Podcasts about Hebb

Title: Season 5 Day 6  – The Gift of Peace Summary: Welcome to Season 5 of the Rewire Your Brain Podcast. I'm your host, Liz Bagwell. This episode is titled: The Gift of Peace. I share with you a bit about the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, how God gave us way more power over our thoughts than we could ever imagine and the super easy prompts that help us focus in on Jesus and the positive things He is doing in our lives. Each prompt draws you closer to Jesus and helps you to see Him and all the miracles He has placed throughout your day more clearly.       

Title: Season 5 Day 5  – Lessons from Jacob Summary: Welcome to Season 5 of the Rewire Your Brain Podcast. I'm your host, Liz Bagwell. This episode is titled: Lessons from Jacob. I share with you a bit about the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, how God gave us way more power over our thoughts than we could ever imagine and the super easy prompts that help us focus in on Jesus and the positive things He is doing in our lives. Each prompt draws you closer to Jesus and helps you to see Him and all the miracles He has placed throughout your day more clearly.  Today I share some personal stories about how I am helping myself and my family reframe our thoughts in the everyday as well as a meditation with Jesus that I believe the Lord wanted me to share with many of you ahead of the holidays.    

In today's episode, we dig into one of the most powerful (and most misunderstood) features of the human brain: your built in negativity bias. You'll learn:why your brain holds onto negative experienceswhy “reality” is filtered, not objectivehow the Reticular Activating System (RAS) decides what you noticeand how mountain biking is a surprisingly effective tool for retraining your attentionIf you've ever wondered why one bad ride, one mistake, or one negative comment sticks in your mind far longer than all the good stuff combined, this episode will finally help you make sense of it and CHANGE it! You'll learn practical, science-backed tools to start training your attention today (on the trail and in daily life) so your brain becomes better at noticing possibilities, capabilities, and micro-wins instead of dangers and mistakes to build a more supportive inner environment.We explore:Baumeister et al., “Bad Is Stronger Than Good”the fast subcortical threat pathway that triggers your amygdala before you can thinkwhy positive moments fade unless you consciously reinforce themhow attention literally rewires your neural pathway Hebbian learningand why your RAS acts like a “bouncer,” filtering your world based on what you engage with✨ Patreon Bonus: Patrons get a free downloadable cheat sheet that summarizes all tools and concepts from today's episode.Join here to get it PLUS other exclusive perks: https://www.patreon.com/c/rideandinspire This episode is not sponsored. It's made possible by the lovely humans who support my work on Patreon. If you want to help me keep creating science-based, real-talk MTB content, JOIN my Patreon, thank you.

Title: Season 5 Episode 3 – Abundant Blessings Summary: Welcome to Season 5 of the Rewire Your Brain Podcast. I'm your host, Liz Bagwell. This episode is titled: Abundant Blessings I share with you a bit about the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, how God gave us way more power over our thoughts than we could ever imagine and the super easy prompts that help us focus in on Jesus and the positive things He is doing in our lives. Each prompt draws you closer to Jesus and helps you to see Him and all the miracles He has placed throughout your day more clearly.  Today's scripture is Number 6:24-26 and we are discussing blessings Jesus has gifted us. We also have a new meditation with Jesus today and a fun action.      

Title: Season 5 Episode 3 –  Breaking Generational Chains Summary: Welcome to Season 5 of the Rewire Your Brain Podcast. I'm your host, Liz Bagwell. This episode is titled:  Breaking Generational Chains I share with you a bit about the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, how God gave us way more power over our thoughts than we could ever imagine and the super easy prompts that help us focus in on Jesus and the positive things He is doing in our lives. Each prompt draws you closer to Jesus and helps you to see Him and all the miracles He has placed throughout your day more clearly.  Today's scripture is Leviticus 24:1-2. This is the same as last episode but we are looking at it from a different perspective.   

In this episode, Earl and Mariam dive deep into The Neuroscience of Gratitude—breaking down what actually happens in your brain when you pause and say “thank you.” From activating the medial prefrontal cortex and the nucleus accumbens to boosting dopamine and serotonin, gratitude turns into a natural mood-reset button that lowers stress and strengthens your emotional resilience.Together, Earl and Mariam explore how Hebb's Law (“neurons that fire together, wire together”) explains why gratitude literally rewires your brain for positivity. They also share fun and creative ways to practice gratitude—like memory jars, journal art, vision boards, and gratitude letters—that help you turn science into everyday rituals.Whether you're crafting, journaling, or looking to shift your mindset, this episode shows how just 15 minutes of gratitude can help transform your mood, strengthen relationships, and build long-lasting emotional balance.Educational purposes only—always consult a healthcare professional for emotional or physical concerns.

