BRIGHTHINK: In Conversation
Podcast Description
BRIGHTHINK invites academics, journalists, authors and experts to discuss a wide range of fascinating and intriguing topics that will entertain, as well as challenge you.Joins us for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion, as two experts in their field just ‘shoot the breeze’. Who knows where the conversation may lead ...?All of these conversations are recorded in front of a live audience at The Nightingale Room, Brighton.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a diverse array of topics such as the impact of climate change on mental health, neuroscience, and environmental issues, with episodes like The Weight of Nature showcasing interdisciplinary approaches to pressing global challenges. Other themes include societal reflections on science and technology, supported by personal narratives that guide the conversation.
BRIGHTHINK invites academics, journalists, authors and experts to discuss a wide range of fascinating and intriguing topics that will entertain, as well as challenge you.
Joins us for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion, as two experts in their field just ‘shoot the breeze’. Who knows where the conversation may lead …?
All of these conversations are recorded in front of a live audience at The Nightingale Room, Brighton.
Award-winning journalist and neuroscientist, Clayton Page Aldern, discusses his book, The Weight of Nature, with Dr Charlotte Rae, and argues that the warming climate may not just be affecting our planet, but could be changing our minds, brains and bodies, too. The product of seven years of ground-breaking research, Clayton travelled the world to meet the scientists and doctors working at the intersections of environmental science, psychology and neuroscience to synthesise a new, interdisciplinary approach to a novel field – the neuroscience of climate change.
This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience at The Nightingale Room, Brighton, on 22nd April 2024.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.