{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Wonders of Psychological Science with Joel Levy","description":"Renowned author and science historian, Joel Levy, shares his expertise on consciousness, intelligence, and the delicate dance between nature and nurture. Through his latest work, &quot;Psychology for Busy People,&quot; the discussion traverses psychology's extensive history, from its origins to contemporary challenges and applications. Joel offers captivating perspectives on thought experiments, the core of consciousness, the nature-nurture debate, and the subtleties of mental health. Tune in as Alan and Joel guide us through the intriguing and complex realm of psychology. &amp;nbsp;  Show Highlights (00:00) Introduction (01:39) The ancient roots of psychology (13:26) Joel Levy explores the concept of consciousness (20:40) The topic shifts to the various forms of intelligence (28:51) Insights into social psychology and group dynamics (36:16) Developmental psychology and the process of learning (45:48) Defining mental illness and approaches to treatment (54:18) Conclusion Guest Bio: Joel Levy is a renowned author and expert in the fields of psychology and science history. With a prolific portfolio of work, including titles such as &quot;The Infinite Tortoise: The Curious Thought Experiments of History\u2019s Great Thinkers,&quot; and &quot;Meltdown: Stories of Nuclear Disaster,&quot; Joel's writings explore the intersections of science, history, and the human psyche. His latest book, &quot;Psychology for Busy People,&quot; simplifies the complex world of psychology, making it accessible to a broad audience. Links Referenced:  The Infinite Tortoise: The Curious Thought Experiments of History\u2019s Great Thinkers:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Infinite-Tortoise-Experiments-Historys-Thinkers-ebook\/dp\/B01J3RCYCW Scientific Feuds: From Galileo to the Human Genome Project:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scientific-Feuds-Galileo-Genome-Project\/dp\/1847735142\/ Meltdown: Stories of nuclear disaster and the human cost of going critical:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Meltdown-Stories-nuclear-disaster-critical-ebook\/dp\/B0CTQBQPJP\/ Freudian Slips:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Freudian-Slips-Psychology-Need-Know-ebook\/dp\/B00DSPK2AWPsychology in a Nutshell: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Why-We-Do-Things-Psychology\/dp\/1782437851   ","author_name":"AMSEcast","author_url":"http:\/\/amsecast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/30320603\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/30320603"}