Chaz Firestone
Associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at Johns Hopkins University with an affiliation in the philosophy department. His research interests lie at the intersection of philosophy and cognitive science.
Top 3 podcasts with Chaz Firestone
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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 7min
Mind, Culture & Visual Illusions: Dorsa Amir and Chaz Firestone on Visual Illusions
Join Dorsa Amir, an assistant professor at Duke University focusing on cognitive development, and Chaz Firestone, an associate professor at Johns Hopkins, as they delve into the fascinating realm of visual perception. They challenge the WEIRD framework in psychology, revealing how cultural backgrounds can alter our understanding of illusions like the Müller-Lyer. They also discuss the intersection of psychology and anthropology, the implications of congenital cataracts on vision, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in tackling complex cognitive questions.
Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 36min
The borderlands of perception
Explore the intricate relationship between perception and cognition, the impact of intentions on perception, and the differences between perception and cognition. Dive into visual illusions, unseen perceptual distortions, and perceiving causality in visual contexts. Discover the comparison between humans and machines in understanding mind and perception.
Aug 28, 2023 • 11min
What illusions tell us about silence
Ian Phillips, Rui Zhe Goh, and Chaz Firestone explore how people perceive silence through auditory illusions, challenging traditional views on hearing. The podcast discusses the 'one silence is more' illusion, the illusion of silence impacting time perception, and the concept of event-based warping. It also covers the silence-based warping illusion and oddball silence illusion, and how the perception of silence is influenced by context.
