Bridging The Gap

Bridging The Gap

by Red Cap Media

Education Science

Season 1

A Conversation on ADHD | Prof. Edmund Sonuga-Barke

Edmund Sonuga-Barke is a world leading researcher on ADHD and neuroscience, we talk about the causes of ADHD, rising rates and diagnoses, medication, and practical tips for managing ADHD. We also talk about Edmund's personal experience as someone with ADHD, who found school really difficult, yet would go on to become a leading researcher in his field. Edmund is living proof that any limits that may be set on those with ADHD, are untrue.

Do AI Models Think? AI & Cognitive Ability | Prof. Lucy Cheke

Lucy Cheke is a Professor of Experimental Psychology at The University of Cambridge, who studies memory, cognition, and what it means to think. As AI systems grow increasingly capable, her research asks a new question: How does Human cognition compare to Artificial Intelligence? In this episode of Bridging The Gap, we discuss the concepts of AI cognition vs human cognition, theory of mind, and try to understand whether or not the AI models we see today are truly thinking, or possess any real knowledge. Bridging The Gap is a new podcast series, produced by Red Cap Media, seeking to dive deeper into scientific topics, and bring forward discussions on a broad range of areas.

AI Hype vs Reality: Is AGI Closer Than We Think? | Dr Konstantinos Voudouris

Konstantinos Voudouris is a cognitive scientist at the AI Security Institute (AISI) whose research is aimed at providing the world with a deeper understanding of rapidly evolving AI models. In this episode of Bridging The Gap, we speak about the hype surrounding AI, the concept of AGI, and dive deeper into the real world capabilities and threats that new AI models could present. *Disclaimer: At the time of recording this conversation Konstaninos was a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the Institute for Human-Centered AI at Helmholtz Munich Bridging The Gap is a new podcast series, produced by Red Cap Media, seeking to dive deeper into scientific topics, and bring forward discussions on a broad range of areas.

How Much Should We Be Exercising? Mental Health & Exercise | Dr Brendon Stubbs

Brendon Stubbs is a world leader in research surrounding mental health and exercise. Ranked in the top 0.01% of researchers globally, his work has transformed our understanding of how movement and exercise influence mental illnesses like depression, and the relationship between our bodies and our minds. All of these topics and more are covered in this week's episode of Bridging The Gap. Bridging The Gap is a new podcast series, produced by Red Cap Media, seeking to dive deeper into scientific topics, and bring forward discussions on a broad range of areas.

Nature Vs Nurture: DNA & Why Parenting Doesn't Matter as Much as You Think | Prof. Robert Plomin

Robert Plomin is a world leader physchology & genetics, who has spent decades researching how our genes influence who we are. His work has revolutionised our understanding of how DNA and our environment shape our personality, behaviours, choice in romantic partners, and more, all explored in this episode of Bridging The Gap. Bridging The Gap is a new podcast series, produced by Red Cap Media, seeking to dive deeper into scientific topics, and bring forward discussions on a broad range of areas.

Welcome to Bridging The Gap!

Science has never moved faster. In a time full of misinformation and click bait headlines, I have never been more confused about what to believe. I'm Eddie, a PhD student at the University of Cambridge, and I am travelling the UK, sitting down with the world's leading researchers to cut through the noise and get to the truth. This is my attempt to bridge the gap between the people doing the most important research in the world, and the people who need to hear it. Produced by Red Cap Media.