Mind Matters

Mind Matters

Discovery Institute Center on Natural and Artificial Intelligence

Episodes 200
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (51)
Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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On the Mind Matters podcast, Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence considers the implications and misconceptions, the opportunities and limitations, and the applications and challenges presented by intelligent agents and their algorithms. Episode notes and archives available at mindmatters.ai/podcast.

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Donald Wunsch on the Limits of AI and Why It Matters

Jun 04, 2026 4h 7m

The hype around AI is reaching fever pitch these days. But never mind predictions of future AI potential. What can it actually do and not do today? On this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast,…

Peace Through Strength: A U.S. Marine Shares His Story

May 15, 2026 1h 56m

Major General Bobby Hollingsworth had a distinguished 38-year career as a U.S. Marine fighter pilot and in leadership roles including commanding the Marine Corps Reserve Support Command and serving…

Change Your Mind, Restructure Your Brain

May 06, 2026 51m

Is it possible to personally alter the physical structure of your brain? On today's Mind Matters News, host Dr. Michael Egnor sits down with fellow neurosurgeon and author Dr. Lee Warren to discuss…

Mirror Neurons and the Philosophy of Mind

Apr 18, 2026 1h 31m

On this bingecast episode of Mind Matters News, host Dr. Robert J. Marks welcomes to the podcast Dr. Mihretu Guta to discuss one of his chapters in the volume Minding the Brain titled “Mirror…

Science, God, and Truth: Michael Shermer and Michael Egnor

Apr 02, 2026 1h 10m

On this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, host and neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor welcomes Michael Shermer, historian of science and founder of Skeptic magazine, to discuss Shermer’s new book…

Why Logic and Cognition Set Us Apart from Machines

Mar 21, 2026 1h 11m

Is consciousness the exclusive domain of human beings? Proponents of a view known as integrative information theory argue that AI will eventually achieve that same level of consciousness as systems…

Beyond Imitation: Testing for True Artificial General Intelligence

Mar 04, 2026 1h 36m

On this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, join host Robert J. Marks as he sits down with Dr. Giorgios Mappouras for a deep dive into the philosophical and technical boundaries that define the…

Dr. Mihretu Guta on The Nature of Consciousness

Feb 20, 2026 1h 27m

On this archive "bingecast" episode of Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge welcome Dr. Mihretu Guta to discuss his contribution to the book Minding the Brain. The discussion…

The Accidental Inventor: An Interview with Hal Philipp

Feb 09, 2026

On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks is joined by Bradley Norris as they welcome Hal Philipp, the man behind the modern touchscreen and a prolific inventor with an impressive 98…

The Importance of Human Wisdom in AI Policy

Jan 29, 2026

On this episode of Mind Matters News, we’re wrapping up our conversation with Dr. Donald Wunsch on his experiences with AI in his recent article in the IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine about…

How to Navigate the Real and Immediate Risks of AI

Jan 22, 2026

While the risk of AI becoming smarter than humans and taking over the world is often discussed, it can also distract us from a more pressing matter: the real-world, right-now risks of AI. On this…

Will AI Make the World Better or Worse?

Jan 15, 2026

If computers and AI took over the world, would we even notice? Today, host Robert J. Marks ponders this question as he continues his conversation with Dr. Donald Wunsch about his experiences with AI…

Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Hype, Limitations, and Ethics

Jan 08, 2026

On this episode of Mind Matters News, our conversation continues with Dr. Donald Wunsch on his experiences with AI and his recent article in the IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine about…

The Ins and Outs of Scaling Up AI: Dr. Donald Wunsch

Jan 01, 2026

On this episode of Mind Matters News, we’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Donald Wunsch on his experiences with AI and his recent article in the IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine about…

Exploring the Immaterial Mind: Insights from Neuroscience and Thomistic Philosophy

Dec 25, 2025

Debate continues on the nature of the mind. Are our minds purely material and comprised only of our physical brains? Does idealism ring true with its views of physical experiences arising solely from…

Dr. Donald C. Wunsch: A Level-Headed Approach to AI’s Promise and Peril

Dec 18, 2025

In today’s episode, host Robert J. Marks begins a multi-episode conversation with Dr. Donald C. Wunsch II, endowed professor of electrical and computer engineering at Missouri University of Science…

Robert J. Marks Remembers Tech Pioneer Walter Bradley

Dec 11, 2025

On today’s episode of Mind Matters News, Dr. Robert J. Marks joins Andrew McDiarmid, host of the ID The Future podcast, to share some of his personal anecdotes and professional insights about Dr.…

Exploring Consciousness in Human and Artificial Intelligence

Dec 04, 2025

Today on Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian Krouse conclude their four-part conversation with Dr. Joseph Green on the limitations of modern neuroscience. Green is author of a chapter…

Doug Smith: A Critical Look at Apple’s Virtual Reality Headset

Nov 27, 2025

What happens when you let Big Tech control how you see the world? Apple recently released a new model of the Apple Vision Pro headset. Although it can provide immersive experiences, what are the…

How Neuroscience and Philosophy Combine to Illuminate the Nature of Consciousness

Nov 20, 2025

Today on Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian Krouse continues their conversation with Dr. Joseph Green on how we can bridge the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience and philosophy of…

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