https://www.patreon.com/artistdecoded About Ryan: Ryan York is a Doctor of Philosophy, postdoctoral scholar within the department of neurobiology at Stanford University, and an author of over a dozen publications.  His research is focused on the evolutionary genomic basis of brain and behavior with a specific interest in the courtship behaviors of Lake Malawi cichlid fish. Having a passion for music and working in constant collaboration with individuals such as Justin Daashuur Hopkins, Ryan borders the line between highly intellectual compositions and spontaneous, free-flowing, and seemingly primal soundscapes Topics Discussed In This Episode: Ryan’s work as an evolutionary biologist, and his specific project working within computational methods in understanding behaviors Applying concepts used within artificial intelligence and using them for work in other areas of science The overlap of art and science  The idea of repeatability  Collective consciousness and collaboration  Provisional answers and the unknown  Continually shifting based upon your ever-changing context  Scientific having ties to elements of spirituality  Free will  Humility  The power of the mind  Philosophy of science  Different levels of understanding  Dogmatism  Placebo’s having a similarity to art  The subconscious vs analytical instinct  Slow vs fast understanding and experience  Creativity being an exploration of what the world is www.artistdecoded.com Ryan’s Stanford Profile Ryan’s Instagram