Breaking beliefism

Here’s a quick look back on season 4 of Breaking Beliefism: we covered the power of the medical profession, the nature of consciousness, outrage and silence in organisations, and some very personal stories about pain and addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Joanna Moncrieff, Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London. They question the long-held belief that depression is caused by a serotonin deficit. They discuss the behavioural interventions that could prove to be much more effective than medication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan chats to his long-time collaborator, Dr Laura Kudrna. They reflect on their collaboration on his happiness books, the importance of social connection, and how making mistakes is an important part of learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Lee Willows, the founder of Community Care Gaming. Lee shares his personal journey from never gambling to a gambling addiction to becoming an advocate for safer gambling. They discuss why people don’t ‘get’ gambling addiction and the importance of support networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan discusses the nature of consciousness with Professor Anil Seth. They discuss free will and the case of the multi-coloured dress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.