About this conversation: Mark Changizi is a cognitive scientist who claims to have come up with a variety of discoveries such as why we see in color, why we see illusions, why we have forward-facing eyes, why the brain is structured as it is, why animals have as many limbs and fingers as they do, why the dictionary is organized as it is, why fingers get pruney when wet, where emotional expressions came from, and how we acquired writing, language and music. These discoveries and others can be read about in his six books, which include Vision Revolution, Harnessed, and his latest, Expressly Human.  This conversation explores the topics of personal background and loss, understanding mass hysteria, virtue signalling and narrative creation, top-down and bottom-up influence, psychological trauma and manipulation, psychopaths and societal evil, and preventing future societal problems. The conversation explores the importance of civil liberties, the dangers of the 'greater good' mentality, the role of government and libertarianism, the consequences of speaking out and censorship, the counterintuitive nature of free expression and truth, the concept of religion as a complex evolved entity, and reflecting on life's deep questions. I hope you enjoy it! Links Website Mark Changizi Twitter/X Mark Changizi X X Website Loof Wired Youtube Mark Changizi IMPORTANT NOTICE Following my cancellation for standing up for medical ethics and freedom, my surgical career has been ruined. I am now totally dependent on the support of my listeners, YOU. If you value my podcasts, please support the show so that I can continue to speak up by choosing one or both of the following options - ⁠Buy me a coffee⁠ If you want to make a one-off donation. Join my Substack To access additional content, you can upgrade to paid from just £5.50 a month Doc Malik Merch Store⁠ Check out my amazing freedom merch To sponsor the Doc Malik Podcast contact us at ⁠hello@docmalik.com⁠  About Doc Malik: Orthopaedic surgeon Ahmad Malik is on a journey of discovery when it comes to health and wellness. Through honest conversations with captivating individuals, Ahmad explores an array of topics that profoundly impact our well-being and health. You can follow us on social media, we are on the following platforms: ⁠Twitter Ahmad⁠ | ⁠Twitter Podcast⁠ | ⁠Instagram Ahmad⁠ | ⁠Instagram Podcast