The Giants Shoulder

Dr. Brian Levine is a senior scientist at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Health Sciences, professor in the Departments of Psychology and Medicine (Neurology), University of Toronto, and a clinical neuropsychologist. He is interested in the function and dysfunction of large-scale neural systems as expressed in complex human behaviours, including episodic and autobiographical memory and executive functioning. Donate to my Paypal. Thank you so much! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=L38HCUYY5TDTG Skip to what interests you most! 00:00 Intro 02:15 Introduction to Memory Deficits 08:15 The Role of Clinical Experience in Research 13:18 Understanding Memory Storage in the Brain 22:15 Factors Influencing Memory Consolidation 25:14 Differences in Memory Systems: Procedural vs. Semantic 45:10 Case Study: Clive Wearing and Memory Loss 53:27 Understanding Amnesia and Memory Function 56:16 The Complexity of Memory Retrieval 59:19 Storage vs. Retrieval: The Memory Dilemma 01:03:15 Confabulation: The Mind's Attempt to Make Sense 01:07:55 The Impact of Memory Deficits on Reality 01:12:35 Memory Disorders and Mental Health 01:14:45 The Dual Nature of Memory: Benefits and Drawbacks 01:20:17 Exploring Aphantasia and Cognitive Abilities - Get 56% off your first subscription to MAGIC MIND. The health shot to help you enter flow - https://www.magicmind.com/evanmc Follow My Neuroscience Podcast - The Giants Shoulder Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5m3Gta5MtIYdk59pb2GJ7M?si=b33232eae67b4126 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/brief-enquiry-to-the-brain/id1752486249 My Startup weeve - https://www.weeve.ie/ My Socials X - https://twitter.com/evan_mcgl LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-mcgloughlin/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evan_mcgloughlin/

Donate to my Paypal. Thank you so much! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=L38HCUYY5TDTG Sadie Dingfelder, also known online as the Faceblind Journalist is a Scientific Communicator and lives with one of the most severe cases of prosopagnosia ever recorded. Sadie lived for 38 years without any idea she was born with this remarkable brain until she came across prosopagnosia at her work. 02:13 Introduction to Sadie and Prosopagnosia03:15 The Neuroscience of Facial Processing10:18 Learning to See in 3D15:59 The Journey of Training and Progress19:59 Funny Mistakes and Bizarre Incidents31:49 Loneliness and Coping Strategies38:26 Discovering Face Blindness and Humorous Moments41:38 Living in the Present: Mental Time Travel and Cognitive Differences45:15 The Experience of Aphantasia: Inability to Visualize48:43 Understanding Different Types of Thinking: Inner Monologue and Abstract Relations51:36 Diagnosing Prosopagnosia: Face Memory Tests and Behavioral Observations55:01 Accepting the Diagnosis: Coming to Terms with Cognitive Differences59:51 Emotional Impact: Processing the Diagnosis and Its Implications01:05:07 Neurodiversity and Individuality: Recognizing the Spectrum of Cognitive Differences01:11:34 Steve Wozniak's Journey: Acquired Prosopagnosia and Pursuit of Neuroscience01:17:08 Creating an Inclusive Society: Empathy and Acceptance of Neurodiversity In this episode Sadie brilliantly educates me on the underlying Neuroscience of facial recognition. She goes deep on the difficulties she faced growing up, unable to make any friends as she couldn't recognise anyone. Her story is truly remarkable and this was without a doubt one of the most amazing episodes I've ever recorded. If you enjoyed please remember to Subscribe to the Channel. It really helps me out. To Support the Channel - Get 56% off your first subscription to MAGIC MIND. The health shot to help you enter flow - https://www.magicmind.com/evanmc Follow My Neuroscience Podcast - The Giants Shoulder Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5m3Gta5MtIYdk59pb2GJ7M?si=b33232eae67b4126 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/brief-enquiry-to-the-brain/id1752486249 My Startup weeve - https://www.weeve.ie/ My Socials X - https://twitter.com/evan_mcgl LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-mcgloughlin/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evan_mcgloughlin/

