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Iris Berent argues that the debate stems from the delusional biases in the way humans think about the separation of body and mind.

A study finds that women are more likely to engage in dualistic thinking, which has implications for science, religion and the justice system.

Robots are a very real part of the modern world, in everything from car factories to vacuum cleaners.

How do you get college students learning? I run a cognitive science research lab where I study mind and language. Throughout my teaching career, I have always gone old school, the Socratic way. Throw a big challenge in the classroom, and with some gentle probing, slowly guide students on to discovery. Teaching and research share this common path. All major revelations spring from a delicious puzzle. So when the coronavirus pandemic hit, I just couldnt see how any of this could work online. Like...

The question is how do you get college students learning? Published:  December 12, 2020 06:50 Iris Berent File picture of an online class. "I am not sure why my students have turned more attentive, but I can offer a few speculations." Image Credit: Shutterstock I run a cognitive science research lab where I study mind and language. Throughout my teaching career, I have always gone old school, the Socratic way. Throw a big challen...