Podcasts about brain evolution

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily', the IRS is making waves in government tech adoption with its upcoming acquisition of an Nvidia SuperPod AI supercomputer. This sophisticated system, featuring thirty-one servers with Blackwell processors, will be installed at their Martinsburg, West Virginia computing center. The system aims to revolutionize the agency's machine learning capabilities, particularly in fraud detection and taxpayer behavior analysis, marking a significant step forward in AI integration within government operations.In a recent study on AI energy consumption, ChatGPT's latest model GPT-4 has been found to use significantly less power than previously thought. Research by Epoch AI reveals that each query consumes approximately 0.3 watt-hours, ten times lower than earlier estimates. This efficiency improvement is attributed to advanced hardware implementation, system optimization, and more accurate calculation methods, though the cumulative energy impact remains substantial given millions of daily queries.Lastly, research published in Science has unveiled how birds and mammals have independently evolved complex brains through distinct pathways while achieving similar cognitive abilities. The study, led by Dr. Fernando García-Moreno, used advanced spatial transcriptomics and mathematical modeling to reveal fundamental differences in brain development between species. Despite using different genetic tools and developmental processes, both groups have achieved remarkable cognitive capabilities, challenging our traditional understanding of brain evolution and intelligence.From Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/irs-acquiring-nvidia-supercomp-bQ9BUXJuSLOUpHZdCJ.vEA https://www.perplexity.ai/page/chatgpt-energy-use-overestimat-cn02azRBR2._eM_sH2n_Pw https://www.perplexity.ai/page/complex-brains-evolved-indepen-uPS546tuRJaWwidjGvrNCQ**Introducing Perplexity Deep Research:**https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-perplexity-deep-research Perplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin

Join my upcoming Positive Intelligence®️ Program In a world that often feels disconnected, it's easy to forget that you are your most important investment. In this episode, I share a personal story from 2012 when I had an intuitive sense about my husband's passing. That experience led me to prepare emotionally, physically, and financially, even though I faced a lot of resistance along the way. Those preparations made a huge difference when the time came—I was able to support my family, keep my business steady, and navigate through the grief. Later on, when I started feeling a bit stuck in my work, I discovered the Positive Intelligence®️ (PQ) framework. Blending this approach with intuition reignited my passion and helped me—and my clients—handle life's challenges with more ease and grace. I'll share practical tips on recognizing and managing those internal saboteurs we all have, and offer exercises you can start using right away to quiet that negative inner voice. Remember, as intelligent and successful women, we often put ourselves last. But it's time to change that. You deserve to invest in yourself. I'd love for you to join my upcoming six-week program where we'll combine Positive Intelligence and intuition to support your personal and professional growth. Let's reconnect with ourselves and embrace this journey together. I can't wait to share this episode with you! Take the Saboteur Assessment ---

Send us a Text Message.About the guest: Robert Barton, PhD is an evolutionary anthropologist and Professor at Durham University. He studies the evolution of the brain and behavior across species, including humans.Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Barton discuss: mammalian brain evolution; how brain and body size scale across mammals; how metabolism relates to brain size and function; the evolution of the neocortex & cerebellum in primates & humans; the concept of “intelligence” and whether it relates to brain size; and more.Related episodes:Evolution of Complex Behavior, Perception, Cognition, Consciousness & the Brain | Paul Cisek | #107Organisms, Cities, Companies & the Science of Scale | Geoffrey West | #12*This content is never meant to serve as medical advice.Support the Show.All episodes (audio & video), show notes, transcripts, and more at the M&M Substack Try Athletic Greens: Comprehensive & convenient daily nutrition. Free 1-year supply of vitamin D with purchase.Try SiPhox Health—Affordable, at-home bloodwork w/ a comprehensive set of key health marker. Use code TRIKOMES for a 10% discount.Try the Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Use code MIND for 10% off.Learn all the ways you can support my efforts

Join us for an enlightening episode of “The Story of Us” YouTube series as we sit down with Dr. Emily Casanova, an assistant professor of neuroscience at Loyola University New Orleans. Dr. Casanova's groundbreaking research delves into the intricate connections between brain evolution, Neanderthal DNA, and autism in modern humans. In this interview, Dr. Casanova shares her insights on: • How Neanderthal genetic variants influence autism susceptibility in contemporary populations. • The evolutionary impact of ancient human hybridization on brain development and function. • The significance of her findings for understanding the complexity of autism and related conditions. Discover how the legacy of our ancient ancestors continues to shape human health and development today. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in genetics, anthropology, and the cutting-edge intersections of neuroscience and evolutionary biology.

