518 | Press to start: Mind over muscle

In this week's episode, hosts Bruno Mesquita and Garth Casbourn interview Ben Pilling a Master’s student in Psychology. 

Ben shares how he plans to build on the classic motor homunculus model using video games in the fMRI throughout his Master's. He also discusses the benefits and considerations of making research more ecologically valid.

Recorded on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Produced by Riya Sidhu 
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