25A– Interview with Sam Sommers, Tufts University, This is Your Brain on Sports
The Perception & Action Podcast · Rob Gray
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Show Notes
A discussion with Sam Sommers, Associate Professor of Psychology from Tufts University and co-author of the recently released book, This is Your Brain on Sports: The Science of Underdogs, the Value of Rivalry, and What We Can Learn from the T-Shirt Cannon. We discuss topics including why great athletes don’t always make for great coaches, whether all kids should be getting trophies, and how sports often mirrors our everyday lives.
More information about my guest:
http://www.ase.tufts.edu/psychology/sommerslab/people/
http://www.si.com/si-this-is-your-brain-on-sports-podcast
Other links:
http://perceptionaction.com/why/
http://perceptionaction.com/recommended/
More information:
My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)
Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)
Twitter: @Shakeywaits
Email: [email protected]
Credits:
The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action
Lo Fi is Hi Fi - I’m on a Talk Show
Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy
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