Kevin Mitchell: Nature/Nurture, Genetics, Personality, Autism, Schizophrenia, Synesthesia, Free Will

Nick talks to neuroscientist & geneticist Dr. Kevin Mitchell about: 'Nature vs. Nurture,' the genetics of brain development, autism & schizophrenia, human brain and psychological variation, synesthesia, agency & free will, and more.

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0:00:00 Episode Intro
0:04:25 Kevin Mitchell, Nature vs. Nurture
0:30:28 Genetics, Twins & Developmental Noise
0:54:51 Neurodevelopmental Genes
1:19:34 Sensory Perception & Synesthesia
1:38:03 Human Agency & Free Will