Kevin Mitchell

Neuroscientist Kevin Mitchell explores the concept of free will, arguing that it is part of our evolutionary heritage. He challenges determinism and discusses the two-stage model of free will. Mitchell also explores the behavior of bacteria and the concept of emergence. Overall, he argues that free will is not an illusion and is a result of evolution.

Dr. Kevin Mitchell, a neuroscientist and author of "Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will," joins Adam Conover to discuss the existence of free will. They explore misconceptions surrounding free will, the challenges posed by determinism, the complexity of organismic control, and the unpredictability of complex systems. The speakers also delve into the concept of a God's eye view, the implications of free will on human behavior, and the practicality of decision-making in everyday life.

In this podcast, Kevin Mitchell discusses free will, determinism, consciousness, and agency from a scientific perspective. The conversation dives into evolutionary perspectives on behavior, consciousness, quantum uncertainty, decision-making processes, meaningful information in neural processes, emotions' influence on decision-making, AI creativity, theories of human intelligence evolution, and more.

Kevin Mitchell, a genetics and neuroscience professor, challenges the idea that free will is an illusion. He argues that evolution supports our autonomy. The podcast explores the concept of free will, limitations in predicting complex systems, life as a self-organized system, and metacognition in human cognition.

Kevin Mitchell, Professor of genetics at Trinity College Dublin, discusses his new book 'Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will'. Topics include the origin of agency, complexity of free will, indeterminacy in the universe, harnessing brain's randomness, creativity, and artificial free will.

In this episode, expert on the topic of free will and evolution, Kevin Mitchell, discusses how scientists approach free will, the evolution of decision-making, the origins of life on Earth, the role of the neocortex in decision making, and the link between free will and moral responsibility.

Dr Karen Kirby, Dr Kevin Mitchell, and Sinéad Moriarty discuss the psychology of hope at the Northern Ireland Science Festival. They explore the role of hope in medical scenarios, learning to be hopeful, and holding onto hope in the modern world. Audience questions include whether we should lower our expectations.

Professors Robert Sapolsky and Kevin Mitchell debate the biology of free will, discussing whether our actions are determined by neural mechanisms or the laws of physics. They explore cognition and decision making in organisms, influences on decision making, the role of subconscious factors, and the problem of moral luck. They also consider revising the justice system and rethinking the death penalty.

Kevin Mitchell, founder of Professional Pricing Society, and Jeet Mukherjee of Holden Advisors discuss the concept of pricing power and its measurement. They explore the complexity of pricing, incorporating behavioral economics and psychology. The importance of pricing power is emphasized, along with the need for a comprehensive go-to-market strategy. They also highlight the significance of considering the total cost of ownership in pricing decisions.

Kevin Mitchell, an Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin and author of "Innate," delves into the genetics of personality. He discusses how our brains are wired and the missing third piece in the nature vs. nurture debate. Topics like the relationship between genetics and traits such as extroversion or neuroticism are explored. Mitchell also examines the effects of parenting, the nuances of free will, and how brain plasticity influences personal development throughout our lives.