#66: Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds with Shane O'Mara

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04/09/2023 27 min Episodio 66
#66: Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds with Shane O'Mara

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Shane O'Mara is a Professor of Experimental Brain Research in Trinity College Dublin, and am a Principal Investigator in, and currently the Director of, the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience and a member of the academic staff of the School of Psychology.I had the please of discussing with him, his latest book titled: Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our WorldsSome of the topics discussed includes:How our memories influence our conversations and the importance of group conversationsWhat happens when our mind wonders?The role of conversations in shaping societiesThe potential for conversation to build a better future and how it can contribute to positive social and societal change.The Book and Audiobook: Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds is out now.You can also find out more about Shane via his instagram https://www.instagram.com/shanewriteror his substack https://brainpizza.substack.com/

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