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
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!
Made another wee video about one of our recently published papers…
July 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Made another wee video about one of our recently published papers…
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
I’m on TikTok and Instagram @ drspeakmind - please give me a follow and see how well you can spot AI voices! 🗣️
“Enjoying” some time off work #ToughMudder
June 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“Enjoying” some time off work #ToughMudder
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
It’s always lovely to receive a “to me, love from me, well done on finishing your marking” present.
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 🎳
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
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 🎳
In other news, I’m on the lookout for a new group of friends, preferably ones who are good at bowling 🎳
It was a beautiful morning for a walk along the Tay.
January 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
It was a beautiful morning for a walk along the Tay.
Oh look, it’s my new preprint. Thread to follow later!
January 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Oh look, it’s my new preprint. Thread to follow later!
Have lived here for 7 years, but there are still mornings that take my breath away!
November 30, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Have lived here for 7 years, but there are still mornings that take my breath away!
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
Using the Scottish 2022 Census data to plot distribution of sexual orientation categories of men based in Dundee City. Notice the generational differences!
Name me a better feeling 🤩🥰#accepted
September 16, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Name me a better feeling 🤩🥰#accepted
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
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
Had a braw wee trip to Edinburgh that was good for the soul 😌
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
My new research playground. Can’t wait to start running experiments in here… (well, my PhD student will be!)
Felt crappy, but soldiered on to the gym and then felt amazing 🤩
September 25, 2023 at 9:19 PM
Felt crappy, but soldiered on to the gym and then felt amazing 🤩
Made a start on building Lego Rivendell. This should keep me out of mischief for a while!
September 15, 2023 at 8:38 PM
Made a start on building Lego Rivendell. This should keep me out of mischief for a while!
Forgot how exhausting public speaking is… and it’s only day 1 of the new academic year!
September 11, 2023 at 8:57 PM
Forgot how exhausting public speaking is… and it’s only day 1 of the new academic year!
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
Bought myself a Magneto helmet and if this doesn’t help me find a boyfriend in time for turning 40, then nothing will!
39, feeling fine 🥳🕺🏻
September 4, 2023 at 4:38 PM
39, feeling fine 🥳🕺🏻
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
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! 🍻
Freshly quiffed and moustached, ready for Berlin ✈️
August 12, 2023 at 2:55 PM
Freshly quiffed and moustached, ready for Berlin ✈️