Q&A with Nicholas Epley Part 2: Ourselves & Our Technology
In Part 2 of our interview with Nicholas Epley, we explore his work on presence of mind–how we perceive and relate to the minds of other people and objects.
Culture
Lucy in the Mind of Lennon: An Empirical Analysis of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
In his recent book, Lucy in the Mind of Lennon, Psychologist Tim Kasser utilizes the methods of psychological science to explore John Lennon’s life through one of Lennon’s most famous and controversial songs: Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds.
Could It Be Her Voice? Why Scarlett Johansson’s Voice Makes Samantha Seem Human
Just moments into the conversation, Theodore expresses amazement: “You seem like a person – but you’re just a voice in a computer.”
An Olympic State of Mind: Q&A with US Olympic Team Sports Psychologist Karen Cogan
Olympic athletes are masters of preparation. Most of us are aware of the years of physical training the athletes endure to compete at the highest level. But there’s a significant mental aspect to their preparation as well.
Art: A Tail or a Song?
In his new book, The Aesthetic Brain, Anjan Chatterjee utilizes neuroscience and evolutionary psychology to explore three critical questions in the field of aesthetics: What is beauty? What is pleasure? What is art?