
Mind, Brain and Planet
The investigations of neuroscientist and psychologist Prof Paul Howard-Jones as he explores links between mind, brain and planet.
Podcasting since 2024 • 4 episodes
Mind, Brain and Planet
Latest Episodes
Persuasive Messaging for Sustainability
One of the biggest challenges faced by those who care about sustainability is getting others on board. In this episode, Paul helps launch a local initiative to address climate change, powered by cookies and drawing on expert advice from Profs C...
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23:00

Pumps and bumps on the road to low carbon heating
To reach net zero, we’re being expected to switch from gas boilers to heat pumps but, with the lowest installation rates in Europe, many consumers in the UK appear wary. Trust is surfacing as a key issue. Can the sciences of mind and brain help...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:29

Climate change and having a family
Climate change is now becoming a factor in family planning – but why? Drawing on the latest research and insights from neuroscience and psychology, this episode investigates how the environment might be impacting our thoughts about having child...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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23:00

Where did you get that potato?
How does the way we obtain our food can impact on our relationship with nature? In this episode, Paul Howard-Jones travels to Berlin to discover a range of food initiatives and interviews Dr Felix Zoll, who has been studying their impact ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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