From movie plots to ad campaigns to viral videos, if they feature twins, they grab our attention every time. But it’s not only the general public who are fascinated with twins. Over many decades, twins have garnered attention from psychologists and other researchers because of what they can tell us about how our genes and environment interact to make us who ... Show More
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How children learn culture — and create it, with Dorsa Amir, PhD
Which aspects of human cognition are universal and which are shaped by the culture we grow up in? Dorsa Amir, PhD, director of the Mind & Culture Lab at Duke University, talks about how children learn cultural norms around things like sharing, risk-taking and cooperation; what sh ... Show More
42m 47s
May 29
Introducing: Call to Mind
Today, we're sharing an episode of another podcast we think you'll enjoy: Call to Mind, from American Public Media. Call to Mind is American Public Media's initiative to foster new conversations about mental health. This episode, The Strain of Stress, looks at the many pressures ... Show More
53m 1s
May 27
How to feel more loved, with Harry Reis, PhD
Even in our closest relationships, we can sometimes feel misunderstood and disconnected. Relationship researcher Harry Reis, PhD, coauthor of How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most, talks about the difference between being loved and feeling lo ... Show More
29m 24s
Mar 2022
The Twin Episode with Dr. Nancy Segal
<p>Kate and Oliver are joined by Dr. Nancy Segal, a psychologist and Director of the Twin Studies Center at California State University, Fullerton for a fascinating conversation about all things twins. They discuss the science behind twins, nature vs. nurture, stories of twins wh ... Show More
1h 13m
Dec 2018
The Biggest Question: Nature, Nurture or Both?
Does our genetic code matter more than our environments? Join CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta as he wrestles with the age-old nature-nurture debate. First, Sanjay brushes up on genetics 101 with Dr. Ruth Tennen. Then, he discusses what studying twins can teach ... Show More
31m 21s
Dec 2016
62: Love, Power, Morality, and Awe
Dr. Dachner Keltner is the founding director of the Greater Good Science center, as well as a professor of psychology at the University of California Berkeley, so he’s in a special place to discuss some incredibly interesting positive psychological topics like love, awe, teasing, ... Show More
36m 13s
Oct 2019
TWiN 1: The ultimate challenge
The synaptics launch the first episode of TWiN by revealing their training, research interests, and goals for the podcast. Hosts: Ori Lieberman, Erin Calipari, Jason Shepherd, and Vincent Racaniello Become a patron of TWiN! Links for this episode Lieberman lab Calipari lab Shephe ... Show More
43m 51s