Mind Matters
by Discovery Institute Center on Natural and Artificial Intelligence
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Donald Wunsch on the Limits of AI and Why It Matters
Jun 4, 2026
Unknown duration
Peace Through Strength: A U.S. Marine Shares His Story
May 15, 2026
Unknown duration
Change Your Mind, Restructure Your Brain
May 6, 2026
51m 47s
Mirror Neurons and the Philosophy of Mind
Apr 18, 2026
1h 31m 27s
Science, God, and Truth: Michael Shermer and Michael Egnor
Apr 2, 2026
1h 10m 25s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/4/26 |  Donald Wunsch on the Limits of AI and Why It Matters | The hype around AI is reaching fever pitch these days. But never mind predictions of future AI potential. What can it actually do and not do today? On this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, host Robert J. Marks welcomes Dr. Donald C. Wunsch II to the show for a long-form, wide-ranging conversation about what AI can actually do today—and the very real risks and responsibilities that come with it. Source | — | ||||||
| 5/15/26 |  Peace Through Strength: A U.S. Marine Shares His Story | Major General Bobby Hollingsworth had a distinguished 38-year career as a U.S. Marine fighter pilot and in leadership roles including commanding the Marine Corps Reserve Support Command and serving as vice commander of Marine forces in the Pacific. After retiring, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to lead the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. In this full-length interview with host Robert J. Marks, Hollingsworth shares his life journey from dairy farm to fighter pilot, his perspective on the current state of U.S. military preparedness and leadership, and his insight into the evolution of military technology throughout his career. Source | — | ||||||
| 5/6/26 |  Change Your Mind, Restructure Your Brain✨ | neuroscienceself-improvement+3 | Dr. Lee Warren | The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery | — | self-brain surgerybrain structure+3 | — | 51m 47s | |
| 4/18/26 |  Mirror Neurons and the Philosophy of Mind✨ | mirror neuronsconsciousness+3 | Dr. Mihretu Guta | Minding the Brain | — | mirror neuronsconsciousness+3 | — | 1h 31m 27s | |
| 4/2/26 |  Science, God, and Truth: Michael Shermer and Michael Egnor✨ | philosophymorality+3 | Michael Shermer | Skeptic magazineTruth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters | — | truthmorality+4 | — | 1h 10m 25s | |
| 3/21/26 |  Why Logic and Cognition Set Us Apart from Machines✨ | consciousnessartificial intelligence+3 | Dr. Selmer Bringsjord | Discovery Institute Center on Natural and Artificial Intelligence | — | consciousnessAI+3 | — | 1h 11m 59s | |
| 3/4/26 |  Beyond Imitation: Testing for True Artificial General Intelligence✨ | artificial intelligenceTuring Test+3 | Dr. Giorgios Mappouras | Mind Matters NewsDiscovery Institute Center on Natural and Artificial Intelligence | — | artificial general intelligenceTuring Test+3 | — | 1h 36m 06s | |
| 2/20/26 |  Dr. Mihretu Guta on The Nature of Consciousness✨ | consciousnessphilosophy+3 | Dr. Mihretu Guta | Minding the Brain | — | consciousnessphilosophy+3 | — | 1h 27m 36s | |
| 2/9/26 |  The Accidental Inventor: An Interview with Hal Philipp✨ | inventiontechnology+3 | Hal Philipp | Discovery Institute Center on Natural and Artificial Intelligence | — | touchscreeninvention+3 | — | — | |
| 1/29/26 |  The Importance of Human Wisdom in AI Policy✨ | AI policyartificial general intelligence+3 | Dr. Donald Wunsch | IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine | — | AIartificial intelligence+3 | — | — | |
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| 1/22/26 |  How to Navigate the Real and Immediate Risks of AI✨ | AI riskstechnology+3 | Dr. Donald Wunsch | — | — | AIrisks+3 | — | — | |
| 1/15/26 |  Will AI Make the World Better or Worse?✨ | artificial intelligencetechnology+3 | Dr. Donald Wunsch | IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine | — | AIartificial general intelligence+3 | — | — | |
| 1/8/26 |  Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Hype, Limitations, and Ethics✨ | artificial intelligenceethics+4 | Dr. Donald Wunsch | IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine | — | artificial intelligenceAGI+5 | — | — | |
| 1/1/26 |  The Ins and Outs of Scaling Up AI: Dr. Donald Wunsch | On this episode of Mind Matters News, we’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Donald Wunsch on his experiences with AI and his recent article in the IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine about artificial general intelligence. This is the second part of our conversation with Dr. Wunsch, so if you’ve not listened to the first part, we encourage you to do so. Read More › Source | — | ||||||
| 12/25/25 |  Exploring the Immaterial Mind: Insights from Neuroscience and Thomistic Philosophy | Debate continues on the nature of the mind. Are our minds purely material and comprised only of our physical brains? Does idealism ring true with its views of physical experiences arising solely from a non-physical mind? Or is a dualist position with aspects of both an accurate view? Joining us today to talk about this and his contribution to the Read More › Source | — | ||||||
