Best Synchrony Podcasts (2024)

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50. Birth and the Brain 27:28

7d ago27:28

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In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited I talk with Dr Susana Carmona, Research Scientist at the Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón in Madrid, Spain. We talk about her recent research on how a mother’s brain changes from late pregnancy to the early postpartum published in Nature Neuroscience early this year. Fascinating research…

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Together Somehow pt3: Unfoldings, Thickenings, and Utopian visions 30:39

24d ago30:39

30:39

The conclusion of this series on dancefloors, electronic dance music, and house music examines how dancefloors offer space to imagine differently. The episode looks at how the synchronous movement and entrainment of bodies propels bodies to move closer, creating a sense of “thickening” that moves toward social cohesion. We look at the importance of…

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Together Somehow pt 2: Intimacy, Belonging, and Paradox 42:16

1M ago42:16

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Part two of this three-part series on dancefloors and belonging examines how we experience intimacy and a sense of vague belonging. We look at the complex conflicted feelings of our lives that introduce paradox in a queer approach to analysis that draws upon magical realism. We examine the notion of an intimate public and how our constructions and …

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Episode 11: Vermont's Child Care Employer Tax, Japan's Child Care Policies, and Why Couldn't the Presidential Candidates Just Give a Straight Answer? 28:36

3M ago28:36

28:36

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Child Care Tax Break Breakdown podcast with hosts Greg and Doug! In this episode, they discuss the challenges of finding child care, the impact of child care shortages, and solutions implemented in Vermont and Japan. Support the show and buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taxbreakbreakdown In Vermont, a new $…

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49. Nesting and Neurons 51:49

3M ago51:49

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In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited I talk with Dr Nicolas Renier, the Team Leader of the Laboratory of Structural Plasticity at the Paris Brain Institute. We talk about his work on the neural mechanisms modulating nest building in mice during pregnancy. A fascinating study with amazing neuroscience techniques. We also talk about the value of …

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Together Somehow: Place, Space, and Belonging 31:54

3M ago31:54

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Part one of the three-part series on Together, Somehow explores structures and politics of belonging, cultural tightness and looseness, and understandings of translocal culture. Looking specifically at nightlife and rave scene subculture, we look at how doors are managed and how individuals creates translocal bonds of belonging across different nig…

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Episode 10: $150K to $2M Childcare Tax Credit Proposal – Too Good to Be True? 20:08

3M ago20:08

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On our 10th episode of the Childcare Tax Break Breakdown we discuss a potential new bill introduced at the federal level, the Child Care for American Families Act, H.R. 8540. The bill aims to enhance the Employer Child Care Tax Credit, increasing the general percentage for qualified childcare expenditures to 40%. For small businesses with 500 or fe…

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48. Growing a Social Brain 53:26

3M ago53:26

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In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited I talk with Dr Shir Atzil an Assistant Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.We discuss her recent Perspective in Nature Human Behaviour titled ‘Growing A Social Brain’. A must read! We talk about the importance of a caregiver or caregivers in growing a social brain, what happens when infants are m…

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Episode 9: Are Bigger Childcare Stipends Always Better? Our Research Says No + Upcoming Bills in Pennsylvania and Ohio 24:43

4M ago24:43

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Support our podcast and buy us a coffee (we need it): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taxbreakbreakdown Ever wondered how effective childcare tax credits really are for employers and employees? Join us as we uncover the intricacies of Pennsylvania's House Bill 1958, which offers a 30% tax credit for employers contributing to childcare costs. Doug shar…

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Episode 8: Alabama's HB 358 Tax Breaks, Why Childcare "Surveys" Don't Work, and North Carolina's "National Day Without Childcare" 27:44

4M ago27:44

27:44

As we navigate the heartfelt observances of Mother's Day and the National Day Without Child Care, we uncover the stark realities child care providers face every single day. From the grueling hours and low compensation to the burdensome costs of operations, our latest episode offers an eye-opening discussion on the dire need for systemic support in …

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47. Bonding with Bump: Interoception and Pregnancy 56:45