DHA is an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid essential for human brain development. This interview with Professor Michael Crawford covers the evolution of the human brain, the role of DHA & marine food web, the consequences of inadequate DHA for human health,  how to ensure ongoing abundant access to seafood through marine agriculture to preserve the cognitive function of humanity, and much more.Prof. Crawford is a UK researcher and undisputed world expert on DHA. He lives in London and personally consumes seafood 5x per week.--------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT the Regenerative Health Podcast by purchasing through the following links: 

Dan and Catherine explore the unique characteristics of the human brain that set us apart from other organisms. Delving into evolutionary psychology, they investigate how the development of the human mind and brain during childhood shapes our distinct identity as human beings.  Touching on the science of brain evolution, the hosts navigate through the intricate interplay between biology and the essential role of social interaction in human development. Have your call in questions be featured on the podcast: Leave a voicemail at 949-257-2436 Learn more and read articles: https://www.magiscenter.com/purposeful-lab

In part one of a two part interview, Dan and Catherine chat with Sofia Carozza, a neuroscientist conducting postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School, on the complexities of the human brain. Sofia explains key aspects of brain development, neural plasticity, and the role of evolutionary biology in shaping the brain. Don't miss this insightful episode that highlights just how amazing and intricate the human brain is.Have your call in questions be featured on the podcast: Leave a voicemail at 949-257-2436 Learn more and read articles: https://www.magiscenter.com/purposeful-lab

The neocortex of our brain is the seat of our intellect. New data suggests that mammals created it with new types of cells that they developed only after their evolutionary split from reptiles. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org. Music is “Pulse” by Geographer.

Dr. Kirk Erickson is Director of Translational Neuroscience and Mardian J. Blair Endowed Chair of Neuroscience at the AdventHealth Research Institute, Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Erickson received his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was a post-doctoral scholar at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Engineering. He was also a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh before starting at AdventHealth. Dr. Erickson's vast research program focuses on the effects of physical activity on brain health across the lifespan. This research has resulted in > 250 published articles and 15 book chapters. Dr. Erickson's research has been funded by numerous awards and grants from NIH, the Alzheimer's Association, and other organizations. He has been awarded a large multi-site Phase III clinical trial examining the impact of exercise on cognitive function in cognitively normal older adults. His research resulted in the prestigious Chancellor's Distinguished Research Award from the University of Pittsburgh. He was named a Fellow of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research in 2016, and a Distinguished Scientist Award by Murdoch University in 2018. He currently holds a Visiting Professor appointment at the University of Granada, Spain. Dr. Erickson was a member of the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee, and chair of the Brain Health subcommittee charged with developing the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. His research has been featured in a long list of print, radio, and electronic media including the New York Times, CNN, BBC News, NPR, Time, and the Wall Street Journal.   This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Solutions: https://sleepmeasurements.fibion.com/ --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS: https://sens.fibion.com/ --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.  Learn more about Fibion Research : fibion.com/research --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. https://fibionkids.fibion.com/ --- Collect self-report physical activity data easily and cost-effectively https://mimove.fibion.com/ --- Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/PA_Researcher Follow host Dr Olli Tikkanen on Twitter https://twitter.com/ollitikkanen Follow Fibion on Twitter https://twitter.com/fibion https://www.youtube.com/@PA_Researcher

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.04.25.538209v1?rss=1 Authors: Castrillon, G., Epp, S., Bose, A., Fraticelli, L., Hechler, A., Belenya, R., Ranft, A., Yakushev, I., Utz, L., Sundar, L. K. S., Rauschecker, J., Preibisch, C., Kurcyus, K., Riedl, V. Abstract: Humans spend more energy on the brain than any other species. However, the high energy demand cannot be fully explained by brain size scaling alone. We hypothesized that energy-demanding signaling strategies may have contributed to human cognitive development. We measured the energy distribution along signaling pathways using multimodal brain imaging and found that evolutionarily novel connections have up to 67% higher energetic costs of signaling than sensory-motor pathways. Additionally, histology, transcriptomic data, and molecular imaging independently reveal an upregulation of signaling at G-protein coupled receptors in energy-demanding regions. We found that neuromodulators are predominantly involved in complex cognition such as reading or memory processing. Our study suggests that the upregulation of neuromodulator activity, alongside increased brain size, is a crucial aspect of human brain evolution. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

