How Your Brain Works & Changes
from Huberman Lab
by Scicomm Media
Published: Mon Jan 04 2021
Show Notes
Today’s episode provides an introduction to how the nervous system works to create sensations, perceptions, emotions, thoughts and behaviors, as well as how we can change our nervous system—a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. The information sets the stage for all Huberman Lab podcast episodes that follow by covering neurons, synapses, brain chemicals and the rhythms that control our ability to focus, learn and sleep… and more. Thank you for your interest in science. We'll see you next week!
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Timestamps
Introduction
Sponsors: AG1 & LMNT
What is the Nervous System
Deja Vu
How War, Guns & Soap Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain
Jennifer Aniston Neurons
Sensations
Magnetic Sensing & Mating
Perceptions & The Spotlight of Attention
Multi-Tasking Is Real
Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Control of Behavior
Focusing the Mind
Antidepressants
Thoughts & Thought Control
Actions
How We Control Our Impulses
Neuroplasticity: The Holy Grail of Neuroscience
The Portal to Neuroplasticity
Accelerating Learning in Sleep
The Pillar of Plasticity
Leveraging Ultradian Cycles & Self Experimentation
Summary
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