5M ago56:45

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In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited I talk with Dr Catherine Preston, an Associate Professor at the University of York. We talk about body sensations in pregnancy, trusting your perinatal body, bonding to bump, birth experience, and more.We also talk about the need to focus our research on pregnancy and importance of understanding the connecti…

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Lecture | Leah Krubitzer "Combinatorial Creatures: Cortical Plasticity Within and Across Lifetimes" 1:08:29

5M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Leah Krubitzer | MacArthur Fellow Professor of Psychology | University of California, Davis "Combinatorial Creatures: Cortical Plasticity Within and Across Lifetimes" The neocortex is one of the most distinctive structures of the mammalian brain, yet also one of the most varied in terms of both size and organization. Multiple processes have contrib…

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World Music Drumming Legacies and Visions 44:58

6M ago44:58

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World Music Drumming offers opportunities for teachers to enrich general music curricula through ensemble-centered explorations of diverse musics. This episode with Patty Bourne, director of World Music drumming, explores the legacy of Will Schmid, impacts on teachers, expansions of musical visions, and the future of this curricula. Alongside the v…

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46. A Model of Perinatal Mental Illness 52:11

6M ago52:11

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In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited I talk with Dr Danielle Stolzenberg, an Associate Professor at UC Davis, about the nonhormonal basis of parenting, modelling perinatal mental illness, and the 51 Foundation which she started. We also talk about the need to understand current treatments for perinatal mental illness (particularly SSRIs) and th…

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Episode 7: Moms First / BCG Report on Childcare Benefits ROI & What Does UPS, Steamboat, Etsy, Fast Retailing and Synchrony Offer as Childcare Benefits 34:37

6M ago34:37

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Episode 7: Childcare Tax Credit Programs - A Deep Dive with Greg and Doug Welcome back to the newly renamed Childcare Tax Break Breakdown, where we dissect the latest in childcare tax credits and benefits that employers can leverage. In this episode, we've covered a lot of ground, from state care policies to innovative employer strategies. State Ca…

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American Express’ Monique Herena on embracing change 29:42:00

6M ago29:42:00

29:42:00

Stepping outside of our comfort zones is where growth begins. As Monique Herena, chief colleague experience officer at American Express, puts it, change is both necessary and challenging. She offers practical strategies for helping leaders navigate change, and what to do with leaders who aren't on board. She also shares how American Express has nav…

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Lunch | Ivana Ilic + Jasna Veličković "How Do We Know It's Music? On Musical Capacities of the Electromagnetic Field" 1:14:55

6M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

Ivana Ilic | Music Theory, Emory University Jasna Veličković | Composer and Performer "How Do We Know It's Music? On Musical Capacities of the Electromagnetic Field" What happens when the electromagnetic signal is not only deliberately made audible, but also exploited with a specifically musical aim? In this presentation, I investigate the distinct…

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Lunch | Richard Moore | "Freedom, Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Lessons from Northern Ireland" 1:05:20

6M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Richard Moore | Executive Director, Children in Crossfire "Freedom, Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Lessons from Northern Ireland" Dr. Moore’s talk is part of the CMBC's Spring 2024 sponsored course “Empathy, Theater and Social Change” taught by Dr. Lisa Paulsen and Dr. Brendan Ozawa-de Silva. This lunch talk was Co-sponsored by Emory’s Center for …

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Harvard's Amy Edmondson on failing well 34:01:00

6M ago34:01:00

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Feeling stuck? It might be your fear of failure. Amy Edmondson, Novartis professor of leadership and management at Harvard Business School, joins us to talk about her new book, “The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well”— the 2023 Business Book of the Year. Renowned for her research on psychological safety, Amy talks about failing well, …

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Camden’s Ric Campo & Keith Oden on building a culture of care 35:14:00

7M ago35:14:00

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Ric Campo and Keith Oden, CEO and president, respectively, of Camden Property Trust share their approach to building a company culture centered around care. This philosophy has boosted employee engagement and satisfaction, and contributed to the company's business success. We explore how Camden fosters a caring environment and how they've addressed…

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Episode 6: Missouri, Minnesota and New Mexico Childcare Tax Credits and Grants for Employers 25:39

