"Will you perceive the event that kills you?"
How far in the past do you live? Why are live television shows not actually live? What does any of this have to do with nuclear bombs, car accidents, ...
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
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Neuroscientist and author David Eagleman discusses how our brain interprets the world and what that means for us. Through storytelling, research, interviews, and experiments, David Eagleman tackles wild questions that illuminate new facets of our lives and our realities.
"Can we create new senses for humans?"
Can a blind person come to see through her tongue? What would it be like to smell with the nose of a dog? How can we perceive streams of information t...
"What does dreaming have to do with the rotation of the planet?"
Why are some of the best musicians blind? Can blind people learn how to echolocate, like a bat? What do your nightly dreams have to do with the rotati...
"Why is it so hard to spot a counterfeit bill?"
What do charlatans have to understand about human perception? Why are you so bad at recognizing a real penny among fakes? What did Eagleman have to do...
"What does eating that cookie have to do with the hero of the Trojan war?"
We all have goals, and we all face temptations that get in the way. So what's happening in the brain when we act in a manner that isn't in accordance ...
How does your brain decide what to buy?
What’s happening when you stand in the supermarket aisle and stare at the shelf full of options? It may not look like there’s much going on from the o...
"Is AI truly intelligent? How would we know if it got there?"
Modern AI is blowing everyone’s mind. But is it intelligent like humans, or is it just playing impressive statistical games? Could AI reach or exceed ...
"What will AI mean for artists?"
Will writers, artists, and musicians find themselves unemployed by AI? What are the new capabilities we’re seeing and what does it all mean for human ...
"How is your brain like a team of rivals?"
Would you kill one person to save the lives of five others? Why do you find yourself on the horns of a dilemma when someone offers you a chocolate cak...
"Do people experience different realities?"
Do you see blue the same way I do on the inside? Why do some people think the northern lights make noise? Why do you think the low note on the piano i...