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Reason with Science

Jitender Kumar

56 episodes

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Welcome to "Reason with Science", the podcast that explores the intersection of reason and science in our everyday lives. Billions of years of evolution led to a species which is asking questions about its own existence. This quest of humans is not possible without science. As we navigate an increasingly complex world, it's more important than ever to approach issues with a clear and evidence-based understanding. In this podcast, we'll dive into the latest research, explore fascinating topics, and interview experts in their respective fields to help us make sense of the world around us.

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Genetics and the Brain with Kevin Mitchell | Reason with Science | Evolution | Neuroscience

Reason with Science

1 hour 26 minutes 33 seconds

8 months ago

Genetics and the Brain with Kevin Mitchell | Reason with Science | Evolution | Neuroscience

This episode is with Kevin Mitchell. He is an associate professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin, where he investigates how genetic variations influence neural wiring, cognition, and conditions like autism and schizophrenia. Kevin is also the author of Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are and Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will. Here, we discuss the laws of biology and the nature of free will. Kevin also shares insights on agency as a defining feature of life, the meaning of self, and the evolution of perception.

Guests info:

Website: https://www.kjmitchell.com/

X: https://x.com/WiringTheBrain

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:55 Biology vs. Chemistry and Physics

00:04:02 Reductionism in Science

00:16:09 Emergence and Evolution

00:26:59 Free Will Discussion

00:41:42 Cognition and System Irreducibility

00:44:03 Genetics and Psychological Predispositions

00:55:17 Complexity of Interactions

01:04:39 Engineering Free Will

01:07:38 Social Impacts of Free Will

01:11:53 Long-term Free Will and Decisions