Science of Perception Box Podcast
1) Psychedelics and the Placebo Effect with Dr. Boris Heifets
Can psychedelics under anesthesia heal trauma? What is the latest research around ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin? That’s part of what we explore this week on Science of Perception Box. Stanford anesth...Show More
2) Is Time Real? How Your Brain Perceives the Past with Dr. Lila Davachi
Ever wonder why time seems to fly or crawl? From ancient philosophers to modern neuroscientists, the nature of time has captivated human curiosity. This week on Science of Perception Box, we investiga...Show More
3) Why Your Brain Needs Awe and Wonder with Dr. Dacher Keltner
When was the last time you felt absolutely mesmerized by something beautiful? Whether it’s seeing a breathtaking vista, losing yourself in a piece of music, or being in a crowd cheering for the same t...Show More
4) Cultivating More Childhood Wonder with Dr. Alison Gopnik
How can parents embrace science in order to give their children the best possible environment to thrive in? Cognitive development expert Dr. Alison Gopnik joins us to discuss how navigating challenges...Show More
5) Why Did We Evolve to Feel Romantic Love? with Dr. Helen Fisher
We long for love. We die for love. We kill for love. But why do we love? Cohosts Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christoph Koch ask this question to Helen Fisher, PhD. who dedicated her career to researchi...Show More
6) How Does Our Cultural Identity Influence Us? with Dr. Daphna Oyserman
Our cultural lenses can expand our Perception Box or contract it, keeping us closed off to new opportunities. So how do we become aware of the personal influences that shape our perceptions? In this e...Show More
7) A Case of Mistaken Identity with Dr. Dan Siegel
What is the mind? Does the mind exist only in your own Perception Box, or is there a greater connection of consciousness? In this episode of Science of Perception Box, cohosts Dr. Heather Berlin and D...Show More
8) How Food Affects Your Mind with Michael Pollan
Humans have a symbiotic relationship with plants. Plants coevolved to suit our desires for nourishment, beauty, and altering consciousness. Journalist Michael Pollan has investigated the human connect...Show More
9) How Curiosity Quiets Anxiety with Dr. Judson Brewer
Anxiety can make us feel like we’re trapped in our brain. So how do we open the door and gain freedom? This week in our inaugural episode, Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch invite Dr. Judson Br...Show More
10) Introducing: Science of Perception Box
Join renowned scientists Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch on the Science of Perception Box, where they delve into the Perception Box—a powerful metaphor created by Elizabeth R. Koch, that reve...Show More