All In The Mind is ABC RN's weekly podcast looking into the mental universe, the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligenc...
"Scarier than killer robots": why your brain isn't ready for AI
The AI revolution is coming. Your mind isn't ready for it.Cognitive neuroscientist Joel Pearson walks us through the many ways artificial intelligence is messing — and will mess — with our psychology.From falling in love with AI to unforgettable deep fakes, we dive into an uncertain future and what you can do to prepare for it.This episode was first broadcast in April 2024.If you'd like to hear more from Joel, he featured on our episode about intuition called When to trust your gut instinct, and when to ignore it.
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What influences your inner voice?
That voice inside your head - where does it come from? We bring back a topic that was one of our most popular for a long awaited part two. Today, what shapes your internal chatter.This episode was first released in March 2024.Our original episode on chatter is called Controlling the chatter in your head, if you liked this episode you'll love that one!
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Inside a sociopath's mind: "I'm capable of almost anything"
Patric Gagne is a sociopath, but she doesn’t fit the stereotype.From a violent kid, to a PhD and author - we track the unusual story of a sociopath who learned to be 'good'.Plus, there's been some controversy and questions about the veracity of her PhD - so, we fact checked it.This episode was first released in May 2024.Need something to listen to next? Check out our episode Why heartbreak hurts so bad.
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The skills supercommunicators use (and how you can learn them)
What do working for the CIA, navigating hot button topics and talking to teenagers all have in common? They're all situations that supercommunicators excel at.Today, we explore how you can become a supercommunicator too. This episode was first broadcast in February 2024. Why not check out Introversion vs Extroversion. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love that one too.
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The design tricks brands use to get you to buy
What influences your shopping behaviour? Well, it's likely a mix of what you need, what's presented to you in store and probably some neuromarketing (which we've covered on our program before).But what about the role of product designers? Today, we get into the psychology of design and the battle designers face balancing innovation with our human need for the familiar. And given all the ways design can manipulate us into wanting something, what role will AI play in the future of design?Extra information:The Psychology Behind Design: A Marketing PerspectiveSee the Yamaha Silent Violin
All In The Mind is ABC RN's weekly podcast looking into the mental universe, the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.
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