Nick talks to neuroscientist Dr. Joseph LeDoux, who runs a research lab at New York University. His research focuses on the neurobiology of emotion, memory and behavior and he has written several popular science books including, "The Deep History of Ourselves." They discuss: brain evolution; what is behavior? what are emotion and cognition, and how are they intertwined; consciousness, language, and memory.USEFUL LINKSSign up for the weekly Mind & Matter newsletter[https://mindandmatter.substack.com/?sort=top]Follow Nick's work through Linktree:[https://linktr.ee/trikomes]Elysium Health, a life sciences company focused on aging research. Use code MIND for 10% off first purchase of any of their supplement products. Valid until 6/22/2022.[https://www.elysiumhealth.com/discount/MIND]DoubleBlind Magazine, a leading source of news, information, and education about psychedelics. Use code MINDMATTER for 20% site-wide.[https://www.doubleblindmag.com/mindmatter]Athletic Greens, comprehensive daily nutrition (Free 1-year supply Vitamin D w/ purchase)[https://www.athleticgreens.com/mindandmatter]Organize your digital highlights & notes w/ Readwise (2 months free w/ sub)[https://readwise.io/nickjikomes/]Download the podcast & follow Nick at his website[https://www.nickjikomes.com]Try Levels Health to monitor your blood sugar & optimize your diet[https://www.levelshealth.com/join?partner=MINDANDMATTER]Support the show

Nick talks to paleoanthropologist Dr. Lee Berger about human evolution. Dr. Berger is a professor of anthropology in South Africa, explorer-in-residence for National Geographic, and author of, "Becoming Human." Lee's team has mapped and explored caves all over South Africa, discovering a treasure trove of ancient human fossils. This includes the discovery of Homo naledi, an ancient human ancestor that had a much smaller brain than humans, but may have nonetheless harbored advanced cognitive abilities. Lee described the discovery of Homo naledi, human brain evolution, and why we are in a gold age of paleoanthropology. USEFUL LINKS:Download the podcast & follow Nick at his website[www.nickjikomes.com]Support the show on Patreon & get early access to episodes[https://www.patreon.com/nickjikomes]Sign up for the weekly Mind & Matter newsletter[https://mindandmatter.substack.com/]Athletic Greens, comprehensive daily nutrition (Free 1-year supply of Vitamin D w/ purchase)[https://www.athleticgreens.com/mindandmatter]Try MUD/WTR, a mushroom-based coffee alternative[https://www.mudwtr.com/mindmatter]Discount Code ($5 off) = MINDMATTEROrganize your digital highlights & notes w/ Readwise (2 months free w/ subscription)[https://readwise.io/nickjikomes/]Start your own podcast (get $20 Amazon gift card after signup)[https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1507198]Buy Mind & Matter T-Shirts[https://www.etsy.com/shop/OURMIND?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1036758072§ion_id=34648633]Connect with Nick Jikomes on Twitter[https://twitter.com/trikomes]​​​Learn more about our podcast sponsor, Dosist[https://dosist.com/]ABOUT Nick Jikomes:Nick is a neuroscientist and podcast host. He is currently Director of Science & Innovation at Leafly, a technology startup in the legal cannabis industry. He received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University and a B.S. in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nickjikomes)

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Rebekah Keating Godfrey about her research of studying neural traits in insects. She also talks about her challenges through her education journey and the importance of taking a break. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

