The Unfinished Mind

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Welcome to The Unfinished Mind, where Polymaths can freely follow their curiosities! Polymaths are intensely curious about everything and are knowledgeable in a wide range of diverse topics. We love to learn more, and we love to have fun while doing so. So tune in every week to learn about anything from climate change to superstitions and other curiosities! Cover art by Emily Pearson and original theme by Simran Shah.

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Nature vs. Nurture 16.04.2021 19:27

Check out one of the oldest psychological debates in history--nature vs. nurture! Join Arya and Ren as we dive into its origins, the role of epigenetics, and serial killers. 

Death Across Cultures 09.04.2021 29:13

How do we mourn? How does our culture influence the way we see death? Join Arya and Ren as we explore the concept of death in a slightly more serious episode this week

Why Are There Faces Everywhere? 02.04.2021 29:35

Let's talk about perception and visual patterns, Rorschach tests, and how we recognize other humans. Explore the concept of Pareidolia this week with Arya and Ren!

Accents 26.03.2021 23:51

Join Arya and Ren as we briefly travel around the world with accents! What goes into an accent? How do they emerge? And why do they disappear?

The Grim(m) History of Fairytales 21.03.2021 28:10

Pull out your old book of fairytales for this one! Join Arya and Ren as we explore the dark history of fairytales, the Brothers Grimm, and childhood.

Distractions in the Modern World 26.02.2021 22:59

Information overload, echo chambers, shiny objects...Join us as we discuss micro- and macro-level distractions, our diminishing attention spans, and how social media has changed our news landscape. 

The History of Polymaths 12.02.2021 26:06

Aristotle, Hypatia, Leonardo da Vinci, Mae Jemison...What do these people have in common? They're all Polymaths! Learn more about these famous Polymaths and their amazing contributions in this week's episode.

Coffee 05.02.2021 27:35

Grab your favorite mug as we dive into our daily cup of joe! Listen as Arya and Ren discuss coffee, caffeine, and coffeeshop culture.

Superstitions 29.01.2021 18:16

Dive into some fun and funny superstitions with Arya and Ren, our hosts. Note: this episode was recorded previously at the beginning of October. 

Intro 27.11.2020 2:11

Welcome to The Unfinished Mind! 