds-an...
November 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A great episode for anyone who likes dogs!
New episode!! 🎙️🎉
A conversation w/ @erinhecht.bsky.social about the diversity and evolution of canine brains.
We've lived and worked with dogs for 15,000+ years, sculpting their brains and bodies along the way. What can we learn from their singular story?
Listen: disi.org/of-breeds-an...
A conversation w/ @erinhecht.bsky.social about the diversity and evolution of canine brains.
We've lived and worked with dogs for 15,000+ years, sculpting their brains and bodies along the way. What can we learn from their singular story?
Listen: disi.org/of-breeds-an...
November 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
New episode!! 🎙️🎉
A conversation w/ @erinhecht.bsky.social about the diversity and evolution of canine brains.
We've lived and worked with dogs for 15,000+ years, sculpting their brains and bodies along the way. What can we learn from their singular story?
Listen: disi.org/of-breeds-an...
A conversation w/ @erinhecht.bsky.social about the diversity and evolution of canine brains.
We've lived and worked with dogs for 15,000+ years, sculpting their brains and bodies along the way. What can we learn from their singular story?
Listen: disi.org/of-breeds-an...
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Really enjoyed this podcast with @sheinalew.bsky.social and @dorsaamir.bsky.social on evolution and childhood. Super-smart people talking about a super-interesting topic
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Varieties of childhood
Podcast Episode · Many Minds · 10/07/2025 · 1h 29m
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November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Really enjoyed this podcast with @sheinalew.bsky.social and @dorsaamir.bsky.social on evolution and childhood. Super-smart people talking about a super-interesting topic
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Fun, wide-ranging podcast about monsters throughout history and what they mean. On a linguistic note, I loved @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social's use of the word "monstertopian" in reference to the Muppets and Star Trek
New episode!! 🎉😱
A conversation with @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence about monsters of all kinds.
Monsters seem to be everywhere—our myths, our maps, our children's books, our political discourse. What do these creatures tell us about ourselves?
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
A conversation with @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence about monsters of all kinds.
Monsters seem to be everywhere—our myths, our maps, our children's books, our political discourse. What do these creatures tell us about ourselves?
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
November 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Fun, wide-ranging podcast about monsters throughout history and what they mean. On a linguistic note, I loved @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social's use of the word "monstertopian" in reference to the Muppets and Star Trek
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How have monsters changed over history? Do they morph with shifting cultural anxieties? Or do they mostly stay the same, sprung from primal, timeless fears?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence!
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence!
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
How have monsters changed over history? Do they morph with shifting cultural anxieties? Or do they mostly stay the same, sprung from primal, timeless fears?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence!
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence!
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
How have monsters changed over history? Do they morph with shifting cultural anxieties? Or do they mostly stay the same, sprung from primal, timeless fears?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence!
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence!
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
How have monsters changed over history? Do they morph with shifting cultural anxieties? Or do they mostly stay the same, sprung from primal, timeless fears?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence!
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence!
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
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Natalie Lawrence (ENCHANTED CREATURES) and I (HUMANS: A MONSTROUS HISTORY) were interviewed by @kensycoop.bsky.social on the @manymindspod.bsky.social #podcast! Some monster-making egs we explored:
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💙📚 🧪🗃 #ancient #medieval #earlymodern #histsci #histmed #18thCentury #politics #psychology #HAMH 🧵
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💙📚 🧪🗃 #ancient #medieval #earlymodern #histsci #histmed #18thCentury #politics #psychology #HAMH 🧵
Monsters and their makers - DISI
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October 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Natalie Lawrence (ENCHANTED CREATURES) and I (HUMANS: A MONSTROUS HISTORY) were interviewed by @kensycoop.bsky.social on the @manymindspod.bsky.social #podcast! Some monster-making egs we explored:
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💙📚 🧪🗃 #ancient #medieval #earlymodern #histsci #histmed #18thCentury #politics #psychology #HAMH 🧵
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💙📚 🧪🗃 #ancient #medieval #earlymodern #histsci #histmed #18thCentury #politics #psychology #HAMH 🧵
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New episode!! 🎉😱
A conversation with @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence about monsters of all kinds.