Title: Season 5 Episode 2 – Lessons from Olive Pressing- When Our Fruit is Pressed for Something Greater.  Summary: Welcome to Season 5 of the Rewire Your Brain Podcast. I'm your host, Liz Bagwell. This episode is titled: Lessons from Olive Pressing- When Our Fruit is Pressed for Something Greater.  I share with you a bit about the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, how God gave us way more power over our thoughts than we could ever imagine and the super easy prompts that help us focus in on Jesus and the positive things He is doing in our lives. Each prompt draws you closer to Jesus and helps you to see Him and all the miracles He has placed throughout your day more clearly.  Today's scripture is Leviticus 24:1-2 and we are discussing times in our lives when pruning and refining turns into a pressing season.      

Title: Season 5 Episode 1 – "Yielding Peaceful Fruit" (Rewire Your Brain Podcast) Summary: Welcome to Season 5 of the Rewire Your Brain Podcast. I'm your host, Liz Bagwell. In this Season 5 premier episode titled "Yielding Peaceful Fruit," I share with you a bit about the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, how God gave us way more power over our thoughts than we could ever imagine and the super easy prompts that help us focus in on Jesus and the positive things He is doing in our lives. Season 5 has two new updates to the format- 1) You no longer need to pause and unpause between prompts (this helps minimize an influx of beta brain waves during prayer time) and 2)I have updated the affirmations section to specifically target rewiring over negative neural pathways. Each prompt draws you closer to Jesus and helps you to see Him and all the miracles He has placed throughout your day more clearly.  Today's scripture is Hebrews 12:11 and we are talking about areas of our life that God is pruning and areas that have yielded peaceful fruit.      

Descripción del episodio: ¿Es posible recuperar casi el 80% de tus funciones cerebrales cuando solo naciste con un 2% activo? Noah Wall es la respuesta. En este episodio de La Teoría de la Mente, te contamos la historia real de un niño que desafió toda lógica médica gracias al poder del cerebro humano. Acompáñanos a explorar el fascinante mundo de la neuroplasticidad, una capacidad que tiene tu cerebro para adaptarse, reconstruirse y crecer incluso en las circunstancias más adversas. Verás cómo tu sistema nervioso es más que una red de neuronas: es un jardín que puede florecer a cualquier edad. Con metáforas visuales, ejemplos impactantes y ejercicios prácticos, entenderás cómo tus hábitos, tus emociones, el arte, el movimiento, la respiración y hasta usar tu mano no dominante pueden reforzar tu salud mental y emocional. Este capítulo es para ti si: Estás viviendo un momento complicado y necesitas una dosis de esperanza científica. Sufres ansiedad y te gustaría saber cómo tu cerebro puede ayudarte a gestionarla. Quieres herramientas prácticas y científicamente respaldadas para fortalecer tu mente. Descubre también cómo Einstein nos dejó pistas sobre la eficiencia cerebral, qué es la ley de Hebb y cómo usar el ritmo, el equilibrio o incluso el tacto para transformar tu realidad. ️ Bienvenid@ al laboratorio más asombroso del universo: tu propio sistema nervioso. ¡No te lo pierdas! Enlaces importantes para profundizar: Nuestro nuevo libro: www.elmapadelaansiedad.com Nuestra escuela de ansiedad: www.escuelaansiedad.com Visita nuestra página web: www.amadag.com Facebook: Asociación Agorafobia Instagram: @amadag.psico ▶️ Youtube Amadag TV: Canal oficial 25 Keywords (separadas por comas): neuroplasticidad,ansiedad,neurogénesis,Noah Wall,cerebro humano,recuperación cerebral,neurociencia,conectoma,estimulación neuronal,ley de Hebb,Einstein cerebro,cerebro jardín,poda sináptica,plasticidad cerebral,salud mental,autocuidado mental,reconectar cuerpo,ritmos cerebrales,ejercicios para el cerebro,habilidades mentales,crear hábitos,cambio de vida,cerebro adaptable,superación,terapia neuropsicológica Hashtags: #neuroplasticidad,#saludmental,#ansiedad,#teoriadelamente,#cerebrohumano,#superaciónpersonal

