Channel N

Free Will and Neurons

Monday, February 20th, 2012

A fascinating neuroscience talk about observations made during single cell recordings during neurosurgery, how the brain processes conscious representation, and free will.

Developing Learning

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

A developmental psychologist and philosopher discusses links between innate knowledge and connectionism.

Acting and Cognitive Science

Monday, November 29th, 2010

How cognitive science may impact the art of acting.

Are Harmless Moral Violations Funny?

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Psychological research into humour finds that the combination of minor moral violations with benign consequences, can be a recipe for laughter.

Does Pursuing Happiness Cause Misery?

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Debate on the pursuit of happiness: internal or external? Pleasure or satisfaction? Experts in diverse fields discuss issues.

Ethical Fashion Blogging

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Issues of disclosure, accepting products and gifts from companies, advertising standards and more in this thoughtful panel discussion of what makes an ethical blogger and why it matters.

Math, Madness, and Norms: Mind the Difference

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Winner of the Mind the Difference video contest, this art film remixes math philosophy, music, and time to comment on social convention and madness.

Neurotalk

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Big issues in neuroethics.

Human

Friday, November 20th, 2009

The nature of mind, and what it means to be human.

What is Human?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

A star-studded panel discusses what it means to be human.

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