Monsters seem to be everywhere—our myths, our maps, our children's books, our political discourse. What do these creatures tell us about ourselves?
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
A conversation with @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence about monsters of all kinds.
Monsters seem to be everywhere—our myths, our maps, our children's books, our political discourse. What do these creatures tell us about ourselves?
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
October 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
New episode!! 🎉😱
A conversation with @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence about monsters of all kinds.
Monsters seem to be everywhere—our myths, our maps, our children's books, our political discourse. What do these creatures tell us about ourselves?
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
A conversation with @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence about monsters of all kinds.
Monsters seem to be everywhere—our myths, our maps, our children's books, our political discourse. What do these creatures tell us about ourselves?
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
New episode!! 🎉😱
A conversation with @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence about monsters of all kinds.
Monsters seem to be everywhere—our myths, our maps, our children's books, our political discourse. What do these creatures tell us about ourselves?
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
A conversation with @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence about monsters of all kinds.
Monsters seem to be everywhere—our myths, our maps, our children's books, our political discourse. What do these creatures tell us about ourselves?
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
October 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
New episode!! 🎉😱
A conversation with @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence about monsters of all kinds.
Monsters seem to be everywhere—our myths, our maps, our children's books, our political discourse. What do these creatures tell us about ourselves?
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
A conversation with @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social & Natalie Lawrence about monsters of all kinds.
Monsters seem to be everywhere—our myths, our maps, our children's books, our political discourse. What do these creatures tell us about ourselves?
Listen: disi.org/monsters-and...
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Digital lovers, robot caretakers, chatbot teachers—to many this sounds utterly dystopian. But is there an optimistic scenario for the future of social AI? What would that look like?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
October 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Digital lovers, robot caretakers, chatbot teachers—to many this sounds utterly dystopian. But is there an optimistic scenario for the future of social AI? What would that look like?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
Digital lovers, robot caretakers, chatbot teachers—to many this sounds utterly dystopian. But is there an optimistic scenario for the future of social AI? What would that look like?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
October 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Digital lovers, robot caretakers, chatbot teachers—to many this sounds utterly dystopian. But is there an optimistic scenario for the future of social AI? What would that look like?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
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This was a fascinating, uncomfortable episode!
Many fear that AI companions will lead to widespread social "deskilling," particularly in young people. But could we harness these bots for "upskilling" instead?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
October 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This was a fascinating, uncomfortable episode!
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Many fear that AI companions will lead to widespread social "deskilling," particularly in young people. But could we harness these bots for "upskilling" instead?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
October 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Many fear that AI companions will lead to widespread social "deskilling," particularly in young people. But could we harness these bots for "upskilling" instead?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
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The age of social AI podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m... [These Many Minds podcasts are always excellent. This is a great one about the social use of AI. You hear a lot of doomerism but less on the possibility of relieving loneliness for the elderly or marginalised.]
The age of social AI
Podcast Episode · Many Minds · 08/10/2025 · 1h 24m
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October 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The age of social AI podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m... [These Many Minds podcasts are always excellent. This is a great one about the social use of AI. You hear a lot of doomerism but less on the possibility of relieving loneliness for the elderly or marginalised.]
Many fear that AI companions will lead to widespread social "deskilling," particularly in young people. But could we harness these bots for "upskilling" instead?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
October 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Many fear that AI companions will lead to widespread social "deskilling," particularly in young people. But could we harness these bots for "upskilling" instead?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ Dr. Henry Shevlin!
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
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New episode!! 🎙️🎉
A conversation with Dr. Henry Shevlin about the emerging world of "social AI."
