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Following on from his Duck/Rabbit series, where he discussed issues that divide us, Professor Paul Dolan is now seeking out people with different views to tackle ‘beliefism’ - his term for discriminating against people with different beliefs to us. Join him on his journey through beliefism and towards finding ways to listen more to different people and perspectives, which lies at the heart of social progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFollowing on from his Duck/Rabbit series, where he discussed issues that divide us, Professor Paul Dolan is now seeking out people with different views to tackle ‘beliefism’ - his term for discriminating against people with different beliefs to us.
Breaking beliefism is hosted by Prof Paul Dolan. The show has published 46 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Season 4 finale" (31 October 2025, 2 minutes), "Joanna Moncrieff" (24 October 2025, 29 minutes), and "Laura Kudrna" (17 October 2025, 29 minutes).
Breaking beliefism publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 46 episodes.
Booking probability for Breaking beliefism is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Breaking beliefism requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Breaking beliefism's contact route on record: verified email.
Prof Paul Dolan hosts Breaking beliefism, a science podcast with 46 episodes published.
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Episode #11
Here’s a quick look back on season 4 of Breaking Beliefism: we covered the power of the medical profession, the nature of consciousness, outrage and silence in organisations, and some very personal stories about pain...
Episode #10
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Joanna Moncrieff, Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London. They question the long-held belief that depression is caused by a serotonin...
Episode #9
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan chats to his long-time collaborator, Dr Laura Kudrna. They reflect on their collaboration on his happiness books, the importance of social connection, and how making mistakes is an...
Episode #8
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Lee Willows, the founder of Community Care Gaming. Lee shares his personal journey from never gambling to a gambling addiction to becoming an advocate for safer gambling...
Episode #7
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan discusses the nature of consciousness with Professor Anil Seth. They discuss free will and the case of the multi-coloured dress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Episode #6
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan chats to Elaine Lin Hering, a specialist in negotiation and dispute resolution and author of Unlearning Silence . They discuss how staying silent can get in the way of...
Episode #5
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Professor Karthik Ramanna from the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. They discuss the increasing sense of outrage in today’s society, and the...
Episode #4
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to political psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Leor Zmigrod about how neuroscience can shed light on our beliefs and the extremes we sometimes cling to. Leor believes...
Episode #3
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Sami Tamimi, a child and adolescent psychiatrist. They discuss Sami’s childhood in Iraq, explore the complexities of mental health diagnoses, and whether mental health has...
Episode #2
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Professor Dan Ariely from Duke University. Dan explains how his recovery from serious burns informed his research into pain management. They discuss what it means to...
Episode #1
Professor Paul Dolan opens season four of Breaking Beliefism by talking to Anneliese Dodds, Labour MP for Oxford East and a former Government minister. They discuss the importance of nuanced political discourse versus...
Episode #11
Looking back on season 3, where I spoke to scientists, academics, journalists, and a comedian. We discussed themes such as the shifting political landscape among young people, the decline of democracy, the significance...
Episode #10
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Dr. Paul Sagar, a Reader in Political Theory at King's College London. The two Pauls discuss philosophy and, in the context of Dr Sagar's tetraplegia from a climbing...
Episode #9
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to neuroscientist Professor Tali Sharot to explore beliefs, emotions, and decision-making. They discuss why changing our habits could help us appreciate the small things more...
Episode #8
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Professor Adam Kucharski, a mathematician and epidemiologist at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. They discuss how data can be used to understand...
Episode #7
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Professor Tom Davenport, a leading authority on AI and author of the book All Hands On Tech: The AI Powered Citizen Revolution . They explore the implications of AI...
Episode #6
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to anthropologist Dr. Chris Kavanagh about secular gurus, how online platforms have amplified their influence, and how easily confidence can be mistaken for knowledge. ...
Episode #5
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Professor Cass Sunstein, the father of the “nudge” theory, who served as part of the Obama administration. They discuss why adaptation is part of the human condition, and...
Episode #4
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to author Chloe Combi, an expert on Generations Z and A. They discuss generational differences, the impact of social media on young people's lives, and gender differences in...
Episode #3
In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to journalist Fraser Nelson, the Times columnist and former editor of The Spectator. They discuss religion, the impact of family structure on child outcomes, the obsession...
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Psychiatrist & Professor of Critical & Social Psychiatry, Critical Psychiatry Network
professor of business and public policy, University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government
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Neuroscientist and professor of cognitive neuroscience, University College London
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