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Welcome to The Neuromantics – a monthly podcast for writers, psychologists, neuroscientists, poets, philosophers, comedians, musicians, and anyone interested in the exchange of ideas. The idea: a free-ranging conversation between Professor Sophie Scott (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/icn/people/sophie-scott and @sophiescott) of the Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL and Will Eaves about the brain, the mind, language, gesture, and communication as a fundamental property of science, literature and the arts. The format: roughly 30 mins of chat with musical stings in the punning style of the podcast title by Michael Caines. Sophie shares a bit of research. Will brings along a poem, story, speech, or essay. There will be guests in the future. There will be events.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Neuroscience • Literature • Art • Human communication • Poems and stories • Psychological research • Brain processes • Cognitive and emotional development • Experiments and studies • Philosophical inquiries"The Neuromantics" is a monthly podcast that serves as a confluence of science and literature, engaging audiences interested in the exchange of ideas across disciplines. Hosted by Professor Sophie Scott and Will Eaves, the podcast delves into topics that range from neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science to poetry, stories, and philosophical discourse. Each episode typically revolves around a theme of human cognition, using scientific research papers alongside literary works to spark conversations that reveal surprising correspondences between the two fields.
The podcast explores a wide array of subjects including the neuromuscular mechanisms underlying music and laughter, the effects of reading on brain function, and the peculiarities of visual and spatial recognition. It frequently examines how humans process emotions and memories, employing psychological concepts to understand the human experience and its expression through literature. Particular emphasis is placed on how humans perceive, remember, and communicate, with episodes discussing the intricacies of things like memory formation, metaphorical thinking, and the social dynamics of humor.
Recurring themes across the episodes include the idea of cognitive processes as fundamental components of both scientific investigation and literary creation. Discussions often traverse the realms of psychology and the arts, highlighting how our understanding of the mind can influence storytelling or poetry, and vice versa.
Listeners who find themselves at the intersection of scientific curiosity and literary appreciation are likely to encounter thought-provoking dialogues that challenge traditional views, offering new perspectives on the human condition through the lens of multi-disciplinary research. With a format centered on conversation and collaboration, "The Neuromantics" integrates diverse topics to expand our understanding of communication as both an art and a science.
