"You heretics!" That's probably what you'd say if we told you that sexual pleasure gave birth to religion. Sex and god? They're like oil and water, non-overlapping magisteria. But in a bold new book called "Sex, God, and the Brain," researcher and physician Andrew Newberg shows that the underlying biological mechanisms of spiritual and sexual experiences ar ... Show More
Nov 9
Why Are AI Builders the Biggest Doomers?
Kevin Roose spent years inside the biggest AI labs for The AGI Chronicles, and what he found is stranger than the headlines: the people most afraid of artificial intelligence are the ones building it, and the finish line keeps moving. Then, Gary Rivlin shares ideas from AI Valley ... Show More
24m 50s
Nov 6
Game Theory Explains the Weird Things You Do
People do puzzling things. We buy things to impress strangers, give to charities without checking whether they work, and dig in during negotiations even when a deal would help everyone. Game theory suggests there's a logic underneath all of it. In their 2022 book, Hidden Games, M ... Show More
25m 4s
Dec 2021
Episode 2: Neuroscience of Sexy Times
Sex is a complex but inescapable part of our lives. Lots of people do it every day, it affects our advertisements, our clothing, even our interactions with other people. But have you ever wondered what's happening in your brain during sex? Tune in to learn a little bit about the ... Show More
14m 14s
Nov 2024
The Science Of Spiritual Experiences: How To Rewire Your Brain For More Happiness & Purpose
<p>In today’s episode, you’re going to learn about the powerful connection between neuroscience and religious experiences.</p><p>Renowned medical doctor and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg, MD is here on the podcast today, and you’re going to be amazed at what he shares.</p><p> ... Show More
1h 6m