Very Bad Wizards

Episode 45: Rounded Brains and Balanced "Play Diets"

Apr 21, 2014
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ANECDOTE

Grandfather Took Him To Dawkins Talks

  • David Pizarro recounts his grandfather exposing him to science despite being a creationist.
  • That upbringing sparked a lifelong interest in science despite religious differences.
INSIGHT

Headlines Overstate Brain Findings

  • Media coverage often exaggerates weak neuroscience to support familiar gender claims.
  • Tamler and Dave emphasize behavior and socialization matter more than flashy brain wiring headlines.
ADVICE

Expose Kids To Diverse Play

  • Give children access to many kinds of toys and experiences rather than enforcing a 'balanced play diet' dogmatically.
  • Expose kids to diverse activities so circuits for different skills can develop through practice.
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