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Alison Gopnik

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2 episodes
Dec 17, 2025• Conversations with Tyler

Alison Gopnik on Childhood Learning, AI as a Cultural Technology, and Rethinking Nature vs. Nurture

Alison Gopnik explores how children learn like scientists, challenging traditional views on nature versus nurture, consciousness, and intelligence by arguing that babies are more conscious and experimental than adults, and that AI should be viewed as a cultural technology rather than genuine intelligence.

1:01:18
Nov 24, 2025• Hidden Brain

Parents: Keep Out!

An exploration of how excessive adult supervision can hinder children's development, with psychologist Peter Gray arguing that unstructured play and independence are crucial for kids' social, emotional, and problem-solving skills.

1:18:32