Physical Intelligence: The Science of How the Body and Mind Guide Each Other Through Life

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by Scott Grafton · 2020

A popular science exploration of how bodily action, perception, and learned physical skills shape thought and behavior. Drawing on behavioral neurology and cognitive neuroscience, Scott Grafton argues that body and mind continuously guide and influence one another in everyday life.

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Complex practice keeps physical intelligence alive
The episode argues that movement is a lifelong brain-body capacity, and that convenience can erode the varied challenges needed to preserve it.
Aug 18, 2026 · 26 min

1 episode featuring Physical Intelligence: The Science of How the Body and Mind Guide Each Other Through Life

Complex practice keeps physical intelligence alive