Governing the Brain in a Digital World with Dr. Francis Shen

In this episode, Jaansi and Dr. Francis Shen unpack neurolaw, the emerging field at the intersection of brain science, law, and public policy. Together, they explore how neuroscience can reshape ideas, what debates about free will mean for criminal justice, and how brain-based explanations can either challenge or reinforce stigma, especially for marginalized communities. Tune in to hear why rigorous science, transparency, and community engagement is essential to advance health equity with these tools! ​ Dr. Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD is a Professor of Law and faculty member in the Graduate Program in Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota, and an Associate Professor in the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and the MGH Department of Psychiatry. He directs the Shen Neurolaw Lab, co-directs the Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham, and is the Founding Director of the Dana Foundation Career Network in Neuroscience & Society. Check out Dr. Shen's work: Shen Neurolaw Lab: Dr. Shen for Hennepin County Attorney: Dana Foundation Career Network in Neuroscience & Society: neuroxcareers.org/ Neurotech Justice Accelerator: neurotechjustice.org/

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Governing the Brain in a Digital World with Dr. Francis Shen is an episode from LearnOn Podcast: The Science Show By Kids, For Kids! by Jaansi Patel.

This episode is 00:40:02 long.

This episode was published on Jan 26, 2026.

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