Alison Gopnik: podcast appearances and interviews

Alison Gopnik is an American professor of psychology and an affiliate professor of philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. She is also a member of the Berkeley AI research group. Gopnik is recognized for her research in cognitive and language development, including the effects of language on thought, the development of a theory of mind, and causal learning. Her scientific work includes over 160 journal articles and four books, and her writings have been published in prominent outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Science, Scientific American, and others. She has also made frequent media appearances on television, radio, and podcasts, including The Charlie Rose Show, The Ezra Klein Show, and The Colbert Report. Gopnik is noted for her ability to relate scientific research to questions of interest to parents and the general public. Slate describes her as one of the most prominent researchers in her field and one of the finest writers who specializes in explaining scientific topics through accessible storytelling. Additionally, she served as the monthly Mind and Matter columnist for The Wall Street Journal from 2013 to 2023.