We are very excited to welcome Vanessa Grass to co-host this very special episode of ULTC! Vanessa is a science communicator who founded Neuroscience Theater, a multimedia project making prominent and emerging neuroscience research fun, entertaining, and accessible to a lay-person audience by examining the neuroscience behind mainstream movies and pop culture. With a lifelong passion for the arts, storytelling, and movies, Vanessa has also followed several academic pursuits, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Rochester, a Master’s of Science in Data Science from the University of New Haven, and most recently, a Master’s of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience from the City University of New York, where she researched the effects of traumatic brain injury. She currently works as a freelance copywriter creative strategist in NYC, with a focus on medical, health, and wellness related content and storytelling.
After connecting on Twitter, we wanted to join forces with Vanessa to talk about the neuroscience behind the Oscar-winning film “The King’s Speech”. We discuss King George’s reign, Colin Firth’s performance, what you probably don’t know about the neurobiology of stuttering and why a king with a speech impediment was so groundbreaking.
Plus: It’s time for Prince William to get on TikTok. Are left handers serial killers? We do not need an “Avatar” sequel. Our first f bomb.
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If you would like to read more about George or the neuroscience of stuttering, check out some of our key sources for more information:
What Neuroscientists Are Discovering About Stuttering
Stuttering Stems from Problems in Brain Wiring, Not Personalities
King George VI: The Man Behind The King’s Speech
Uneasy Lies the Crown 