
The Next Big Idea Daily S33 E2: "Psych: The Story of the Human Mind" by Paul Bloom
Sep 19, 2023
Paul Bloom discusses the brain as the source of our thoughts, beliefs, desires, consciousness, and experiences. They explore the mind-body connection, neuroscience, consciousness, and the impact of brain damage. Eye movement studies challenge previous beliefs about babies' cognitive abilities. Experience and memory manipulation in psychology and its real-world impact. Insights into human happiness from large-scale studies, including the impact of money, social connections, age, religion, and children.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Mind-Body Connection and the Hard Problem of Consciousness
01:52 • 5min
Testing Babies' Knowledge Through Eye Movement Studies
07:11 • 2min
The Influence of Experience and Memory in Psychology
09:32 • 3min
Insights into Human Happiness and Pleasure
12:38 • 4min
