All In The Mind

• Dissecting the brain - live at the World Science Festival Brisbane

  The brain might be an undiscerning blob that makes up just two per cent of your body, but what it does for you is extraordinary.How much about the day-to-day workings of the brain do we fully understand, and what does the future of medicine have in store for it?In this recording of our live show from the World Science Festival Brisbane, we explore the wonder of brain surgery, advances in neurotech, and whether we could one day preserve consciousness and ‘live’ forever.Keen to listen to another episode? Why not check out Can we trust our memories?

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• How the housing crisis is warping people's view of the future

  Madi's had 25 rental applications rejected. Seen absolute horror houses while searching for a rental. It's all driving her to despair.Today, how housing insecurity can alter our sense of agency and how we perceive the world around us.This episode was first broadcast in May 2024.

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• Fighting for focus in the age of distraction

  Be honest, how many times have you checked your notifications in the last hour? Or opened a new, totally unrelated tab? Or stopped what you're doing even though you really need to do it?Distractions are everywhere. And whether they're self-imposed or coming from our environment, it can be hard to focus.Today, we explore the ramifications of our rapidly shrinking attention spans, debunk some myths about focus, and discuss the art of taking a break.Want to hear more? Check out our episode, When doom scrolling leads to actual harm.

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• The magic of memory - live at Podfest

  How strong is your memory? Whether you're frequently forgetful or eager to improve, there are ways you can train your brain to recall faster and remember better. This week, we bring you our live show from Podfest at the Adelaide Festival, featuring neuropsychologists, memory athletes, and even some listeners!If you'd like to check out another episode, why not listen to Is life coaching legit?

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• Could AI keep you company as you age?

  Dementia usually involves a decline in your ability to remember, think and reason over time. And those with dementia are at a high risk of feeling socially isolated, lonely and depressed.As artificial intelligence systems get better and better, researchers are investigating whether AI companion bots could help improve the lives of those with dementia.The combination might sound counterintuitive, but researchers reckon these chatbots have some advantages over human companionship.So, what does a conversation with an AI companion sound like? How might they help? And what do the real people these AI companions are based on think of the experience?Today, former host of All in the Mind Lynne Malcolm reports on the developing field of AI companions for people with dementia.If you're looking for something to listen to next, check out our episode with Lynne What's been on Lynne Malcolm's mind (since leaving All in the Mind).

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