

Unlatched Mind
Vinny Vallarine
The Unlatched Mind podcast is a long form discussion on topics including neuroscience, morality, behavioral science, religion, artificial intelligence, psychology and philosophy. Host Vinny Vallarine introduces listeners to guests and experts on these, and other topics of interest.
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Apr 11, 2020 • 1h 5min
Ep 24: COVID-19 and the Global Pandemic of 2020
Dr. Adam Rosh, MD is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with a background in microbiology and public health. He is also the founder and CEO of Rosh Review, a nationally recognized medical education company serving physicians, medical students, PAs, and nurse practitioners. Check out Rosh Review at www.roshreview.com. Dr. Rosh joins us to discuss why this virus is different, how it spreads, how we can protect ourselves and what our new normal will look like as we get through 2020 and beyond. Episode music from seanlang.com.

Mar 21, 2020 • 57min
Ep 23: Men and Mass Shootings
Dr. Frank McAndrew is an evolutionary social psychologist whose research is currently focused on gossip, aggression, and creepiness. Frank sits with Unlatched Mind to unravel what the biological and evolutionary data shows on why men are the aggressors and commit all the mass shootings. We discuss the role status seeking, testosterone, and sex all have on this. Episode music from seanlang.com.

Feb 1, 2020 • 1h 25min
Ep 22: A Dialogue on Christian Philosophy
Dr. Gary R. Habermas is a New Testament scholar, American historian, philosopher of religion, and Christian apologist who is widely considered as the world’s foremost expert on the resurrection of Jesus. In this episode Dr. Habermas sits with Unlatched Mind to discuss the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus, his views on Christian apologetics and the philosophy of differing faiths within and outside of Christianity. Episode music from seanlang.com.

Jan 5, 2020 • 1h 4min
Ep 21: Your Brain on Food and Drugs
Dr Gary Wenk is a Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience & Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics. He is a leading authority on the consequences of brain inflammation and Alzheimer's disease. He has been interviewed about his work by Dr. Oz, NPR, WBZ, WJR, CBS, ABC, and CNN. Dr Wenk sits with Unlatched Mind for a conversation on how food and drugs affect the brain, why we crave salt, fat and sugar, exercise, and what the real key to longevity is. Gary’s books can be found at https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AGary+L.+Wenk&s=relevancerank&text=Gary+L.+Wenk&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 Episode music from seanlang.com.

Nov 28, 2019 • 54min
Ep 20: STEM vs The Humanities
Dr. Anthony Jack is a Professor at Case Western Reserve University specializing in experimental psychology, philosophy and neuroscience. We explore the role of reason versus emotion and whether our focus on STEM and science at the expense of the Humanities is having detrimental effects to us and our society. Episode music from seanlang.com.

Nov 10, 2019 • 1h 15min
Ep 19: Technology is Hacking How We Interact
Noam Shpancer Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at Otterbein University in Westerville Ohio. In this episode, we explore how technology is ‘Deep Hacking’ our evolved psychology, our tendencies, and our relationships. We discuss why sex with robots and pregnancy-free child birthing is where the future lies. Dr. Shpancer’s blog can be found at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/experts/noam-shpancer-phd. Episode music from seanlang.com.

Oct 26, 2019 • 1h 3min
Ep 18: Gender, Society, and Science
David C. Geary, Ph.D., is a cognitive developmental and evolutionary psychologist with interests in mathematical cognition and learning as well as the biological bases of sex differences. In this episode, we discuss the science behind what makes males and females unique. We explore why girls play with dolls, why boys tackle each other and whether societal forces have influence on these behaviors. Dr Geary can be found at http://web.missouri.edu/~gearyd Episode music from seanlang.com.

Oct 13, 2019 • 1h 12min
Ep 17: Free Will and the (In)Deterministic Universe - Part 2
Dr Jeremy E Sherman Ph.D., MPP, is back to continue the exploration on free will, determinism, God, Atheism, Christianity and what it all might mean. We talk about what ‘will’ actually is in the context of ‘free will’ and why ‘will’ would even exist. Dr Sherman can be found at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/experts/jeremy-e-sherman-phd-mpp and on Twitter at @JeremyShermn. Episode music from seanlang.com.

Sep 28, 2019 • 1h 21min
Ep 16: Free Will and the (In)Deterministic Universe
Dr Jeremy E Sherman Ph.D., MPP, a self-proclaimed “psycho-proctologist”, explores the balance between our desire for free will juxtaposed against our need for determinism and safety. We ask questions such as “Is there an ultimate Designer of this universe?” and “Can a super intelligent ‘being’ know the past, present and future?” Dr Sherman can be found at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/experts/jeremy-e-sherman-phd-mpp and on Twitter at @JeremyShermn. Episode music from seanlang.com.

Sep 15, 2019 • 1h 6min
Ep 15: Leadership Mindsets
Professor Thomas Bateman, D.B.A is an expert in the field of organizational behavior, with particular expertise in leadership, proactive behavior, and motivation. Thomas joins Unlatched Mind to explore how rethinking leadership with broader mindsets trumps focusing narrowly on personality traits, micro-tactics, and relationships. Thomas can be found at https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/faculty/bateman and on Twitter at @ThomasSBateman. Episode music from seanlang.com.