Mind Matters

Robert J. Marks, Dr. Michael Egnor, Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence

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Booking Overview

Mind Matters is a values-and-evidence-oriented show focused on the real capabilities and limits of intelligent agents and AI—plus what people misunderstand about them. It’s a strong fit for experts who can explain both technical realities and societal implications in a clear, responsible way.

Metrics

Episodes: 200

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 13.3k subscribers

Contact Information

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Host

Robert J. Marks - Host associated with the Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence. Leads long-form conversations exploring misconceptions, opportunities/limitations, and ...

Dr. Michael Egnor - A physician and recurring show host. Guides discussions on mind/brain topics in addition to the broader Mind Matters focus on intelligent agents and their implications.

Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence - The institutional presenter of Mind Matters on the Discovery Institute platform, framing episodes around implications, misconceptions, opportunities and limitations, and applications/challenges of ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Credible subject-matter experts (PhD/MD level) or senior industry/military leaders who can speak authoritatively about AI/intelligent agents, their limitations/risks, and/or mind/brain implications with clear real-world grounding (often authors with public-facing work).
Required Achievements:  
Published books or major publications, Advanced degrees in relevant fields (AI, neuroscience, medicine, engineering), Leadership roles in research, industry, or defense, Media-ready explanation of technical/ethical implications

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Donald C. Wunsch II - What AI Can And Cannot Do Today; Practical Limitations And Risks/responsibilities Tied To AI Use.

Major General Bobby Hollingsworth - Leadership And Military Technology Evolution; Current U.s. Military Preparedness And Implications For Intelligent Systems/technology.

Dr. Lee Warren - Self-brain Surgery; Changing Thoughts To Alter Brain Structure/health; Evidence Via Brain Scans; Mind Vs. Brain Activity Framing.

Recent Topics

Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Agents, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Algorithmic Ethics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Mind Matters
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Donald Wunsch on the Limits of AI and Why It Matters

June 04, 2026

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

Peace Through Strength: A U.S. Marine Shares His Story

May 15, 2026

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 fa...

Change Your Mind, Restructure Your Brain

May 06, 2026

Is it possible to personally alter the physical structure of your brain? On today's Mind Matters News, host Dr. Michael Egnor sits down with fellow neurosurgeon and author Dr. Lee Warren to discuss his book The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery. Dr. Warren shares how his medical training and Christian faith collided after the tragic loss of his son. The experience helped him realize that the mind is more than just brain activity. Dr. Warren unpacks the main thrust of his book, describin...

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