Science of Perception Box

The Hidden Rules Holding Society Together: Steven Pinker on Common Knowledge

Why do we speak in euphemisms instead of saying exactly what we mean? Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christoph Koch sat down with cognitive scientist and bestselling author S

Your Brain Lies to You (And That's a Good Thing): Anil Seth on Consciousness

What if everything you see, hear, and feel isn't real? What if it's just your brain's best prediction of what's real? Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch sat down wi

Overcoming the Victim Mindset with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman

Psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman explores the difference between victimhood and victim mindset, explaining why learned helplessness is actually our default state, and

Your Body’s Operating Manual: Andrew Huberman on the Mind-Body Connection

Even though our experiences are shaped by unconscious patterns and bodily sensations, we have the agency to actively transform them simply by staying present and aware. D

Stop Trying to Fix People: Mel Robbins on the Power of Letting Go

How much of your energy is focused on trying to  change people who aren't ready to change? Best-selling author and podcast host Mel Robbins joins Dr. Heather Berlin and D

How Much Risk Should Kids Take?

Dr. Camilo Ortiz, clinical psychologist and creator of Independence Therapy, joins hosts Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch to unpack why the instinct in modern par

Science of Perception Box is Back with a New Season

Why do two people witness the same event and walk away with entirely different experiences of what happened? Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch return for Season 2

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 P

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 o

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

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 dis

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 ded

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 sh

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, co

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

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. Chri

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 groundbreaking concept deve