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Science of Perception Box

Heather Berlin, Christof Koch

Booking Overview

This is a weekly expert-interview show focused on neuroscience, psychology, consciousness, perception, and human behavior, featuring prominent scientists, psychologists, authors, and public intellectuals. Credible pitches include established researchers, university professors, bestselling science and psychology authors, and experts with distinctive evidence-based perspectives on the brain, emotions, relationships, mindfulness, or human cognition; booking difficulty is high because recent guests are highly accomplished and nationally or internationally recognized.

Metrics

Episodes: 21

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 5.4k subscribers

Instagram: 283.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

bryan@podpeople.com

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Host

Heather Berlin - Neuroscientist and clinical psychologist who is a Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

Christof Koch - Neuroscientist, Chief Scientist for the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation, and Meritorious Investigator and former President of the Allen Institute for Brain Science.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
University professors, neuroscientists, psychologists, cognitive scientists, psychiatrists, consciousness researchers, and authors with established research programs, major academic affiliations, bestselling books, or prominent public platforms.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling science or psychology books, Professorships or leadership roles at prominent universities and research centers, Peer-reviewed research and recognized scholarly expertise, Major public education platforms or widely published work

Recent Guest Discussions

Lisa Feldman Barrett - Constructed Emotion, Brain Predictions, Emotional Interpretation, Facial Expressions, And Emotional Flexibility.

Steven Pinker - Common Knowledge, Language, Social Rules, Shared Beliefs, Financial Markets, Political Life, And Collective Assumptions.

Anil Seth - Consciousness, Perception As Controlled Hallucination, The Self, Intelligence, And Whether Artificial Intelligence Can Be Conscious.

Scott Barry Kaufman - Victim Mindset, Learned Helplessness, Agency, Resilience, Vulnerable Narcissism, And Personal Growth Through Adversity.

Andrew Huberman - Brain-body Connections, Physiological States, Mood, Energy, Physical Performance, Sleep, Nutrition, Addiction, And Behavior Change.

Recent Topics

Science, Neuroscience, Consciousness, Psychology, Mindfulness

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Science of Perception Box
:

The ‘Self’ You Can’t Find with Sam Harris

October 07, 2026

Most of us feel like there's a "me" behind our eyes, a thinker of our thoughts and author of our choices. Author and Waking Up founder Sam Harris argues that when you look closely enough, that self disappears. Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch dig into why the sense of self may be something the brain constructs moment to moment, and why free will, in Sam's view, doesn't hold up to either physics or careful attention. Along the way they explore what meditation and psychedelics reveal ab...

The Physics of Consciousness

September 30, 2026

Theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku joins hosts Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch to explore what physics can teach us about consciousness and reality itself. Dr. Kaku argues that consciousness is best understood as feedback loops, shaping the walls of our own Perception Box™ long before we're aware of it. The conversation asks if quantum mechanics has anything to do with a "warm, wet" brain, illuminating a central idea of the Perception Box, a framework developed by Elizabeth R. Koc...

How to Recover From Decades of Chronic Stress

September 23, 2026

Stress researcher Dr. Elissa Epel explains why the goal isn't to eliminate stress but to get better at recovering from it. She says that a sharp, short stress response followed by real rest is the hallmark of a young, healthy nervous system. She breaks down the science of why chronic vigilance quietly ages our cells and shortens telomeres. Plus: why lying down can defuse an argument, how someone can recover from years of chronic stress, and why nature, ritual, and even a good nap belong in ev...

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Frequently asked questions

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Science of Perception Box
:

How do I get in touch with Science of Perception Box?

Science of Perception Box is hosted by Heather Berlin and Christof Koch. Its publicly listed email is bryan@podpeople.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Science of Perception Box?

The publicly listed email for Science of Perception Box: bryan@podpeople.com.

How many listeners does Science of Perception Box have?

Podseeker estimates Science of Perception Box reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Science of Perception Box?

Science of Perception Box typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: University professors, neuroscientists, psychologists, cognitive scientists, psychiatrists, consciousness researchers, and authors with established research programs, major academic affiliations, bestselling books, or prominent public platforms. Common among recent guests: Bestselling science or psychology books; Professorships or leadership roles at prominent universities and research centers; Peer-reviewed research and recognized scholarly expertise. Recent guests include Lisa Feldman Barrett, Steven Pinker, and Anil Seth.

How hard is it to get booked on Science of Perception Box?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Science of Perception Box cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Neuroscience, Consciousness, Psychology, and Mindfulness. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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