7M ago25:39

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On this episode of the Tax Break Breakdown, Greg and Doug dive into the tax breaks available in different states, focusing on Missouri and Minnesota. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in accessing these tax incentives, highlighting the importance of staying informed and proactive. Join them as they break down the details of Bill SB 742 …

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Accenture’s Yolanda Friend on how to create inclusive workplaces 23:40:00

7M ago23:40:00

23:40:00

Feeling unseen and unheard at work? You're not alone. But what if your workplace felt like a place where everyone belongs and thrives? Join Yolanda Friend, inclusion & diversity lead at Accenture North America, as she shares powerful insights and actionable steps to create a more inclusive culture. From the importance of mentors and sponsors to the…

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Lecture | Arkarup Banerjee | "Neural Circuits for Vocal Communication: Insights from the Singing Mice." 56:21

7M ago56:21

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Arkarup Banerjee | School of Biological Science / Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, NY "Neural Circuits for Vocal Communication: Insights from the Singing Mice." My long-standing interest is to understand how circuits of interacting neurons give rise to natural, adaptive behaviors. Using vocal communication behavior across rodent species, my lab at CS…

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21. The New Digital Wayfinders 48:03

7M ago48:03

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"Aue, aue... when it's time to find home, we know the way." ⛵️ // For the island nation of Tuvalu, the effects of climate change are more than a warning; they’re an eviction notice. Estimates vary as to when the small chain of coral islands could vanish beneath the waves, but experts agree that Tuvalu may be uninhabitable long before then, promptin…

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Synchrony’s Michael Matthews on vulnerability in leadership 23:12:00

8M ago23:12:00

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Michael Matthews, chief diversity and corporate responsibility officer at Synchrony, talks about the power of vulnerability among leaders, and how it can help build trust and create a more inclusive workplace culture. He shared how leadership is evolving at Synchrony, and what it means to be seen at work. And he opened up about how he built a stron…

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Cadence’s Tina Jones on making leaders accountable & top HR skills 31:56:00

8M ago31:56:00

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Tina Jones, senior VP of global HR at Cadence, walks us through how and why Cadence ties the top 100 leaders’ bonuses to their ability to create and support more equitable teams. She shared what every HR pro can do today to make inclusion groups — or employee resource groups — essential to the business. You’ll also learn what traits and skills she …

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Episode 5: Spreadsheet Secrets: Measuring the True Value of Childcare Benefits on Employee Retention 39:13

8M ago39:13

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In this episode, we discuss the expansion of childcare benefits and the impact of flexible work on turnover. They provide insights on calculating turnover costs and how to calculate the return on investment (ROI) for implementing a childcare benefit program with a real life spreadsheet example that you can download here. The episode highlights the …

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Dignity, Kindness, and Social Identity 50:04

8M ago50:04

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This interview with Dr. Mica Estrada explores her work in researching belonging, social identity, and kindness. Beginning with an exploration of impostor phenomena, we first explore stories about Donna Hicks’s direct experience at being affirmed and welcomed. Returning to Estrada’s research, we examine the impact of Dr. Kellman and the development …

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20. We Were Promised Flying Cars 28:10

8M ago28:10

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Or "Why You’ve Probably Never Heard of Waldo Waterman..." 🛸 // We were promised flying cars. We were told that by the year 2000, cities would float in the clouds, robots would cut our hair, and there’d be a computer in everyone’s pocket. Well, one out of three ain’t bad. The question is, why? Why did we think the future would bring interstate movin…

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Cisco’s Kelly Jones on making hybrid work successful 33:19:00

8M ago33:19:00

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Kelly Jones, chief people officer at Cisco, talks about how the company makes hybrid work successful for all teams -- and how you can do the same. Hear new research on the impact of return-to-office mandates, and the five questions people managers at Cisco ask in every check-in. Plus, she shared the secret to making the Fortune 100 Companies to Wor…

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Episode 4: Childcare Subsidies or Stipends: Taxable or Tax-Free? 40:56