Hi listeners!In this episode, I'm diving into 4 neuroscience concepts that will change the way you think and feel. We explore how your brain shapes your reality — often without you even realizing it.You'll hear about the placebo effect (and its lesser-known twin, the nocebo). mirror neurons, and something called Hebb's Law. You will learn how these concepts both help or hinder healing, regulation, and change.Enjoy!Keep connected for early access to offers, workshops (email list) -  https://www.neurospark.co.nz/workshopLightning Process Success Stories:    https://www.neurospark.co.nz/testimonialsLightning Process Application:  https://www.neurospark.co.nz/applicationBook a free call here:  https://calendly.com/neurospark/20min?back=1

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Support the show to get full episodes and join the Discord community. Joe Monaco and Grace Hwang co-organized a recent workshop I participated in, the 2024 BRAIN NeuroAI Workshop. You may have heard of the BRAIN Initiative, but in case not, BRAIN is is huge funding effort across many agencies, one of which is the National Institutes of Health, where this recent workshop was held. The BRAIN Initiative began in 2013 under the Obama administration, with the goal to support developing technologies to help understand the human brain, so we can cure brain based diseases. BRAIN Initiative just became a decade old, with many successes like recent whole brain connectomes, and discovering the vast array of cell types. Now the question is how to move forward, and one area they are curious about, that perhaps has a lot of potential to support their mission, is the recent convergence of neuroscience and AI... or NeuroAI. The workshop was designed to explore how NeuroAI might contribute moving forward, and to hear from NeuroAI folks how they envision the field moving forward. You'll hear more about that in a moment. That's one reason I invited Grace and Joe on. Another reason is because they co-wrote a position paper a while back that is impressive as a synthesis of lots of cognitive sciences concepts, but also proposes a specific level of abstraction and scale in brain processes that may serve as a base layer for computation. The paper is called Neurodynamical Computing at the Information Boundaries, of Intelligent Systems, and you'll learn more about that in this episode. Joe's NIH page. Grace's NIH page. Twitter: Related papers Neurodynamical Computing at the Information Boundaries of Intelligent Systems. Cognitive swarming in complex environments with attractor dynamics and oscillatory computing. Spatial synchronization codes from coupled rate-phase neurons. Oscillators that sync and swarm. Mentioned A historical survey of algorithms and hardware architectures for neural-inspired and neuromorphic computing applications. Recalling Lashley and reconsolidating Hebb. BRAIN NeuroAI Workshop (Nov 12–13) NIH BRAIN NeuroAI Workshop Program Book NIH VideoCast – Day 1 Recording – BRAIN NeuroAI Workshop NIH VideoCast – Day 2 Recording – BRAIN NeuroAI Workshop Neuromorphic Principles in Biomedicine and Healthcare Workshop (Oct 21–22) NPBH 2024 BRAIN Investigators Meeting 2020 Symposium & Perspective Paper BRAIN 2020 Symposium on Dynamical Systems Neuroscience and Machine Learning (YouTube) Neurodynamical Computing at the Information Boundaries of Intelligent Systems | Cognitive Computation NSF/CIRC Community Infrastructure for Research in Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CIRC) | NSF - National Science Foundation THOR Neuromorphic Commons - Matrix: The UTSA AI Consortium for Human Well-Being 0:00 - Intro 25:45 - NeuroAI Workshop - neuromorphics 33:31 - Neuromorphics and theory 49:19 - Reflections on the workshop 54:22 - Neurodynamical computing and information boundaries 1:01:04 - Perceptual control theory 1:08:56 - Digital twins and neural foundation models 1:14:02 - Base layer of computation