Dr. Kevin Smith studies the biology and psychology of individual-level differences in political attitudes and behaviour. In this conversation, Dr. Kevin Smith discusses the intersection of psychophysiology and political behavior, exploring how individuals respond to political stimuli and the physiological and psychological impacts of political stress. Skip to parts that interest you 00:00 Intro 02:23 Introduction to Psychophysiology and Political Responses 05:22 The Impact of Political Stimuli on Mental Health 08:19 The Role of Social Media in Political Stress 11:23 Political Stress Across Different Countries 14:17 Evolutionary Perspectives on Political Stress 17:27 Differences in Stress Responses: Left vs. Right 20:15 Physiological Measurements in Political Psychology 23:21 Genetics and Political Ideology 26:24 The Neuroscience of Emotion in Politics 29:23 Causality: Genetics vs. Environment in Political Beliefs 45:03 The Connection Between Olfaction and Political Orientation 47:51 Biological Markers and Political Engagement 54:57 Neuro-Politics: Brain Differences in Ideology 01:43 Understanding Polarization and Tribalism 01:11:50 Changing Minds: The Psychology of Belief 01:20:21 Politics as a Process: A Perspective on Stress To Support the Channel - Get 56% off your first subscription to MAGIC MIND. The health shot to help you enter flow - https://www.magicmind.com/evanmc Follow My Neuroscience Podcast - The Giants Shoulder Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5m3Gta5MtIYdk59pb2GJ7M?si=b33232eae67b4126 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/brief-enquiry-to-the-brain/id1752486249 My Startup weeve - https://www.weeve.ie/ My Socials X - https://twitter.com/evan_mcgl LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-mcgloughlin/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evan_mcgloughlin/

Tony Zador is a Computational Neuroscientist from the Cold Harbour Springs Laboratory who is attempting the gargantuan task of modelling all the connections in the human brain using a fascinating and novel approach that he developed. Using Viruses! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:36 - Introduction to Connectomics 05:00- The Ambitious Goal of Mapping Neural Circuits 11:20 - Insights into the Human Brain from Connectomics 27:58 - Delivery of Barcoded Viruses to Neurons 34:11 - Output and Findings of Connectomics Research 41:24 - Discovering the Randomness of Brain Wiring 47:35 - Randomness in Brain Development 52:18 - The Third Component in the Nature-Nurture Debate 57:06 - The Impact of Language Deprivation 01:07:15 - Understanding Emotions as Persistent States 01:16:13 - Exploring the Intersection of Neuroscience and AI 01:20:44 - The Challenge of Energy Efficiency in AI Systems 01:31:23 - Unraveling the Principles of Neural Circuits 01:34:45 - Key Differences between Biological and Artificial Neural Networks 01:38:39 - The Limitations of Data and Compute 01:42:36 - The Answer Isn't More Data 01:44:55 - The Exciting Potential of Neuroscience and AI Collaboration 01:48:23 - The Importance of Making the Same Mistakes 01:55:18 - The Evolutionary Curriculum Approach Dr. Tony Zador discusses the field of connectomics and his novel approach to studying neural circuits. He explains that the connectome is the wiring diagram of a neural circuit and that understanding how a circuit is wired can provide insight into how it functions. Dr. Zador got interested in connectomics after recognizing the importance of understanding neural circuitry in neuroscience. He developed a new technology that uses barcoded viruses to fill neurons with unique DNA sequences, allowing for the mapping of neural connections. This approach has provided insights into the wiring patterns of the brain and the principles of brain circuitry. The conversation explores the role of randomness in brain development and the implications for understanding the nature-nurture debate. It delves into the concept of emotions and how they emerge from neural circuits. The discussion also touches on the intersection of neuroscience and AI, particularly in terms of energy efficiency and mimicking the brain's computational processes. In this conversation, Tony Zador discusses the intersection of neuroscience and AI. He highlights the importance of understanding the principles of neural circuits and how they wire up in order to advance AI. Zador also explores the potential of brain organoids and the insights they can provide into neural development and behavior. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between neuroscience and AI to unlock new possibilities and address challenges. Zador shares his excitement about the evolutionary curriculum approach and the study of sparse neural activity. He also expresses concerns about economic disruption and the need for better communication of science to the general public.