Jim Davies
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Jim Davies

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Jim Davies is an associate professor in the Institute of Cognitive Science at Carleton University. Director of the Science of Imagination Laboratory, he explores processes of visualization in humans and machines and specializes in artificial intelligence, analogy, problem-solving, and the psychology of art, religion, and creativity. His work has shown how people use visual thinking to solve problems, and how they visualize imagined situations and worlds.

In his spare time, he is a published poet, an internationally-produced playwright, and a professional painter, calligrapher, and swing dancer. He is the author of "Riveted: The Science of Why Jokes Make us Laugh, Movies Make us Cry, and Religion Makes us Feel One with the Universe."
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The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

You can’t beat a good story. Luckily, humans are great at storytelling, and the best fiction podcasts are all the proof that the modern listener requires. Get the popcorn ready; it’s storytime.

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    • Imagination

    • Understanding Our Mind's Greatest Power
    • Written by: Jim Davies
    • Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
    • Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins
    • Release date: 2019-11-05
    • Language: English
    • 13 ratings

    $22.70 or free with 30-day trial

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    • Riveted

    • The Science of Why Jokes Make Us Laugh, Movies Make Us Cry, and Religion Makes Us Feel One with the Universe
    • Written by: Jim Davies
    • Narrated by: Matthew Josdal
    • Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
    • Release date: 2017-08-15
    • Language: English
    • 19 ratings

    $22.26 or free with 30-day trial