The Life Of The Mind by Steven Pinker

Rationality Under Threat: Steven Pinker On Academic Freedom at Dissident Dialogues

I spoke on Human Rationality and Academic Freedom at the Dissident Dialogues event in New York this year. Drawing from my book, Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scar

Enlightenment Now (S1 EP20)

In his latest and last episode of the series, Steven Pinker discusses his magisterial book, Enlightenment Now. According to Steven, humanism, reason, and science—the thr

The History of Violence: From the Stone Age to the Present Day (S1 EP19)

On the latest episode of ‘The Life Of The Mind’, Steven walks you through the evolution of violence and how its trajectory has changed over the past two millennia.  Stev

Why Do We Deny The Existence of Human Nature? (S1 EP18)

On the latest episode of ‘The Life Of The Mind’, Steven discusses his most controversial book, The Blank Slate, the fabric of which is human nature's moral, political and

Nature Vs. Nurture: What’s more impactful (S1 EP17)

Since the Ancient Greeks discussed the origins of personality traits, the great debate of Nature vs. Nurture has been at the forefront of psychological debate.  In this

What Makes Music So Universal? (S1 EP16)

Steven Pinker explains the incredible role of music in cultures around the world in his latest episode, providing substantial evidence to say that music is the labyrinth

What Evolution Reveals About Human Behavior (S1 EP15)

Needless to say that evolution is responsible for all of our physical and psychological characteristics.  In this episode, Steven delves into evolutionary psychology, the

Why We All Fall Victim to Bystander Apathy (S1 EP14)

In the latest episode of ‘The Life Of The Mind’, Steven Pinker delves into the mind of a bystander and explains the social-psychological theory of bystander apathy, a phe

The Eight Levels of Charitable Giving (S1 EP13)

With an interesting look into charity and generosity as a whole, Steven Pinker refers to Moses Maimonedes’s theory on the eight rungs of generosity in this new episode. 

Common knowledge and Its role in one’s life (S1 EP12)

In ‘Common Knowledge’ - Steven Pinker’s observation on the mechanics of subconscious human communication, he deciphers the way humans navigate situation and circumstance

DO INNUENDOS HELP PRESERVE RELATIONSHIPS? (S1 EP11)

In ‘Do Innuendos Help Preserve Relationships?’ - Steven Pinker’s latest venture into the mechanisms of the human tongue and its power, he observes the necessity for fluid

How Language Influences Your Brain (S1 EP10)

In episode Ten, the viewers will hear about the main components of language, and how varying tonalities come together to create meaningful communication between people de

Learn How to Use Grammar Correctly (S1 EP9)

In episode nine, Steven Pinker takes us on a journey through grammar enlightening us on how the algorithms and neural structures of the brain shape the rules of language.

Language and Meaning: Let’s Discuss (S1 EP8)

In episode eight, Steven Pinker goes on to explore the essence of language and elaborates on how meaning is generated through language. 

The Magic Of Words (S1 EP7)

In episode six, Steven Pinker explains the impact and influence of language while also introducing our audience to the psychological phenomenon of word magic.

The Best Time To Learn Something - And It's NOT When You Think (S1 EP6)

In episode six, Steven Pinker discusses the critical periods in life that accelerate growth and learning, delving into the findings of why children and teenagers grasp th

How Does The Brain Develop Language? S1 EP5

In episode five, Steven Pinker shares his expertise on how the brain develops language while shedding light on how children, in particular, acquire language at a young ag

The Mind’s Eye (S1 EP4)

In episode four, Steven Pinker explains how human vision works. He elaborates on the concept of human visual attention and its limitations, including the laws of optics a

Inner Workings of The Human Mind (S1 EP3)

In episode three, Steven Pinker delves into the concept of mental imagery and explains how this phenomenon appears in one's mind.

How The Brain Makes Sense Of The Auditory World (S1 EP2)

In episode two, Pinker weighs in on how the brain makes sense of the auditory world, the physics of sound and much more.