Episode 5: Stress, Drugs and Food: A Conversation between an Economist and Two NeuroscientistsEpisode 5: Stress, Drugs and Food: A Conversation between an Economist and Two Neuroscientists
Lobes and Robes
This episode presents a dialogue involving economist Dr. Erdal Tekin, a member of AU’s Department of Public Administration and Policy, along with neuroscientists Terry Davidson and Tony Riley, and law professor Susan Carle discussing research and pol...
54:18•17 May 2022
Bridging Neuroscience and Economics: Tackling Addiction and Obesity
“I think these are good points and I think at this point it's pretty obvious that people who engage in this kind of self-destructive behavior, they have time-inconsistent preferences, and that is, I think, a pretty accepted way of approaching this.”
What happens when an economist, two neuroscientists, and a law professor sit down to chat? You get a deep dive into the intricate world of addiction, obesity, and drug abuse. In this episode of 'Lobes and Robes', economist Dr. Erdal Tekin joins neuroscientists Terry Davidson and Tony Riley, along with law professor Susan Carle, to explore how their fields intersect in addressing these pressing issues. Dr.
Tekin sheds light on how economists view addiction and self-destructive behaviors as problems of 'time inconsistency'—basically, the struggle to value future preferences over immediate desires. Davidson, Riley, and Carle discuss how combining economics with neuroscience can lead to better strategies for preventing and treating addiction and obesity. They also emphasize the need for more interdisciplinary collaboration to turn scientific insights into effective public policies.
If you're curious about how different disciplines can come together to tackle some of society's most challenging problems, this episode is for you.
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