Mind Matters
On the Mind Matters podcast, Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence considers the implications and misconceptions, the opportunities and limitations, and the applications and challenges presented by intelligent agents and their algorithms. Episode notes and archives available at mindmatters.ai/podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 212
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Caring for the Deeply Forgetful: An Interview with Dr. Stephen Post
How can we best compassionately relate to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease? Is there more to the mind than just the brain? On this episode of Mind Matters News, neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor…
01:15:33 |
Thu 25 Jul 2024
Robert Marks & Zoltan Istvan Debate AI and Transhumanism
Are we on the verge of an era of incalculable human progress because of the power of AI, or are we threatened with being made obsolete and perhaps extinguished in an age of intelligent machines? In t…
01:05:03 |
Thu 18 Jul 2024
Exploring Personal Identity: More from Dr. Jonathan Loose
In this episode of Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge continue their discussion with Dr. Jonathan J. Loose, author of the chapter “The Simple Theory of Personal Identity and th…
00:31:18 |
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Dr. Jonathan Loose on Personal Identity and the Life Scientific
In this episode of Mind Matters News, co-hosts Robert J Marks and Angus Menuge interview Dr. Jonathan Loose, another featured author included in the recent volume Minding the Brain. The book delves i…
00:48:32 |
Thu 04 Jul 2024
Trail Life: An Antidote for Digital Addiction in Boys
Are there any trusted organizations today that can help boys avoid the pitfalls of digital technologies while encouraging them to develop positive character traits? On this double episode from the ar…
01:04:02 |
Thu 27 Jun 2024
A Case for the Relational Person: More From Dr. Eric Jones
In this episode, Dr. Eric Jones, a professor of psychology at Regent University, concludes his discussion of the concept of the relational person and its implications for psychology. He explains that…
00:30:41 |
Thu 20 Jun 2024
The Atomistic vs. Relational Model of Personhood
In this episode, host Robert J. Marks and guest Dr. Eric Jones continue to discuss the concept of the relational person and its implications for psychology research. They explore two competing models…
00:37:58 |
Thu 13 Jun 2024
The Relational Person: Challenging the Dominant Model in Psychology
On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks interviews Dr. Eric Jones, a professor of psychology at Regent University, about the concept of the relational person. Jones contributed a c…
00:29:51 |
Thu 06 Jun 2024
The Limits and Possibilities of Artificial Intelligence
In this panel discussion from the COSM technology conference, the panelists address the limits and possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI). George Montañez, an Assistant Professor of Computer S…
00:44:12 |
Thu 30 May 2024
Bruce Gordon: Idealism, Quantum Mechanics, and the Fundamentality of Mind
Does quantum mechanics, properly understood, point to the fundamentality of mind in the universe? In this episode, Michael Egnor concludes a conversation with philosopher of physics Bruce Gordon abou…
00:26:16 |
Thu 23 May 2024
Mind Over Matter: Dualism vs. Idealism
On this episode, host Dr. Michael Egnor continues his conversation with Dr. Bruce Gordon about a chapter he wrote in the recent volume Minding the Brain titled “Mind Over Matter: Idealism Ascendant.”…
00:24:35 |
Thu 16 May 2024
Mind Over Matter: The Case for Idealism
On this episode, host Dr. Michael Egnor begins a conversation with Dr. Bruce Gordon about a chapter he wrote in the recent volume Minding the Brain titled “Mind Over Matter: Idealism Ascendant.” Dr. …
00:25:33 |
Thu 09 May 2024
From Math to Mind: Uncovering the Immaterial Nature of Reality
If mathematical objects are immaterial, does that mean aspects of human beings are too? On this episode, host Pat Flynn concludes his three-part discussion with Dr. Selmer Bringsjord about his provoc…
00:45:05 |
Thu 02 May 2024
Talk More, Tech Less: Digital Wellness Tips From Dawn Wible
On this episode, host Robert J. Marks welcomes Dawn Wible, founder of the digital wellness organization Talk More. Tech Less., to discuss the impact of digital media on mental health and well-being. …
01:01:47 |
Thu 25 Apr 2024
The Non-Physical Nature of Being: More with Dr. Selmer Bringsjord
On this episode, host Pat Flynn continues his conversation with Dr. Selmer Bringsjord about his chapter in the recent volume Minding the Brain, titled “Mathematical Objects Are Non-Physical, so We Ar…
00:28:56 |
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Exploring the Immaterial: A Conversation with Dr. Selmer Bringsjord
On this episode, host Pat Flynn is joined by Dr. Selmer Bringsjord, author of a fascinating and provocative chapter in the recent volume Minding the Brain. Dr. Bringsjord argues for the immateriality…
00:26:13 |
Thu 11 Apr 2024
Is Methodological Naturalism Necessary for Scientific Progress?
In this episode, hosts Angus Menuge and Robert J. Marks conclude their three-part discussion with Dr. Robert Larmer about his chapter on methodological naturalism in the recent volume Minding the Bra…
00:20:58 |
Thu 04 Apr 2024
The State of Innovation and the Impact of AI
In this episode, host Robert J. Marks discusses the state of innovation and the impact of AI with guest Jeffrey Funk, author of the book Technology Change and the Rise of New Industries. They discuss…
01:26:06 |
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Consciousness and Agency: A Critique of Methodological Naturalism
In this episode, host Angus Menuge continues a discussion with Dr. Robert Larmer about his chapter on methodological naturalism in the recent volume Minding the Brain. In this segment of the conversa…
00:20:19 |
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Methodological Naturalism: Neutral Principle or Self-Refuting Philosophy?
In this episode, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge interview Dr. Robert Larmer about his chapter on methodological naturalism in the recently published volume Minding the Brain. Larmer explains …
00:15:47 |
Thu 14 Mar 2024
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