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Center for Neuroscience and Behavior
'Lobes and Robes' brings scientists and policymakers together to explore how neuroscience can inform public policy and address societal challenges.
Episodes: 33
Lobes and Robes: Bridging Neuroscience and Public Policy
Curious about how neuroscience can shape public policy and tackle some of society's biggest challenges? 'Lobes and Robes' is the podcast for you. Produced by the American University's Center for Neuroscience and Behavior, this series brings together scientists and policymakers to discuss pressing issues like addiction, dementia, and violent crime. Each episode features engaging conversations with experts who explore the complex relationship between brain science and public policy.
From understanding the neural impact of racial trauma to the intersection of neuroscience and human rights law, 'Lobes and Robes' offers a unique perspective on how scientific advancements can lead to effective policy solutions. Whether you're interested in mental health, education, or national security, this podcast provides valuable insights into the role of neuroscience in shaping a better future.
Latest Episodes
Anti-Reductionism in Neurolaw (feat. Dr. Dennis M. Patterson)
Dr. Dennis M. Patterson discusses why he rejects the idea that mental states can be fully reduced to brain activity and what this means for neurolaw. The conversation focuses on the gap between conce…
Gender, Science, and Justice (feat. Dr. Troy Reopke)
Colin Saldania and Gustavo Ribeiro speak with Dr. Troy Roepke about how rigid, binary views of sex and gender in science spill into medicine and law. The conversation covers gender-affirming hormone …
The Neuroscience of Lying (feat. Dr. Christopher Sundby)
Dr Christopher Sundby talks with Colin Saldanha and Gustavo Ribeiro about how neuroscience research on lying challenges traditional evidence rules and hearsay exceptions. The conversation also examin…
Foreseeability and the Brain (feat. Dr. Teneille Brown)
Neuroscientist and legal scholars talk with Dr. Teneille Brown about how jurors think, why foreseeability and intent are so messy, and how neuroscience exposes gaps in legal ideas of responsibility a…
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