Summer Series 3: Why staying physically connected is crucial to our happiness and survival as a species, with Professor Mark Williams

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson

During January, I’ll be sharing my 2024 Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have.

In this episode, I welcome back cognitive neuroscientist, Professor Mark Williams to chat about his fascinating new book, The Connected Species - How the evolution of the human brain can save the world. This book is a compelling read, with wise and reassuring guidance and an essential guide for all of us in this time – showing how we evolved to our current position and how we can best navigate our way forward to empower and help both ourselves and the world.

Professor Williams is an Internationally recognised Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience & conference speaker who has worked at top Universities in Australia and overseas including MIT in the USA. He has been published in top tier international academic journals and widely featured in the media. Mark runs programs for schools and businesses on the neuroscience of learning, and the impact of modern technologies on our brains.

Tune in to hear our wide-ranging conversation on why humans’ innate ability to connect physically has led to our success, yet also to our current divisiveness and why it's imperative we prioritise physical, social connection for a sustainable future.

LINKS:

To purchase Mark's book click here: https://rethinkingthebrain.com/books/

To connect with Mark please visit: www.drmarkwilliams.com

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