Neil Kirk
drspeakmind.bsky.social
Neil Kirk
@drspeakmind.bsky.social
Reader in Cognitive (and MIND) Psychology with an interest in all things dialect and voice-y. Other interests include: the X-men, AI, the gym and doomscrolling. 🏳️‍🌈
New achievement unlocked - delivering the oration for Brian Cox. I didn’t faint, nor did he use any of his famous catchphrases on me. Success!
July 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Made another wee video about one of our recently published papers…
July 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I’m on TikTok and Instagram @ drspeakmind - please give me a follow and see how well you can spot AI voices! 🗣️
June 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
“Enjoying” some time off work #ToughMudder
June 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It’s always lovely to receive a “to me, love from me, well done on finishing your marking” present.
June 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Surround yourself with people who celebrate your wins.

In other news, I’m on the lookout for a new group of friends, preferably ones who are good at bowling 🎳
February 1, 2025 at 11:44 PM
It was a beautiful morning for a walk along the Tay.
January 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Oh look, it’s my new preprint. Thread to follow later!
January 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Have lived here for 7 years, but there are still mornings that take my breath away!
November 30, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Using the Scottish 2022 Census data to plot distribution of sexual orientation categories of men based in Dundee City. Notice the generational differences!
November 27, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Name me a better feeling 🤩🥰#accepted
September 16, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Really enjoyed presenting my poster “Aye, Robot? Listeners’ categorisation bias for natural Human vs AI-enhanced voices differs across dialects” at AMLaP last week.

Sparked some interesting conversations and was really well received. Now to get the paper written up ASAP! #AI #voice #dialect #MIND
September 10, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Had a braw wee trip to Edinburgh that was good for the soul 😌
February 18, 2024 at 6:47 PM
My new research playground. Can’t wait to start running experiments in here… (well, my PhD student will be!)
October 3, 2023 at 7:17 AM
Felt crappy, but soldiered on to the gym and then felt amazing 🤩
September 25, 2023 at 9:19 PM
Made a start on building Lego Rivendell. This should keep me out of mischief for a while!
September 15, 2023 at 8:38 PM
Forgot how exhausting public speaking is… and it’s only day 1 of the new academic year!
September 11, 2023 at 8:57 PM
Bought myself a Magneto helmet and if this doesn’t help me find a boyfriend in time for turning 40, then nothing will!
September 6, 2023 at 8:58 PM
39, feeling fine 🥳🕺🏻
September 4, 2023 at 4:38 PM
Went to Berlin, forced myself to drink beer rather than cider… then got rather tipsy rather quickly after not realising it was 8.1% abv. Whoops! 🍻
August 19, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Freshly quiffed and moustached, ready for Berlin ✈️
August 12, 2023 at 2:55 PM