In this week's High School Football Hour, we speak with Glenwood Coach David Hay, Springfield HS Coach Jon Hebb, Sacred Heart-Griffin Coach John Allison, and Williamsville Coach Aaron Kunz. We also discuss allegations of hazing in the Rochester football program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's High School Football Hour, we're joined by Glenwood Head Coach David Hay, Springfield HS Head Coach Jon Hebb, Sacred Heart-Griffin Head Coach David Allison, Rochester's Coach Derek Leonard, and Ryan Mahan from the State Journal-Register. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's High School Football Hour, we're joined by Glenwood Head Coach David Hay, Springfield HS Head Coach Jon Hebb, Sacred Heart-Griffin Head Coach John Allison, New Berlin Head Coach James Dambacher, Williamsville Head Coach Aaron Kunz, and Bill Welt from the State Journal-Register. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our High School Football Hour features Glenwood Coach David Hay, Springfield HS Coach Jon Hebb, Athens Coach Ryan Knox, and State Journal-Register sports reporter Ryan Mahan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenwood Coach David Hay, Springfield HS Coach Jon Hebb, Williamsville Head Coach Aaron Kunz, New Berlin Head Coach James Dambacher and State Journal-Register sports reporter Ryan Mahan join Springfield's Morning News to preview week three of the high school football season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Week Two of our High School Football Hour on Springfield's Morning News, we're joined by Glenwood Head Coach David Hay, Springfield High Coach Jon Hebb, Rochester Coach Derek Leonard, SH-G Coach John Allison, and PORTA coach Lonnie McAnally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, I'm joined by Justin, drummer of The Good Depression, to chat about his coffee leanings, first drum kit, early metalcore, and way more onion talk than I expected. During the episode I was drinking Paraiso from Balance Torrefacteur. Photo by David Praph. Episode Links: https://www.thegooddepression.com/ https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beansandbreakdowns/message

