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Skepticality #243 - Of Cheese And Neuro-Bunk

11.11.2014 - By Skepticality - The Official Podcast of Skeptic MagazinePlay

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The simple act of eating a cheese sandwich change your mood? Will taking some commonly prescribed drugs make you more likely to help random strangers on the street? Well-known neuroscientist, Molly Crockett, may have some answers. In this episode of Skepticality, Derek explores altruism, morality, and values-based decision-making in humans, with Molly, who reminds us against blind acceptance of some of the more overstated claims about neuroscience in the media.

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