9M ago40:56

40:56

Celebrate with us as we hit a podcast subscriber milestone—it's a jovial start with a personal twist, discovering that our car choices are as identical as our mission to dissect critical issues! After a little banter, we steer the conversation to a topic close to many hearts and homes: childcare support for working parents. We revisit Indiana’s imp…

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19. The Synchrony Paradox, Part 2 41:38

9M ago41:38

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You know we're two hearts believing in just one mind… 💗 // In part one of our story, we sourced the perfect tool for jamming together from miles apart. Today, we’re gonna take it for a little spin. But between setup delays and spotty internet, a more nuanced issue begins to surface. Because, in navigating the challenges of remote music collaboratio…

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Episode 3: The 12-Step Program to Solving Childcare for Employers 58:48

9M ago58:48

58:48

Struggling to integrate childcare into your company's benefits package? Look no further, as Greg and I unfold an innovative 12 Step Program to Solving Child Care for Employers, perfectly tailored to provide sustainable solutions. As we celebrate the growth of our community, we share a heartfelt "grug fact of the day," connecting our personal experi…

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18. The Synchrony Paradox, Part 1 41:08

9M ago41:08

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As the Bard of Brixton once sang, 'that's just the way it is, things'll never be the same...' 👨‍🎤 // These days, our producer John Taylor's got more on his plate than just production for Traceroute. You see, by night he's also… kind of a rock star. And his band is really more like a second family. Lately, though, that family is going through ch-ch-…

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Dignity and Self Expansion with Dr. Donna Hicks 54:10

9M ago54:10

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This is the first in a two-part series on dignity, belonging, awe, humility, kindness, and identity. In this first episode, we spend time with Dr. Donna Hicks to discuss the magic of dignity language, a South African heritage of Mandela Consciousness and Ubuntu, and expansions of the self through pathways of humility, vulnerability, and awe. The Mu…

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Episode 2: Ways to Solve Childcare Challenges for Rural Manufactures Employers + Other Childcare News 59:48

9M ago59:48

59:48

Episode 2 Summary: Greg and Doug tackle the pressing issue of childcare in manufacturing, particularly in rural areas, in this enlightening episode. They kick off the discussion with an update on the CHIPS Act funding and the newly revised criteria for HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs. The core of the episode revolves around innovative strategies to overcome c…

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Episode 1: Indiana's $25M Employer Lifeline - A Big Boost for Employer Childcare 45:53

10M ago45:53

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Just two dads talking childcare tax credits. Free money for employers in Indiana! Welcome to the inaugural episode of the "Tax Break Breakdown" podcast, hosted by Greg and Doug! Tailored for HR and operations teams in enterprises, this episode serves as a comprehensive guide to navigating childcare benefits and tax breaks. Dive into the world of ch…

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45. Mom Power 59:38

10M ago59:38

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In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited I talk with Dr Maria Muzik and Dr. Katherine Rosenblum about Mom Power, a parenting intervention they developed, and how it impacts parents and the parental brain. Both are Professors in the Departments Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology, as well as Co-Directors of Zero To Thrive & Women and Infant Menta…

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Lecture | Jack Gallant | "The Distributed Conceptual Network in the Human Brain" 1:10:42

10M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Jack Gallant (Psychology, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science / University of California, Berkeley) "The Distributed Conceptual Network in the Human Brain" Human behavior is based on a complex interaction between perception, stored knowledge, and continuous evaluation of the world relative to plans and goals. Even seemingly simple tasks su…

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17. Under the Influence(r) 27:42

10M ago27:42

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Hey! Let’s unbox this new phone! And this new thumb drive! And this multi-million dollar SaaS platform… 🤳 // Chris Sean isn’t your typical tech influencer. He was homeless and looking for a way to change his life when a YouTube video about Bill Gates convinced him he didn’t need a degree to get into tech. Now, Chris vlogs about his life and career …

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McCauley Honorary | Claire White "An Introduction to the Cognitive Science of Religion" 49:57

10M ago49:57

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Claire White | Religious Studies, California State University, Northridge "An Introduction to the Cognitive Science of Religion" In recent decades, a new scientiﬁc approach to understanding, explaining, and predicting many features of religion has emerged. The cognitive science of religion (CSR) has amassed research on the forces that shape the ten…