Digital lovers. AI coaches and tutors. Griefbots and artificial friends. What will this mean for our relationships, our social skills, and our society as a whole?
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
A conversation with Dr. Henry Shevlin about the emerging world of "social AI."
Digital lovers. AI coaches and tutors. Griefbots and artificial friends. What will this mean for our relationships, our social skills, and our society as a whole?
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
October 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
New episode!! 🎙️🎉
A conversation with Dr. Henry Shevlin about the emerging world of "social AI."
Digital lovers. AI coaches and tutors. Griefbots and artificial friends. What will this mean for our relationships, our social skills, and our society as a whole?
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
A conversation with Dr. Henry Shevlin about the emerging world of "social AI."
Digital lovers. AI coaches and tutors. Griefbots and artificial friends. What will this mean for our relationships, our social skills, and our society as a whole?
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
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My reaction to social AI had always been one of dismay, disgust, fatalism, maybe even grief for our species.
I won't say this conversation left me feeling optimistic, exactly, but it certainly broadened my imagination.
I won't say this conversation left me feeling optimistic, exactly, but it certainly broadened my imagination.
New episode!! 🎙️🎉
A conversation with Dr. Henry Shevlin about the emerging world of "social AI."
Digital lovers. AI coaches and tutors. Griefbots and artificial friends. What will this mean for our relationships, our social skills, and our society as a whole?
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
A conversation with Dr. Henry Shevlin about the emerging world of "social AI."
Digital lovers. AI coaches and tutors. Griefbots and artificial friends. What will this mean for our relationships, our social skills, and our society as a whole?
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
October 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
My reaction to social AI had always been one of dismay, disgust, fatalism, maybe even grief for our species.
I won't say this conversation left me feeling optimistic, exactly, but it certainly broadened my imagination.
I won't say this conversation left me feeling optimistic, exactly, but it certainly broadened my imagination.
New episode!! 🎙️🎉
A conversation with Dr. Henry Shevlin about the emerging world of "social AI."
Digital lovers. AI coaches and tutors. Griefbots and artificial friends. What will this mean for our relationships, our social skills, and our society as a whole?
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
A conversation with Dr. Henry Shevlin about the emerging world of "social AI."
Digital lovers. AI coaches and tutors. Griefbots and artificial friends. What will this mean for our relationships, our social skills, and our society as a whole?
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
October 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
New episode!! 🎙️🎉
A conversation with Dr. Henry Shevlin about the emerging world of "social AI."
Digital lovers. AI coaches and tutors. Griefbots and artificial friends. What will this mean for our relationships, our social skills, and our society as a whole?
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
A conversation with Dr. Henry Shevlin about the emerging world of "social AI."
Digital lovers. AI coaches and tutors. Griefbots and artificial friends. What will this mean for our relationships, our social skills, and our society as a whole?
Listen: disi.org/the-age-of-s...
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Incorporating AI into scientific research may well boost productivity. But it could also leave scientists vulnerable to illusions.
Just one of the topics discussed in our recent episode, w/ @mjcrockett.bsky.social!
Listen: disi.org/science-ai-a...
Just one of the topics discussed in our recent episode, w/ @mjcrockett.bsky.social!
Listen: disi.org/science-ai-a...
October 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Incorporating AI into scientific research may well boost productivity. But it could also leave scientists vulnerable to illusions.
Just one of the topics discussed in our recent episode, w/ @mjcrockett.bsky.social!
Listen: disi.org/science-ai-a...
Just one of the topics discussed in our recent episode, w/ @mjcrockett.bsky.social!
Listen: disi.org/science-ai-a...
Incorporating AI into scientific research may well boost productivity. But it could also leave scientists vulnerable to illusions.
Just one of the topics discussed in our recent episode, w/ @mjcrockett.bsky.social!
Listen: disi.org/science-ai-a...
Just one of the topics discussed in our recent episode, w/ @mjcrockett.bsky.social!
