logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2023
40m 43s

Ep5 "How is your brain like a team of ri...

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

Would you kill one person to save the lives of five others? Why do you find yourself on the horns of a dilemma when someone offers you a chocolate cake? How can you believe different things at once? Find out what's running under the hood in this first episode of a three-parter about our decision making -- and how a little knowledge of neuroscience can allow us to make better decisions.

Up next
Jul 6
Ep161 "What Do Ancient Brains and Future AIs Have in Common?" with Read Montague
What do honeybee brains have in common with human brains -- and with the AI that beat the world's best Go player? What simple algorithm has been hiding inside brains for 100s of millions of years? When babies throw food from a high chair again and again, are they being mischievou ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 29
Ep160 "Do You Really Have a Self?" with Sam Harris
re you the author of your thoughts or just their witness? Do we simply watch our thoughts like we watch unfolding dream plots? What if the most familiar thing you experience — yourself — isn’t really there? If that’s the case, why does the experience of the self feel so solid tha ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 22
Ep159 "If Your Brain Changed Slightly, Would You Still Be You?" with Masud Husain
Could a tiny injury to your brain change your personality? If your friends didn’t know something had happened in your brain, would they just think you're choosing to act strangely? What if the self is nothing but a fragile coalition of neural processes? Join Eagleman today with M ... Show More
1h 12m
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2019
274 - How Do Your Emotions Affect Your Moral Compass?
Would you sacrifice one person to save five? What if you had to cause harm with your own hands? Your answer may depend on the emotions you're feeling. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/emotions-morals | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips s ... Show More
14m 22s
May 2024
Are You a Recovering Intellectual?
If you've ever wondered why the smartest people in the room can do the dumbest things (and especially if you think you might be one of those people :-), this week's episode explores the double-edged sword of the intellect and how to wield it wisely in the world! 
9m 11s
Nov 2021
Making big decisions
Career, family, relationships - how do we think about big decisions and in turn how do they shape our lives? And what makes a 'good decision?' On All in the Mind this week, we hear from three people who have faced big life decisions and an expert who researches life's choices and ... Show More
29m 7s
Aug 2024
Living life as the man with three brains (with apologies to Dr Hfuhruhurr)
Each of us has three separate brains inside us. Sometimes they work together. Sometimes they really don’t, and you find yourself in situations where an impulsive or emotional choice has left you with a less-than-desirable outcome. The good news is - you can do something about it. ... Show More
21m 16s
Apr 2018
25. How to Make Decisions
On this episode, we take another look at the real reason why, when presented with two or more choices, we often get paralyzed, unable to make a decision. From the questions you need to ask yourself to help you make a decision, to how to deal with the doubt, fear and regret, you’l ... Show More
27m 28s
Jun 2023
Don't believe everything you overthink
Your thinking is the beginning and end of your suffering. This episode will give you answers to questions you've had your entire life. We can only feel what we think, how is that possible? What is the core of overthinking? This episode will take you on a journey of discovery of t ... Show More
7m 14s
Apr 2021
Champagne Thought of The Day: Who Could You Become if You Trusted Yourself?
In today's episode, we're talking about letting go of the opinions of others and leading our intuition lead us. If you're struggling with making a decision in your life, this episode is for you. 
4m 13s
Sep 2019
How to Pick Between Two Passions or Opportunities
<p>Are you multi-passionate? Having a hard time choosing between 2+ options or passions? In this episode, Jordan gives a 5 step framework to help you confidently make a the choice that’s best for you!    For even more, sign up for the free training here:  <a href="http://bit.ly/g ... Show More
28m 48s
Sep 2020
Episode 1: Visualize where you want to be
In this episode we will talk about how a persons mindset and actions affect their life choices, and how you can be better than that. 
5m 8s