Psychology and Public Scholarship with Dr. Ken Carter

Описание: On this episode of the Trending in Education podcast, host Mike Palmer speaks with Dr. Ken Carter, the founding director of Emory University's new Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement.

Dr. Carter discusses his center's initiatives to help academics translate their research and insights for general audiences, including an "Ideas Festival" and training academy. He shares his own journey from wanting to be a TV anchor as a kid to becoming a clinical psychologist adept at making complex psychological concepts accessible to the public.

The conversation covers a wide range of fascinating topics at the intersection of psychology and public engagement:

The "epidemic of loneliness" and lack of authentic social connections in the social media age
The potential positive and negative impacts of AI and language models on mental health, therapy, education, and more
Building resilience and normalizing open discussions about failure, especially for today's youth bombarded with meticulously curated social media lives
Navigating the crowded, noisy modern media landscape as an academic expert voice
Lessons from the psychology of extreme sports and thrill-seeking activities
Dr. Carter also shares his overarching philosophy of maintaining curiosity and awe about the world around us. Whether you're an academic looking to do public scholarship, a mental health professional, educator, or just someone fascinated by psychology's role in our current technological era, this engaging episode offers valuable insights you won't want to miss.

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