Listen: disi.org/science-ai-a...
October 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Incorporating AI into scientific research may well boost productivity. But it could also leave scientists vulnerable to illusions.
Just one of the topics discussed in our recent episode, w/ @mjcrockett.bsky.social!
Listen: disi.org/science-ai-a...
Just one of the topics discussed in our recent episode, w/ @mjcrockett.bsky.social!
Listen: disi.org/science-ai-a...
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It's not all about animal sounds, but guessing a lot of our followers will want to hear @evoneuro.bsky.social & Georg Striedter talk about their new book Bird Brains & Behavior on @manymindspod.bsky.social pod
#prattle 💬
#neuroskyence
#prattle 💬
#neuroskyence
New episode!! 🎉🎙️
A chat w/ @evoneuro.bsky.social & Georg Striedter about their new book, 'Bird Brains and Behavior.'
Birds do some astonishing things. They sing, fly, migrate, cache food, and hunt in total darkness. How do their brains make all this possible?
Listen: disi.org/brains-of-a-...
A chat w/ @evoneuro.bsky.social & Georg Striedter about their new book, 'Bird Brains and Behavior.'
Birds do some astonishing things. They sing, fly, migrate, cache food, and hunt in total darkness. How do their brains make all this possible?
Listen: disi.org/brains-of-a-...
October 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
It's not all about animal sounds, but guessing a lot of our followers will want to hear @evoneuro.bsky.social & Georg Striedter talk about their new book Bird Brains & Behavior on @manymindspod.bsky.social pod
#prattle 💬
#neuroskyence
#prattle 💬
#neuroskyence
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Bird brains aren't the same as mammal brains. They took their own twisty evolutionary path. So what can they teach us about brains in general?
A lot, it turns out.
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @evoneuro.bsky.social & Georg Striedter!
Listen: disi.org/brains-of-a-...
A lot, it turns out.
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @evoneuro.bsky.social & Georg Striedter!
Listen: disi.org/brains-of-a-...
October 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Bird brains aren't the same as mammal brains. They took their own twisty evolutionary path. So what can they teach us about brains in general?
A lot, it turns out.
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @evoneuro.bsky.social & Georg Striedter!
Listen: disi.org/brains-of-a-...
A lot, it turns out.
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @evoneuro.bsky.social & Georg Striedter!
Listen: disi.org/brains-of-a-...
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A fun one! In which we discuss...
- the deep evolutionary history of birds
- sci-fi-sounding structures in bird brains
- the perennial puzzle of magnetoreception
- seasonal changes in bird (and some mammal) brains
- unihemispheric sleep
- gynandromophry
- the extractive foraging hypothesis
etc.!
- the deep evolutionary history of birds
- sci-fi-sounding structures in bird brains
- the perennial puzzle of magnetoreception
- seasonal changes in bird (and some mammal) brains
- unihemispheric sleep
- gynandromophry
- the extractive foraging hypothesis
etc.!
Bird brains aren't the same as mammal brains. They took their own twisty evolutionary path. So what can they teach us about brains in general?
A lot, it turns out.
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @evoneuro.bsky.social & Georg Striedter!
Listen: disi.org/brains-of-a-...
A lot, it turns out.
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @evoneuro.bsky.social & Georg Striedter!
Listen: disi.org/brains-of-a-...
October 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A fun one! In which we discuss...
- the deep evolutionary history of birds
- sci-fi-sounding structures in bird brains
- the perennial puzzle of magnetoreception
- seasonal changes in bird (and some mammal) brains
- unihemispheric sleep
- gynandromophry
- the extractive foraging hypothesis
etc.!
- the deep evolutionary history of birds
- sci-fi-sounding structures in bird brains
- the perennial puzzle of magnetoreception
- seasonal changes in bird (and some mammal) brains
- unihemispheric sleep
- gynandromophry
- the extractive foraging hypothesis
etc.!