Bardy’s Beat: A Movement Research Odyssey | Benoît Bardy | #20

Welcome to “Beyond Phrenology,” the podcast that delves deep into the world of movement research and explores the cutting-edge work of Professor Benoît Bardy. In this episode, we journeyed through the fascinating realms of human movement, science, and innovation. Our guest, Professor Benoît Bardy, renowned for his pioneering contributions to movement research, begins by sharing his background in the field, setting the stage for a captivating conversation. Next, we dive into the EuroMov Institute, where we uncover its origins, key milestones, unique features, and the impactful contributions it has made to the field of movement research. The podcast takes a technological twist as we explore BeatHealth, a startup redefining health and wellness. Discover the mission and objectives of BeatHealth and the ingenious BeatMove app, which synchronizes music with movement to improve health. “Beyond Phrenology” delves into the concept of the Individual Motor Signature, exploring how it shapes our movements and interacts with those of others. ShareSpace EU Project is our next destination, where we uncover its vision for creating human-centric and inclusive social interactions, especially in the context of our evolving hybrid future. Intriguingly, we explore recent research on Emotion Propagation, unraveling how emotions travel during group synchronization and the profound implications of these findings. Finally, we step onto the sports field to discuss Professor Bardy’s earlier somersaulting research and his collaborative efforts, which delve deep into Ecological Ideas and their relevance to sports. Join us on this enlightening journey through movement research, innovation, and human experience. “Beyond Phrenology” is your gateway to understanding the profound impact of movement on our lives and society.

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OUTLINE
00:00:00 Welcome Prof. Benoît Bardy
00:02:00 The origins of EuroMove and why study movement
00:10:00 The EuroMov flying carpet
00:13:32 EuroMov is a unique facility to study movement
00:14:55 Shared facilities for young investigators
00:18:25 The structure of EuroMov
00:19:45 EuroMov then and now: The impact on science, human health and wellness
00:22:00 Startup culture at EuroMov
00:25:35 beatMove and beatHealth
00:39:30 Musicophilia: The science of synching with beats and wellness
00:46:05 Individual motor signatures
01:00:40 Group synchronization of movement through emotional propagation
01:08:45 The science of somersaulting
01:15:30 Theoretical crises in motor neuroscience
01:21:10 The European science system promotes human relationships over theoretical disagreements
01:27:30 The ShareSpace EU project
01:38:40 Take-home for young investigators

Benoît Bardy: https://euromov.eu/benoit-g-bardy/

EuroMov: https://euromov.eu
How EuroMove works: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/connecting-academic-research-technological-euromov-example-bardy/?trackingId=aw8hWRY6TA2ZOesproYwJg==

EuroMov flying carpet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMkiwG0p688&pp=ygUVZmx5aW5nIGNhcnBlciBldXJvbW92

beatMove: https://www.beatmove.fr/en/

ShareSpace EU project, aiming to create new opportunities for human-centric, safe, rewarding, and inclusive social interaction in our hybrid future: https://sharespace.eu

Prof. Bardy’s work:
How is body orientation controlled during somersaulting? https://doi.org/10.1037//0096-1523.24.3.963
Dynamic similarity promotes interpersonal coordination in joint action: https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2015.1093
Why do we move to the beat? A multi-scale approach, from physical principles to brain dynamics: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2019.12.024
BeatWalk: Personalized music-based gait rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.655121
Spontaneous emergence of leadership patterns drives synchronization in complex human networks: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-97656-y
Bridging the gap between emotion and joint action: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.08.014
Positive emotions foster spontaneous synchronisation in a group movement improvisation task: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2022.944241