At this week's rehearsal, Pamela Bowen, our manager/videographer, captured a couple more of the tunes that we are considering for inclusion in that new album we hope to start working on later this year.And, without our intending it, the two songs she videoed just happened to share the theme of rainy days and sunny days. That's a hoot, even if it was unplanned.About the SongsThe first song on today's “video extra” is The Flood's take on Bob Dylan's composition “Make You Feel My Love,” which debuted on Bob's Time Out of Mind album in 1997. As we reported earlier, this tune attracted a celebrated following, with covers by Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, Neil Diamond and Adele.It also has a prominent position in “Girl from the North Country,” the Tony-award-winning musical that currently is touring the U.S. The play centers on the music and lyrics of 28 songs Dylan wrote over the past 60 years.The second song on Pamela's video is Randy Hamilton's treatment of the Bobby Hebb classic, “Sunny.” As we wrote earlier, the song that Hebb wrote on that cold November night in 1963 not only sustained his career for a lifetime, but has become one of the world's most beloved jazzy anthems to optimism and joy. Its back story is fascinating.About the GraphicsBy the way, the graphics used throughout today's video are products of Charlie Bowen's new online toy. Have you heard about Google's new ImageFX software?ImageFX is new standalone artificial intelligence image generator that Google released three months ago as part of its AI Test Kitchen. It creates graphics from simple text phrases entered at the prompt, and it's all free. It's a ball to play with. Just type in ideas for a picture and see what it comes up with. For instance, we typed in “heart drawn on a rain-streaked window” and got four variations on this:All the pictures used to illustrate the two songs in Pamela's video were generated by ImageFX. But Back to the Songs….Back to The Flood's studio project, this will be our first new album since Paul Martin put together Speechless in 2021, and it will be the first to feature our newest Floodsters, Danny Cox and Jack Nuckols.We'd love to have your help to planning it. Send us your suggestions — just drop an email to Charlie at designbybowen@gmail.com — and we'll keep you posted as the work continues. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Welcome to the MAKES SENSE podcast, where we apply the science, art and philosophy of sense making to the things that make you go Hmmm? Those most pressing thoughts and discussions going on in our minds today. The Makes Sense Podcast is an expense free service with the intention of helping you execute on the concept of changing the way you look at things, so that the things you look at begin to change.  Today we'll MAKE SENSE of THE PROGRAM-  That way you think, feel and act? It's not your fault, its your program.   Contact - Dr. JC Doornick - https://zez.am/makessense  SHOW NOTES: As we move further into this new Makes Sense podcast, it's important that I continue to provide you with the base constructs, concepts and language that we will be using in later episodes. This podcast is about you transforming into a more conscious version of yourself so you can begin to see the previously unseen.  My intention in this episode is to expose something to your conscious mind. What makes this challenging is that this thing I want to show you is invisible to you. In fact it often cloaks itself as you. No it's not your ego. In fact, your ego works for it. “I woke up to realize that my perception of reality was not my own but one I assumed, as a result of the information I had been consuming.” - Dragon Stop for a moment and ask yourself this question. Is your interpretation of reality, including the way you look at and respond to things, your own? Or can you acknowledge the outside forces that have played a role in it? Before you say no, can you prove that it's not possible? That the way you perceive, believe and respond are a manifestation of what you have been taught and continue to reinforce everyday with the things you consume with regularity? Welcome to the program. An excerpt from my new book MAKES SENSE, Solving the mystery of why shit happens.  After a life of misfortune and suffering, French artist, Paul Gauguin painted a masterpiece in his dying days while living in exile in Tahiti. Viewed from right to left, it demonstrates the circle of life from birth to death. This powerful piece unveils the deepest mysteries of the human race and is appropriately named. Where do we come from? Where are we? And where are we going?  These questions are the premises upon which we all roam this planet in search of answers as sense-making machines. When we seek the answers to unanswerable questions, we are forced to do our best to fill in the gaps and make sense of things.. In other words, we make shit up. In fact, this is the birthplace of religion, psychology, theories, and science. All representing man's attempt to make sense of things.  Think about that for a second. Whatever it is that represents your foundation for your reality. What's good or bad. Right or Wrong? Just or injust?  Did you come up with that? Well if you came up with it, you are pretty special as most humans are born into this world without knowing these things until they are taught to them.  Why is this important? To recognize that our sense making machines have been programmed and that program is the backbone software that is controlling your hardware and virtual reality suit? Well, for starters, what if it's not accurate? I know you've been sold into the idea that it was. But what if it is not? Here you are doing your best to make the right decisions in life, choose the right path as well as stay on track and follow through with your physical, mental and financial goals. And now we are for the first time noticing a red, check engine light that's been on yet had black tape over it for years. That light, now illuminated, is suggesting that we take a look under the hood at an engine that was built by others with their own intentions for you. Perhaps different than the ones that are actually FOR YOU. It's important here to shift into a curious state of possibility thinking. Why? If you can't justify a reason to rethink or re-evaluate something due to the mere possibility that there may be another truth or better way? The idea of making changes to your regularly scheduled program will seem nonsensical. So in order to experience growth we must be willing to challenge this programming that we have received and become open to a better way. Otherwise, you will find yourself hell bent on protecting and justifying your position on things and that is the life of the herd. The majority. The popular masses that are ok with trying to get into town in a rocking chair. Because they believe in that rocking chair and that rocking chair is part of their core values etc.. This of-course gives rise to the definition of insanity. To add some color to this, it's interesting to look at the characteristics and strategies of scientists. There is no group of humans more open and curious than scientists. Why? Scientists seek the truth and seek facts. The idea of coming across something that improves or debunks their own theories excites them. Because it is the truth they seek and will let nothing deter them from acquiring it. Not even their own theories. So a nice role playing exercise to play in life is that of a scientist. Checking facts and remaining open and curious to better ones.  