Chris Frith is a neuropsychologist and professor emeritus at University College London (UCL). Chris is considered one of the most influential neuroscientists of the modern era, and a pioneer in applied brain imaging. He lives in North London with his wife Uta Frith, another highly influential academic.
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Chris’s Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Frith
Chris’s Research - https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=0YEXoMMAAAAJ&hl=en
Chris & Uta Frith's Book, 'Two Heads: Where Two Neuroscientists Explore How Our Brains Work with Other Brains' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Two-Heads-Story-Brains-Together/dp/1526601559
ORDER OF CONVERSATION:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Profession
1:43 - Early Life & University
7:45 - PhD & Early Career
20:40 - Career Highlights
30:03 - Marriage to Uta Frith
32:40 - Chris & Uta’s Book: ‘Two Heads: Where Two Neuroscientists Explore How Our Brains Work with Other Brains’
39:31 - Unanswered Questions
44:03 - Consciousness
50:19 - Retirement
51:24 - Living in London
52:20 - Favourite Books
54:44 - Being A Pioneer & Role Model
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