Understanding the human mind has challenged scientists and philosophers for centuries. How do we even begin to think about ‘minds’ that are not human?

In order to understand our own minds and imagine those of others, we need to move on from considering the human mind as a standard against which all others should be measured.

In this livestream event, Philip Ball joins us to explore the rich diversity of thinking minds – from human to other mammals, insects, computers and plants. He will illuminate how many different ways there are to think and engage with the world.

Science has begun to have something to say about the properties of mind. And the more we learn about the minds of other creatures, from octopuses to chimpanzees, to imagine the potential minds of computers and alien intelligences, the more we can begin to see our own.