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106. Tom Slick’s Legacy: The San Antonio Institution Studying Consciousness
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we delve into the unexpected legacy of Tom Slick and his enduring influence on San Antonio’s scientific community. Though known as an oil wildcatter, Slick’s curiosity and visionary investments laid the groundwork for significant advancements in neuroscience and consciousness research. Our focus is the Mind Science Foundation—a San Antonio-based institution exploring the mysteries of the human mind, largely unnoticed by the local community.
Bob Rivard is joined by Meriam Musa Good, President and CEO of the Mind Science Foundation, and Ben Rein, PhD, the foundation's Chief Scientist from Stanford, to discuss the ongoing efforts to unlock the potential of the human mind.
They explore:
• Tom Slick’s transformative impact on neuroscience and San Antonio’s research landscape
• The unique challenges and successes of the Mind Science Foundation in advancing consciousness research
• How the Brainstorm Neuroscience Pitch Competition is driving early career scientific inquiry
• The importance of bridging the gap between scientific communities and the public, enhancing trust and understanding
Tune in to uncover how world-class neuroscience research is happening right here in San Antonio, reflecting Tom Slick’s unusual and visionary legacy.
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