Kate Jeffery is a professor of behavioural neuroscience at University College London, where she works on spatial navigation. In this conversation, we talk about the history of spatial navigation, Kate's work on grid cells and place cells in 3D, and her recent work on entropy and brain evolution.  Timestamps0:00:05: Kate's journey from medicine to neuroscience 0:10:57: A brief history of spatial navigation0:30:43: PhD applications now and in 19900:34:38: Kate recorded grid cells 10 years before their discovery, without realising it0:52:00: Prizes in science1:05:20: A brief interlude as Kate gives her cat a treat 1:05:48: Lessons from working with Richard Morris and John O'Keefe1:09:28: Spatial navigation in 3D1:34:54: How many dimensions can the hippocampal formation track?1:40:50: Kate's collaboration with Carlo Rovelli  Podcast linksWebsite: https://bjks.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BjksPodcastKate's linksWebsite: https://jefferylab.com/Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=l1VlIFAAAAAJTwitter: https://twitter.com/drkjjefferyBen's linksWebsite: www.bjks.blog/Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=-nWNfvcAAAAJ  ReferencesAronov et al 2017. Mapping of a non-spatial dimension by the hippocampal–entorhinal circuit. Nature  Bliss & Lømo 1973. Long‐lasting potentiation of synaptic transmission in the dentate area of the anaesthetized rabbit following stimulation of the perforant path. J Physiol  Burgess 2014. The 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: a spatial model for cognitive neuroscience. Neuron  Casali et al 2019. Altered neural odometry in the vertical dimension. PNAS  Fyhn et al 2004. Spatial representation in the entorhinal cortex. Science  Grieves et al 2020. The place-cell representation of volumetric space in rats. Nat Commun  Grieves et al 2020. Grid cell firing fields in a volumetric space. bioRxiv Hafting et al 2005. Microstructure of a spatial map in the entorhinal cortex. NatureJeffery et al 1997. Directional control of hippocampal place fields. Exp Brain ResJeffery & Morris 1993. Cumulative long-term potentiation in the rat dentate gyrus correlates with, but does not modify, performance in the water maze. HippocampusJeffery & O'Keefe 1999. Learned interaction of visual and idiothetic cues in the control of place field orientation. Exp Brain ResJeffery et al 2019. On the statistical mechanics of life: Schrödinger revisited. EntropyJeffery & Rovelli 2020. Transitions in brain evolution: space, time and entropy. Trends NeurosciMorris et al 1982. Place navigation impaired in rats with hippocampal lesions. NatureO'Keefe & Dostrovsky 1971. The hippocampus as a spatial map: Preliminary evidence from unit activity in the freely-moving rat. Brain ResRanck 1984. Head direction cells in the deep layer of dorsal presubiculum in freely moving rats. In Society of Neurosci AbstractRovelli 2016. Seven brief lessons on physicsShannon 1948. The mathematical theory of communicationStensola et al 2012. The entorhinal grid map is discretized. NatureYartsev et al 2011. Grid cells without theta oscillations in the entorhinal cortex of bats. Nature

Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly human physical, mental, social, and cultural features evolved. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 36195]

Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly human physical, mental, social, and cultural features evolved. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 36195]

Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly human physical, mental, social, and cultural features evolved. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 36195]

Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly human physical, mental, social, and cultural features evolved. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 36195]

Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly human physical, mental, social, and cultural features evolved. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 36195]

Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly human physical, mental, social, and cultural features evolved. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 36195]

Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly human physical, mental, social, and cultural features evolved. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 36195]

Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly human physical, mental, social, and cultural features evolved. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 36195]

Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly human physical, mental, social, and cultural features evolved. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 36195]

Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly human physical, mental, social, and cultural features evolved. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 36195]

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.09.22.308981v1?rss=1 Authors: Luppi, A. I., Mediano, P. A. M., Rosas, F. E., Holland, N., Fryer, T. D., O'Brien, J. T., Rowe, J. B., Menon, D. K., Bor, D., Stamatakis, E. A. Abstract: A fundamental question in neuroscience is how brain organisation gives rise to humans' unique cognitive abilities. Although complex cognition is widely assumed to rely on frontal and parietal brain regions, the underlying mechanisms remain elusive: current approaches are unable to disentangle different forms of information processing in the brain. Here, we introduce a powerful framework to identify synergistic and redundant contributions to neural information processing and cognition. Leveraging multimodal data including functional MRI, PET, cytoarchitectonics and genetics, we reveal that synergistic interactions are the fundamental drivers of complex human cognition. Whereas redundant information dominates sensorimotor areas, synergistic activity is closely associated with the brain's prefrontal-parietal and default networks; furthermore, meta-analytic results demonstrate a close relationship between high-level cognitive tasks and synergistic information. From an evolutionary perspective, the human brain exhibits higher prevalence of synergistic information than non-human primates. At the macroscale, we demonstrate that high-synergy regions underwent the highest degree of evolutionary cortical expansion. At the microscale, human-accelerated genes promote synergistic interactions by enhancing synaptic transmission. These convergent results provide critical insights that synergistic neural interactions underlie the evolution and functioning of humans' sophisticated cognitive abilities, and demonstrate the power of our widely applicable information decomposition framework. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info

In Reality... we're floating. Today I go OFF on evolution of consciousness, DUNK DAY variables, governor in my mind, nutrition fuel, Ray Dalio's take on creativeness, why I'm extra strict with my diet right now and why the sun can't burn me!! One of my favorite pods so far. Hope you ENJOY!!

