Neurogeneticist, Kevin Mitchell | The Human Podcast #20

Kevin Mitchell is an associate professor of genetics and neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin. Kevin’s research is aimed at understanding the genetic program specifying the wiring of the brain and its relevance to variation in human faculties.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcastGUEST:Kevin’s Website - https://www.kjmitchell.comKevin’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/WiringTheBrainKevin’s Book (Innate: How The Wiring Of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Innate-How-Wiring-Brains-Shapes/dp/0691173885 Kevin’s TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZo9wXKmwFkKevin’s Royal Institution Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkJqkGX0ThQORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:22 - What Is A Neurogeneticist?3:12 - Choosing Genetics & Trinity College Dublin6:46 - PhD: Neural Development of Fruitflies12:26 - How Long Until We Understand An Insect’s Brain?16:47 - Research Focuses23:17 - Kevin’s Book - Innate: How The Wiring Of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are36:39 - Effect Of Research On Personal Life39:52 - Understanding Stupid/Bad Behaviour40:57 - Morality45:16 - Free Will51:14 - Who Is Suited To Neurogenetics?53:39 - Future Plans57:15 - Relationship Between Neuroscience & AI/GeneticsMUSIC:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/space-journeyLicense code: 4Y9SSRT4HAKSYWPFGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]