Unlatched Mind

Meditation teacher and award-winning writer and journalist, Dr. Danny Penman sits with us to discuss Mindfulness.  Dr. Penman is the co-author of the international bestseller 'Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World' which has, so far, sold over a million copies.  He has received journalism awards from the RSPCA and the Humane Society of the United States.  In our discussion, we touch on what Mindfulness is, what it is not, and some of its practical applications. Dr. Penman’s work and contact information can be found at https://franticworld.com. The intro and outro music for this episode was recorded using a drum-less track from www.seanlang.com.

Dr. Moustafa is an associate professor in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience at Western Sydney University and is trained in computer science, psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science.  In this episode, we discuss Addiction and the complications faced by those afflicted with its debilitating effects.  We touch on the research Ahmed has conducted and dig into the details of Addiction from both a scientific and social perspective. Dr. Moustafa’s work and contact information can be found at the University’s website at https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/staff_profiles/uws_profiles/associate_professor_ahmed_moustafa The music for this episode was recorded using a drum-less track from www.seanlang.com. 

In this episode, we have Dr. Paul Thagard.  Dr. Thagard is a philosopher, cognitive scientist, and author of several interdisciplinary books. He is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Waterloo and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the Cognitive Science Society, and the Association for Psychological Science.   In our discussion, we dig into whether animals feel grief, the emotions and consciousness of machines and whether the ethical implications of human decisions translate into those of systems bound by silicon. Dr. Thagard’s work and contact information can be found at https://paulthagard.com. The Unlatched Mind Podcast is a long-form discussion on topics including neuroscience, morality, behavioral science, religion, and artificial intelligence.  Host Vinny Vallarine introduces listeners to guests and experts on these, and other topics of interest.  You can find all episodes at https://unlatchedmind.com. The intro and outro music for this episode was recorded with live drums over a drum-less track from www.seanlang.com.  If you’re a drummer, I highly recommend checking out Sean’s drum-less tracks!

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Gregg Henriques about the definition of Truth in today’s world.  Dr. Henriques, the author of A New Unified Theory of Psychology, directs the Combined Clinical and School Psychology Doctoral Program at James Madison University.  Dr. Henriques is a licensed clinical psychologist and has developed a new meta-theoretical system for psychology which has been leveraged in many professional journals and serves as a foundation to address current theoretical and philosophical difficulties within the domain of psychology. Dr. Henriques’ work and contact information can be found at https://www.gregghenriques.com. The Unlatched Mind Podcast is a long-form discussion on topics including neuroscience, morality, behavioral science, religion, and artificial intelligence.  Host Vinny Vallarine introduces listeners to guests and experts on these, and other topics of interest.  You can find all episodes at https://unlatchedmind.com. The intro and outro music for this episode was recorded with live drums over a drum-less track from www.seanlang.com.  If you’re a drummer, I highly recommend checking out Sean’s drum-less tracks!