In this episode, Celine and Jeremiah talk with Abdi Assadi! Abdi is an amazing healer, acupuncturist, intuitive, and author. Because we covered so many topics during our conversation with him, most notably the Shadow, we decided to split this episode into two parts, this being the first. You can find out more about Abdi by visiting his website, www.abdiassadi.com, where you can find his book "Shadows on the Path", his blog, and his podcast (www.abdiassadi.com/podcast). You can also follow Abdi on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube: @abdiassadi. People, books, ideas, and places we reference in this episode: Nemesis & Narcissus, Mercury Retrograde, Biofeedback Therapy, Sympathetic & Parasympathetic Nervous Systems, Brain Evolution, Fraternal Order of Police Opposes Impeachment, Oklahoma Open Carry Law, Low Crime Rate in US, Scarface, Hungry Ghost, The Matrix, Acupuncture, and the difference between Chinese and Japanese/Vietnamese Practices, We hope you enjoy!

with Dr. James Rilling

In today's podcast I get raw and real with MIT educated physicist Peter Fiekowsky. We talk about Climate Change and how humanity is on borrowed time in it's choice to become a full grown adult.As you listen in on our conversation you will hear in Peter's voice joy, hope and optimism as we discuss how humanity past it's survival tipping point 30 years ago and the state of humanity's longevity now, how we need to bust through policy gridlock in the political realm and our need to achieve social permission to restore the climate so that we can take responsibility of future generations - in the same way our parents looked after us as kids. We talked about how the invocation of fear stops people from thinking creatively, how being a part of a tribe is more important than water for survival and how sharing intensely with people creates a happy humanity. We talked about science, brain evolution, thoughts, beliefs, relationships, happiness and the importance of turning the #metoo movement around; yep, all in the name of climate change. He also announces that the first ever Summit for Climate Restoration is coming up in September this year which finally gives us permission to restore the climate. This conversation is about what it takes to become a humanity of fully grown adults.In addition to being an MIT educated physicist, Peter is the founder and Chairman of the Foundation for Climate Restoration. This foundation is working to ensure that the required actions are taken to restore a safe and healthy climate by 2050. Peter has 30 years’ experience as a citizen lobbyist for poverty and climate issues. He is also president of a software company providing critical software for computer chip production. He holds 27 patents, and lives in Los Altos, the heart of Silicon Valley. You can follow Peter on FaceBook by clicking here.Click here to find out more about what I'm up to and to stream from iTunes, Spotify, Google Play or Stitcher.

Jon Kaas (Vanderbilt University, Nashville) discusses his view on the evolution of brains from early mammals to humans. Interviewed by Paul Verschure and Tony Prescott.

Zoltán Monár (Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford) discusses his work on the development of the brain. Interviewed by Paul Verschure and Tony Prescott.

Nora Gedgaudas is a widely recognized expert on what is popularly referred to as the “Paleo diet”. She is the author of the international best-selling book, Primal Body, Primal Mind: Beyond the Paleo Diet for Total Health and A Longer Life. She is also the author of the best selling ebook: Rethinking Fatigue: What Your Adrenals Are Really Telling You and What You Can Do About It. Nora is an experienced nutritional consultant, speaker and educator, widely interviewed on national and international radio, popular podcasts, online summits, television and film. Her own popular podcasts are widely listened to on iTunes and are available for free download. She maintains a private practice in Portland, Oregon as both a Board-Certified nutritional consultant and a Board-Certified clinical Neurofeedback Specialist. Her latest book Primal Fat Burner was released in January 2017 by Simon & Schuster (Atria).

