Your Brain Is Making Decisions Without You | Dr. Melise Edwards episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 1H 31M

Your Brain Is Making Decisions Without You | Dr. Melise Edwards

from Curiosity Theory · host Dr. Dakotah Tyler & Justin Shaifer

In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with neuroscientist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Melise Edwards to explore the biology of behavior and the limits of human control.They discuss how genetics and environment interact to shape conditions like autism and schizophrenia, the role of bias in medical diagnoses, and what evolutionary biology reveals about differences in aging and disease.The conversation also dives into behavioral plasticity, sex differences in the brain, and whether free will actually exists, raising deeper questions about how much control we really have over who we become.Visit our Merch Storehttps://www.curiositytheorypod.com/merchJoin our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/CuriosityTheoryFollow the show @curiositytheorypodHosted by Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin ShaiferStay curious.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 3, 2026

Embed this episode

In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with neuroscientist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Melise Edwards to explore the biology of behavior and the limits of human control. They discuss how genetics and environment interact to shape conditions like autism and schizophrenia, the role of bias in medical diagnoses, and what evolutionary biology reveals about differences in aging and disease. The conversation also dives into behavioral plasticity, sex d...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

Ready to play

Your Brain Is Making Decisions Without You | Dr. Melise Edwards

0:00 1:31:06

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Curiosity Theory?

This episode is 1 hour and 31 minutes long.

When was this Curiosity Theory episode published?

This episode was published on April 3, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Curiosity Theory episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!