The Operating System “We seldom realize, for example, that our most private thoughts and emotions are not actually our own. For we think in terms of languages and images which we did not invent, but which were given to us by our society.” ― Alan Watts If you look into a baby's eyes, you'll see they have little self-awareness. The person one grows into is a mask worn over their consciousness. You'll be surprised to learn that this mask is given to them from the outside in. Once a human becomes awakened, their consciousness begins to penetrate and shine through the mask to see what it sees. Not what it's been trained to see. We come into this world as biologically conditioned structures without a self-image.  However, there is much debate over the idea that we are all born prematurely. This is because a newborn baby's brain is not fully developed at birth. In a perfect world, we'd further our stay in our mother's womb for 15 months. Not a good thing at all for the mom, I know. However, the theory makes sense and unveils our susceptibility to not only learning and absorbing from the outside in. But reminds us that our brains can become permanently wired to accept all that we consume at this early phase as reality. Simply, the way things are. As we grow through life, we face the challenge of increased responsibility for ourselves. Over the next several years, I began experiencing a series of awakenings that unveiled an inefficient operating system that was not moving me forward.  I became aware that I was running a program inside that was unconsciously calling the shots. This program decided what was good or bad, and what I should or should not do. What is interesting about this program is that I was unaware that it was running. I always assumed that I was voluntarily making decisions. Not the case. There was an automatic operating system that would activate in different ways in response to certain happenings, people, and scenarios. The side effects and symptoms of this programmed response system began showing up. For example, I'd find myself overeating, and saying things I didn't intend to friends and family. There was something inside me calling the shots without consulting me. SPONSOR MAKES SENSE ACADEMY: https://www.riseupwithdragon.com/makes-sense-academy  M.F.T.P.S.E. (The Programmers) This brings up a unique challenge. See, once a program has been absorbed, we have a fail-safe defense mechanism to protect it from anything otherwise. Its your number one employee and right hand man. Your ego. A fun analogy to use is one I call The Bouncer: A bouncer stands outside his nightclub with a detailed guest list, checking every ID. The nightclub represents your life and your bouncer controls who and what gets in and who doesn't. That's your trained ego safeguarding and preserving your programmed thoughts, feelings, and concepts labeling and judging everything it perceives. Your bouncer works closely with your VR Suit and decides who and what gets into the nightclub, and it's not open to new ways of perceiving the world. Remember, the bouncer works for you and is just doing its job.  In order to consider reprogramming our intel processor and VR Suit, we must take control of the bouncer. It's like the write-protected switch on an SD card. Your bouncer, or ego, is committed and not open to new ideas. If it is protected, it cannot receive new data. I became intensely curious to identify where I received this inefficient operating system?  Think about it. Whenever we buy a new car or technology, it malfunctions or breaks down. Who do we blame? Yes, the manufacturers. I was already blaming my parents for all my problems, and now I know why. They played a role in programming my operating system by teaching me to adopt theirs. They taught me the good and bad of what they were taught. I bought into it all, as most kids do, and unknowingly started viewing the world through their eyes. But I knew there was more. I couldn't blame or credit them solely for it all. I wasn't consuming and absorbing information from them alone.  Who else is involved in my programming? Like a detective, I began unpacking the files of my past and evaluating where I picked up the thoughts, perceptions and concepts that controlled my mind and VR suit?  My mother. My father. Oh, wait, my teachers and preachers too! Making these observations into my 30's, I recognized that I had spent over 20 years in the box of the education system. Consuming with regularity, the lessons shared by my teachers. We weren't religious, but I sure had preachers in my life. They were represented by those that spoke from a place of being right about things. People that shared concepts over and over again with my vulnerable, neuroplastic mind. Friends, family, and authority figures. I was in school, in and out of synagogues and churches throughout my life as well. Consuming and assuming their uploads were valid. All well-intentioned, I'm sure. But unconscious to the ramifications of me buying into their program. The very nature of mothers, fathers, teachers, and preachers is to nurture, guide, and protect. Some useful, some harmful, but all are well-intentioned. Nobody's perfect, right? So, I couldn't blame them as that would imply that they were at fault. In fact, I've learned through parenting my own children and mentoring others throughout my career, my goal is not to indoctrinate people to believe what I do. Or look at the world the way I do? Mothers, Fathers, Teachers and Preachers often unconsciously push their own concepts of reality onto others to simply validate themselves. If someone buys into what I think, it only validates what I think. Not them. Make sense? Traveling further into my evidence room, and placing all things on my evidence board aka my CRAZY WALL. I discovered other elements at play that were responsible for my own operating system.  