Mind everywhere
Preferences, decisions, goals. When you hear these words, you probably think of humans. Or, if not humans then maybe charismatic animals—you know, great apes, certain species of birds, maybe dogs. In ...
21 Juli 20211h 2min
Changing cultures, changing minds?
Public opinion can sometimes shift dramatically over time. Beliefs that were widely held a few decades ago may now seem antiquated or even repugnant. But what's driving these shifts? Is it individual ...
7 Juli 202143min
The scents of language
You've no doubt heard that—as humans—our sense of smell is, well, kind of pathetic. The idea goes all the way back to Aristotle, that we have advanced senses—especially sight and hearing—and then lowl...
23 Juni 20211h 14min
Is speciesism in our nature?
Let's say you're out on the open sea, having a leisurely sail, when you suddenly encounter not one but two sinking boats. One is a boat with two dogs in it; the other is a boat with a single human in ...
9 Juni 202131min
The puzzle of piloerection
Welcome back folks! We've got an audio essay for you this week. It touches on art, music, the skin, the spine, individual differences, vestigial responses, tiny muscles. There's even some Darwin throw...
26 Maj 202113min
Cultures of the deep
Whales and dolphins are, without a doubt, some of the most charismatic, enigmatic creatures around. Part of what draws us to them is that—different as our worlds are from theirs, different as our bod...
12 Maj 20211h 16min
Why some see spirits
Have you ever seen what seemed to be a spirit? Or heard a voice from an unseen source? Or maybe just sensed a presence and found yourself with goosebumps all over? These kinds of experiences can be in...
28 Apr 20211h 3min
The story of numerals
Greetings, all! It's been a minute, but we're back, we're refreshed, and we're buzzing with excitement about the next few months of Many Minds. This episode we're talking about one of humanity's most ...
14 Apr 20211h 16min
