Intriguing Topics from the Social Sciences
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Intriguing Topics from the Social Sciences
Join me in exploring a collection of fascinating themes drawn from cognitive, psychological and linguistic sciences. Each week considers a different intriguing topic. On The Spectrum – The neuro-atypical minds of those with autism and other forms of neurodiversity. Ape Intelligence – The intellectual capacities of chimpanzees and bonobos who have been reared with human guidance. What Happens When We Sleep? – Why we need sleep and what happens in our brains as we cycle through sleep periods. The Social And Cognitive Effects Of Tech – How our brains, thinking, emotions and sociability are impacted by the use of screens, social media and AI.