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McCauley Honorary | Harvey Whitehouse "Against Interpretive Exclusivism" 59:04

10M ago59:04

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Harvey Whitehouse | Anthropology, University of Oxford, UK "Against Interpretive Exclusivism" Interpretive exclusivism is the claim that studying cultural systems is exclusively an interpretive exercise, ruling out reductive explanation and scientific methods. Following the lead of Robert N. McCauley and E. Thomas Lawson, I will argue that the cost…

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McCauley Honorary | Emma Cohen "From Social Synchrony To Social Energetics. Or, Why There's Plenty Left in the Tank" 59:40

10M ago59:40

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Emma Cohen | Anthropology, University of Oxford, UK "From Social Synchrony To Social Energetics. Or, Why There's Plenty Left in the Tank" Thirty years ago, in an article entitled Crisis of Conscience, Riddle of Identity, Bob McCauley and Tom Lawson powerfully critiqued the “hermeneutic exclusivism” that by then prevailed in anthropology and the his…

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McCauley Honorary | Dimitris Xygalatas "Ritual, Embodiment, and Emotional Contagion" 48:17

10M ago48:17

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Dimitris Xygalatas | Anthropology, University of Connecticut "Ritual, Embodiment, and Emotional Contagion" While the Cognitive Science of Religion has brought the mind to the forefront of analysis, it has had little to say about the body. As a result, the mechanisms underlying much-discussed and well-documented effects often remain elusive. In this…

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McCauley Honorary | Justin Barrett "Bringing Technology to Mind: Cognitive Naturalness and Technological Enthusiasm" 58:15

10M ago58:15

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Justin Barrett | President, Blueprint 1543 "Bringing Technology to Mind: Cognitive Naturalness and Technological Enthusiasm" Sometimes new technologies spread before society has had sufficient time to evaluate them. Can we make better decisions about whether to be enthusiastic or reticent regarding new tech without waiting for thorough testing or t…

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McCauley Honorary | E. Thomas Lawson - Special Valedictory Presentation 14:35

10M ago14:35

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E. Thomas Lawson | Professor Emeritus of Comparative Religion, Western Michigan UniversityBy E. Thomas Lawson, Queens University and Western Michigan University (emeritus)

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McCauley Honorary | Mark Risjord and Kareem Khalifa "Me and Bobby McC" 4:43

10M ago4:43

4:43

Mark Risjord | Director, Institute for Liberal Arts, Emory University + Kareem Khalifa | Philosophy, University of California, Los Angeles pay a unique video tribute to their former mentor and friend, Robert McCauley on the occasion of his retirement.By Mark Risjord, Philosophy, Emory University, Kareem Khalifa

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McCauley Honorary | Pascal Boyer "What Kinds of Religion are “Natural”?" 52:37

10M ago52:37

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Pascal Boyer | Psychology & Anthropology, Washington University, St. Louis "What Kinds of Religion are "Natural"?" McCauley emphasized that religious representations are “natural”, in contrast to other cultural systems that require systematic training or leaning and institutional scaffolding. Pursuing this line of reasoning, we can see how some lim…

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McCauley Honorary | Kareem Khalifa "The Methodenstreit Ain't Right: McCauley on Interpretation and Explanation" 30:02

10M ago30:02

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Kareem Khalifa | Philosophy, University of California, Los Angeles "The Methodenstreit Ain't Right: McCauley on Interpretation and Explanation" Does interpretation distinguish the human sciences from the natural sciences? Or do explanations drive the human sciences in a manner akin to their more venerable natural-scientific cousins? These questions…

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McCauley Honorary | Bryon Cunningham, "Evolution, Mood Disorders, and Religious Coping: Interactions Between Explanatory and Interpretive Theories in Clinical Practice" 1:00:12

10M ago1:00:12

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Bryon Cunningham | Psychology, Occidental College "Evolution, Mood Disorders, and Religious Coping: Interactions Between Explanatory and Interpretive Theories in Clinical Practice" In this talk, I advocate for the view that explanatory and interpretive theories can be mutually enriching in clinical practice. I start with the ecumenical view that th…

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