Two guys fascinated by the brain, that’s how this podcast came to be. When we dove into the realm of neuroscience, we found many researchers trying to uncover the secrets hidden in this mysterious organ. In this 5-episode podcast series, we take you on a scientific journey, past neurons screaming for attention, threats to our mental realm, and ideas that could shift our opinions about ourselves.
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Florian Bohr Podcasts
Generations after an unknown cataclysm forces humanity underground, Earth’s last survivors struggle to live on in the face of pessimism, totalitarianism and boredom. The Community is a science-fiction dark comedy which asks: how much must we sacrifice in the name of survival? When does it stop being worth it? Does anything really matter? It's also quite funny. Written and directed by Gael van den Bossche. Production and sound design by Florian Bohr. Cover art by Tspoon https://99designs.co.u ...
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The Leader solves one of The Community's biggest problems via sustainable means. Three heroes fight over the opportunity to save The Community. Written & directed by Gael van den Bossche. Production & sound design by Florian Bohr. Cast: Charlotte Bloomsbury Christie Peto David Fenne Georgie Jones Michael Parker Peter Rugman Philippa Carson Ross Vir…
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A teacher resists the Leader's attempts to make the school curriculum more truthful. A songwriter struggles to write a powerful anthem for The Community. Written & directed by Gael van den Bossche. Production & sound design by Florian Bohr. Cast: Charlotte Bloomsbury Christie Peto David Fenne Georgie Jones Michael Parker Peter Rugman Philippa Carso…
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A reprobate attempts to circumvent The Community's very sensible healthcare guidelines. A new recruit is taught the glory of working in Air Filtration Maintenance. Written & directed by Gael van den Bossche. Production & sound design by Florian Bohr. Cast: Charlotte Bloomsbury Christie Peto David Fenne Georgie Jones Michael Parker Peter Rugman Phil…
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Two miscreants are caught in a delicious plot. Our glorious Leader takes on a petitioner in open debate. Written and directed by Gaël van den Bossche. Production and sound design by Florian Bohr. Cast: Charlotte Bloomsbury Christie Peto David Fenne Georgie Jones Michael Parker Peter Rugman Philippa Carson Ross Virgo William Sebag-Montefiore…
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Generations after an unknown cataclysm forces humanity underground, Earth’s last survivors struggle to live on in the face of pessimism, totalitarianism and boredom.
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At the end of every interview for Matter of the Mind, we asked the same question: what fascinates you about the brain? In this bonus episode, we embedded some of these brain fascinations in music and sound to share them with you! Music: Lee Rosevere – Just Blue Sky Daniel Birch – Looking Out To Sea Lee Rosevere – Taking And Sending Fließgewässer – …
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Our lives are packed with decisions. How do they come to be and how much control do we have over them ourselves? In the final episode of our series, we investigate what neuroscientists can add to this discussion - and how other disciplines respond. Music: Chris Zabriskie - The Dark Glow of the Mountain Lee Rosevere - Vagus Lee Rosevere - Soft Eupho…
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How do we see the world around us? In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of our visual system and find out that vision isn't as straightforward as it seems. Along the way, we see what happens when the process of perception goes wrong. Music: Chris Zabriskie - The Dark Glow of the Mountain Antethic - Breath Craft (Kraizer Keto mix) Lee Rosever…
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Because of advances in the field of neuroimaging, more and more of our brain is brought to light. What could this lead to in the future? As we get lost in the workings of brain scanners, we encounter what could happen when you expose the invisible. Music: Chris Zabriskie - The Dark Glow of the Mountains Podington Bear - Loll Lee Rosevere and Daniel…
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Few people get to a life where interaction with the outside world is close to impossible. But for those that do, the impact is enormous. In this episode, we talk to researchers that are trying to restore their ability to communicate. Music: Chris Zabriskie - The Dark Glow of the Mountains Chris Zabriskie - Take Off and Shoot a Zero Fog Lake - Fadin…
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How does our brain change? Can it simply rewire itself? In a story past amputees and our critical period, we uncover the brain's seemingly endless possibilities – and, at last, its limits. Music: Chris Zabriskie - The Dark Glow of the Mountains Chris Zabriskie - The House Glows (With Almost No Help) bolus - comacentre Chris Zabriskie - The Theatric…
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Two guys fascinated by the brain, that’s how this podcast came to be. When we dove into the realm of neuroscience, we found many researchers trying to uncover the secrets hidden in this mysterious organ. In this 5-episode podcast series, we take you on a scientific journey, past neurons screaming for attention, threats to our mental realm, and idea…
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continue reading