Adam Rutherford talks to researchers on a major global study that aimed to quantify how climate change has already damaged the health of millions of people. Hugh Montgomery is the co-chair of the Lancet Countdown report and says that climate change is the largest single threat to global health. Climate scientist Peter Cox talks about his stark findings on the increase in the number of vulnerable people exposed to heat waves between now and the turn of the century. We hear anecdotes and concerns from listeners following our item last week on the catastrophic decline in flying insects in the last quarter century and the disappearance of moth snow storms. What can the social lives and brains of whales and dolphins tell us about the evolution of our species cognitive capacities and white matter? Adam talks to Susanne Shultz of the University of Manchester. Everyone's favourite indoor firework, the Pharoah's Serpent, is under scientific scrutiny from chemists Tom Miller and Andrea Sella at University College London.

ABOUT TODAY'S SHOW: When I was searching for how to live a happy life, there was one person that popped into my head! My friend, Joan Neustifter Riedel, is one I see who lives a happy life. So I asked her is she would share her tips on how to live a happy life! I know that happiness is something that we all strive for, yet many of us struggle! Especially when times get tough or when life gets chaotic and busy! I think you will find these tips simple, doable and rewarding! LINKS MENTIONED5 Minute Journal: http://bit.ly/5-m-jBeachbody On Demand: http://www.bod365.net Brain Evolution: http://bit.ly/brainzen WANT MORE? If you would like to listen/view previous episodes of the Power Blast Podcast, please visit this link to subscribe and download episodes! HINT: Episode 500 was an incredible interview with Tony Horton! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-blast-podcast/id260978021?mt=2 My website: http://www.putyourselffirst.com  Connect with me on FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/coachtinsley Watch me on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/ptinsley Connect on Instagram: @PerryTinsley Let's Tweet on Twitter @PerryTinsley How awesome are you for reading all the way to the bottom like this? You Rock!

July 19, 2017 – Dr. Katherine Bryant, Ph.D. and Dr. Erin Hecht, Ph.D. are co-founders of My So Called Lab. In Episode 1, Katherine interviews Erin, who is a research scientist in Atlanta, Georgia studying how different evolutionary trajectories have produced different behaviors and abilities in different animals. You can follow Erin on Twitter at @labhecht Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram at mysocalledlab for lab selfies, scientists throughout history, and more! If you'd like to get involved, just head over to our website at www.mysocalledlab.com/submit.

Dietrich Stout on "Technology and Cognitive Evolution: What's human about the human brain? Exploring evolutionary specializations of the human brain." From Emory University's Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture Summer 2011 Workshop, (May 25-27, 2011)

Brain Evolution Workshop (6 of 6) | Craig Hadley | What's Human about the Human Brain? Exploring Evolutionary Specializations of the Human Brain

Dietrich Stout "Archaeological and Paleontological Record of Human Cognitive Evolution: What's human about the human brain? Exploring evolutionary specializations of the human brain." From Emory University's Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture Summer 2011 Workshop, May 25-27, 2011."

Todd Preuss on "Introduction of study of Brain Evolution: What's human about the human brain? Exploring evolutionary specializations of the human brain." From Emory University's Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture Summer 2011 Workshop, May 25-27, 2011."

Todd Preuss "Fundamentals of Evolutionary Neuroscience: What's human about the human brain? Exploring evolutionary specializations of the human brain." From Emory University's Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture Summer 2011 Workshop, May 25-27, 2011."

Jim Rilling, "_Structural Brain Imaging Methods: What's human about the human brain? Exploring evolutionary specializations of the human brain." From Emory University's Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture Summer 2011 Workshop, May 25-27, 2011."

We present the second part of Joel Parker's interview of Joshua Foer, author of the book "Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything" (the full interview can be found here).  To round out the "brain theme" of the show, we also include an excerpt of BBC's Science in Action where Jon Stuart talks with paleontologist Timothy Rowe about how our brains evolved and how scientists can study brains from long dead, ancient mammals. Producer: Joel Parker Hosts: Joel Parker, Susan Moran, Breanna Draxler Engineer: Ted Burnham Listen to the show:

Interview with Jimmy Carter; News Items: Ward Churchill Fired, Homeopathic Surgeon, UK UFO, Asian Parasite Killing Bees; Your Questions and E-mails: Electric Car, Brain Evolution; Science or Fiction; Skeptical Puzzle

Interview with Jimmy Carter; News Items: Ward Churchill Fired, Homeopathic Surgeon, UK UFO, Asian Parasite Killing Bees; Your Questions and E-mails: Electric Car, Brain Evolution; Science or Fiction; Skeptical Puzzle