Mind Matters
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Mind Matters

by Discovery Institute Center on Natural and Artificial Intelligence

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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1
Why Logic and Cognition Set Us Apart from Machines
1:11:59 Mar 21, 2026
2
Beyond Imitation: Testing for True Artificial General Intelligence
1:36:06 Mar 4, 2026
3
Dr. Mihretu Guta on The Nature of Consciousness
1:27:36 Feb 20, 2026
4
The Accidental Inventor: An Interview with Hal Philipp
30:00 Feb 9, 2026
5
The Importance of Human Wisdom in AI Policy
30:00 Jan 29, 2026
6
How to Navigate the Real and Immediate Risks of AI
30:00 Jan 22, 2026
7
Will AI Make the World Better or Worse?
30:00 Jan 15, 2026
8
Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Hype, Limitations, and Ethics
30:00 Jan 8, 2026
9
The Ins and Outs of Scaling Up AI: Dr. Donald Wunsch
30:00 Jan 1, 2026
10
Exploring the Immaterial Mind: Insights from Neuroscience and Thomistic Philosophy
30:00 Dec 25, 2025
11
Dr. Donald C. Wunsch: A Level-Headed Approach to AI’s Promise and Peril
30:00 Dec 18, 2025
12
Robert J. Marks Remembers Tech Pioneer Walter Bradley
30:00 Dec 11, 2025
13
Exploring Consciousness in Human and Artificial Intelligence
30:00 Dec 4, 2025
14
Doug Smith: A Critical Look at Apple’s Virtual Reality Headset
30:00 Nov 27, 2025
15
How Neuroscience and Philosophy Combine to Illuminate the Nature of Consciousness
30:00 Nov 20, 2025
16
Bridging the Gap Between Neuroscience and Philosophy of Mind
30:00 Nov 13, 2025
17
How Humility and Curiosity Can Help Neuroscience Mature
30:00 Nov 6, 2025
18
Integrating Personal Identity Into Scientific Discovery and Reasoning
30:00 Oct 30, 2025
19
Recognizing the Divine in Others: More with Dr. Stephen Post
30:00 Oct 23, 2025
20
Restoring Love and Community in a Divided World: A Conversation with Dr. Stephen Post
30:00 Oct 16, 2025
21
Love, Lies, and Algorithms: The Dangers of Relational AI
30:00 Oct 9, 2025
22
The Challenge of Definitively Proving Creativity in AI
30:00 Oct 2, 2025
23
Dr. Eric Jones: The Case for a Relational View of Personhood
30:00 Sep 25, 2025
24
A New Test to Measure Understanding in AI Models
30:00 Sep 18, 2025
25
Turing Test 2.0: A Better Way to Test Machine Intelligence?
30:00 Sep 11, 2025
26
Journey to Longevity: Insights From Inventor Hal Philipp
30:00 Sep 4, 2025
27
Beyond Materialism: Bruce Gordon on the Compelling Case for Idealism
30:00 Aug 28, 2025
28
Hal Philipp on The Perils and Profits of Invention
30:00 Aug 21, 2025
29
Defending a Patent: Lessons from Hal Philipp’s Entrepreneurial Journey
30:00 Aug 14, 2025
30
The Accidental Inventor: An Interview with Hal Philipp
30:00 Aug 7, 2025
31
Exploring the Immaterial Aspects of Thought and Understanding
30:00 Jul 31, 2025
32
Dr. Michael Egnor Reads From His New Book The Immortal Mind
30:00 Jul 24, 2025
33
Closing Arguments: J.P. Moreland’s Case for the Soul
30:00 Jul 17, 2025
34
Which Theory of Mind Best Explains Reality? More with Dr. J.P. Moreland
30:00 Jul 10, 2025
35
Foundations of the Soul: A Conversation with J.P. Moreland
30:00 Jul 3, 2025
36
A Liberating Alternative to Methodological Naturalism in Science
30:00 Jun 26, 2025
37
A Neurosurgeon Weighs in On Near-Death Experiences
30:00 Jun 19, 2025
38
Neuroscience, Free Will, and the Soul
30:00 Jun 12, 2025
39
From Operating Room to Chapel: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey to Faith
30:00 Jun 5, 2025
40
Bill Dembski: The Power of Information and the Limits of AI
30:00 May 29, 2025
41
The Immortal Mind: An Interview with Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael
30:00 May 22, 2025
42
Why Our Minds Are More Than “Meat Computers”
30:00 May 15, 2025
43
AI Language Models: Real Intelligence Or Creative Thievery?
30:00 May 8, 2025
44
Can Evolutionary Processes Take Credit for Human Creativity?
30:00 May 1, 2025
45
Is There a Mind Behind the Math Behind the Material World?
30:00 Apr 24, 2025
46
The Unique Properties of the Human Mind
30:00 Apr 17, 2025
47
The Ship of Theseus and the Philosophy of Identity
30:00 Apr 10, 2025
48
Piloting the Cloud: A Technical Tour with Walter Myers III
30:00 Apr 3, 2025
49
Soul Searching: The History and Motivations of Substance Dualism
30:00 Mar 27, 2025
50
Transforming Industries with AI: Insights from Entrepreneur David Copps
30:00 Mar 20, 2025
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