| 12/18/25 |  Dr. Donald C. Wunsch: A Level-Headed Approach to AI’s Promise and Peril | In today’s episode, host Robert J. Marks begins a multi-episode conversation with Dr. Donald C. Wunsch II, endowed professor of electrical and computer engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology and director of the Kummer Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems. Dr. Wunsch has spent decades working on the intersection of engineering AI and real world systems with Read More › Source | — | ||||||
| 12/11/25 |  Robert J. Marks Remembers Tech Pioneer Walter Bradley | On today’s episode of Mind Matters News, Dr. Robert J. Marks joins Andrew McDiarmid, host of the ID The Future podcast, to share some of his personal anecdotes and professional insights about Dr. Walter Bradley, a scientist, humanitarian, and trailblazer in the world of intelligent design who passed away this year at the age of 81. As Marks explains, one way Read More › Source | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 |  Exploring Consciousness in Human and Artificial Intelligence | Today on Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian Krouse conclude their four-part conversation with Dr. Joseph Green on the limitations of modern neuroscience. Green is author of a chapter in the volume Minding the Brain called “On the Limitations of Cutting-Edge Neuroscience.” In today’s final segment, the discussion centers on comparing different models of consciousness, including panpsychism and Read More › Source | — | ||||||
| 11/27/25 |  Doug Smith: A Critical Look at Apple’s Virtual Reality Headset | What happens when you let Big Tech control how you see the world? Apple recently released a new model of the Apple Vision Pro headset. Although it can provide immersive experiences, what are the potential downsides to furthering our connection to the digital realm? On this episode of Mind Matters News out of the vault, host Robert J. Marks welcomes Read More › Source | — | ||||||
| 11/20/25 |  How Neuroscience and Philosophy Combine to Illuminate the Nature of Consciousness | Today on Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian Krouse continues their conversation with Dr. Joseph Green on how we can bridge the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience and philosophy of mind. Green is author of a chapter in the volume Minding the Brain called “On the Limitations of Cutting-Edge Neuroscience.” In today’s installment, the discussion first touches on the concept Read More › Source | — | ||||||
| 11/13/25 |  Bridging the Gap Between Neuroscience and Philosophy of Mind | On this episode of Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian Krouse continue their conversation with Dr. Joseph Green on the limitations of cutting-edge neuroscience. In this segment, the focus turns to the philosophical questions involved. As Dr. Green explains, neuroscience is limited in its ability to answer philosophical questions about the nature of the mind and its Read More › Source | — | ||||||
| 11/6/25 |  How Humility and Curiosity Can Help Neuroscience Mature | Modern neuroscience has made some truly amazing advances in recent decades. But even though we can record, map, and even manipulate brain activity in ways that once seemed impossible, we still don’t really understand how the brain actually works. This gap in understanding has led to a kind of overconfidence, and sometimes even over-claiming by scientists. So how do we Read More › Source | — | ||||||
| 10/30/25 |  Integrating Personal Identity Into Scientific Discovery and Reasoning | The scientific method has undoubtedly provided great insight into the impersonal mechanics of the world around us throughout human history. However, the scientific method itself is put into practice by very personal human beings. How should our understanding of ourselves and our personal identities interact with what we learn through science? Today, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge speak Read More › Source | — | ||||||
| 10/23/25 |  Recognizing the Divine in Others: More with Dr. Stephen Post | If many of us began to practice honoring others in our interactions with them, what change would we see in society? Is it possible to recognize the divine in everyone we meet? On this episode, host Dr. Michael Egnor concludes his conversation with Dr. Stephen Post, author of the new book Pure Unlimited Love: Science and the Seven Paths to Inner Read More › Source | — | ||||||
| 10/16/25 |  Restoring Love and Community in a Divided World: A Conversation with Dr. Stephen Post | Most of us would agree that in recent years, our society has grown more acrimonious, reactive, and violent. What role does technology play in this trajectory? And what can be done about it? On this episode, host Dr. Michael Egnor speaks to Dr. Stephen Post, author of the new book Pure Unlimited Love: Science and the Seven Paths to Inner Peace. Read More › Source | — | ||||||
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