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This episode we’re speaking with Benjamin Riley. Ben is the founder of Cognitive Resonance, a think-and-do tank devoted to helping people to understand human cognition and generative AI. Previously, Ben founded and led Deans for Impact, a US-based nonprofit organization that works to improve initial teacher education using cognitive science. As Ben says, he likes to get people thinking, about thinking!
This ep goes much wider in scope than usual. But I feel that’s fitting given the unique point we’re currently at in global politics. Hope you find it interesting at the very least!
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- Recommendations by today’s guest:
- AI Snake Oil by Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor — based on their popular Substack; the newsletter alone might give you most of the value.
- Cognitive Gadgets: The Cultural Evolution of Thinking by Cecilia Heyes — explores how our cognitive tools are shaped by culture.
- Origins of the Modern Mind: Three Stages in the Evolution of Culture and Cognition by Merlin Donald — a foundational text on the development of human cognition.
- The Plot Against America by Philip Roth — an alternative history novel that feels sharply relevant today.
- People to follow on Blue Sky
- Josh Marshall
- Adam Serwer
- Kevin Kruse
- Jamelle Bouie
- Tressie McMillan Cottom
- David Karpf
- Henry Farrell
- Ollie’s Books, Cognitive Load Theory in Action, Tools for Teachers and The Classroom Management Handbook
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