Now referring to our programmers as our M.F.T.P.S.E. There's the mother, father, teacher, preacher, society and evolution. The last two being the silent killers. Silent meaning we are often unaware of their influence because we don't consider these things. Remember, that which you consume with regularity, programs your mind and VR suit to assume with regularity. It's hard to register, but society and evolution represent other components of our programming. We are exposed to society daily through interactions, social media and the idiot box. That's what my grandfather called the TV. Throw in the passing on and forward paying of all things our predecessors and ancestors learned through the evolution of man dating back to the days of the caveman. Even though there are no more sabertooth tigers and T Rexes trying to kill us, our stress response systems have been wired to fight or flight in the face of anything that remotely resembles anything from the past. That's right, you've been programmed and continue to  unconsciously consume and, over time, assume its programming. Now, it's become  your operating system.  What's interesting to note is that you've constructed a customized surrounding and strategic perception of society that validates and supports your program. This is known as confirmation bias, where we seek out and favor only the information that supports our existing beliefs. Even in the absence of them being factual. Turning our head from anything and everyone that thinks otherwise. This can lead to an illusion of reality and creates a challenge should you decide to change the way you look at things. Think about those things in your life you call your core values and beliefs? Perhaps the non-negotiables? You might even be known as stubborn or hard nosed?  “The confidence people have in their beliefs is not a measure of the quality of evidence, but of the coherence of the story the mind has managed to construct.”   ―Daniel Kahneman Rock climbers refer to that one hard move in their line that poses the biggest challenge. The Crux! The Crux in reclaiming control of our program lies with the bias we've developed over time to support that program.  Confirmation and cognitive bias is the simplified processing of all information through a filter that references all past experiences and preferences. We use this filter to process perceptions, make decisions, and determine our reality. This cognitive bias can direct our focus on things that others can't see. Typically due to the fact that they are not there to be seen. Outside the realm of logic and rationale. Projecting an augmented version of reality that suits our current needs which prompts us to support that reality by focusing only on the things that confirm it and ignoring those that falsify it. In other words, we make shit up to make our story true. Even in the absence of facts. All of this, going on without you even knowing it. Almost makes you feel like a puppet, no? The programming we've received thus far becomes justified and protected by our bias, or the ego's opinion. You could even say that the ego is the master of puppets. Many refer to Descartes's famous quote, “I think; therefore, I am, " as the fall of civilization. It began a movement that prompted people to address reality and form opinions and reactions based on their thoughts. In his defense, I don't think Descartes knew how much we would be thinking about how susceptible we would be to the repetitive suggestions from our programmers. Our influential MFTPSEs.  It's easy to become wired into the suggestions, opinions, and concepts we consume regularly. “Neurons that fire together wire together.” This principle is known as the Hebbian learning rule; when two neurons in the brain are activated at the same time, they become more strongly connected to each other over time. This process is called synaptic plasticity, and it is the basis for learning and memory formation in the brain. Hebb's theory also proposes that the strength of the connection between two neurons depends on the frequency and timing of their activation. When two neurons are activated at the same time repeatedly, the connection between them becomes stronger. This reminds us of the power of consistency as it leverages these neural connections where memories of the event are formed. This created a situation where people could be led to believe one thing and be close-minded to the possibility of another. Descartes also said;  "Since our senses cannot put us in contact with external objects themselves, but only with our mental images of such objects, we can have no absolute certainty that anything exists in the external world.”  Descartes postulated what he called the “evil demon argument.” This is where he proposed we all live with an entity, a demon, capable of deceiving us. As a result, we lose our inherent ability to process what we see, without doubting its difference compared to what we think. Hmmm. Interesting to think about this concept. That there's an evil demon, or machine, living inside our heads calling shots. As if it is a separate entity, implanted in our brains that controls and coordinates our perceptions and responses? I believe we all inherently feel there is a guest or as i call it, the "little liar,” manipulating us. The concept of the “dark passenger” is widely accepted. We have these preposterous thoughts that cause us to cringe at the very idea of others knowing of them. As Jim Dethmer describes in his drama triangle theory, we place blame on the demon or machine in our head. As if it were placed there by others.  Plato's Cave Plato's allegory of the cave is a symbolic story of how humans learn to interpret reality based on what they see rather than what is. In this story, Plato described a scenario where a bunch of prisoners were constrained by chains side by side in a cave where they were forced to only look at a wall in front of them. With a fire lighting the room behind them, the projected shadows on the wall from people walking behind them, became the only thing the prisoners saw over time. After some time, these shadows became their interpretation of the world and reality.  The allegory looks at our philosophical thoughts of truth and how we come to terms with it and confidently describe it. Not until the prisoners are released can they slowly begin to entertain a new reality. The narrative ponders what would happen once the freed prisoners learned of the new reality outside the cave. First, the assumption was that they would return to the cave and attempt to free the others so they, too, could see the vast new reality. Their following belief was that the prisoners still in the cave would try to kill the messenger threatened by his blasphemy.   Humanity today is not much different from Plato's narrative. We are what we eat, and that's not just with food. The “S” in MFTPSE “society” reminds us of our constant daily consumption. Watch the news regularly and see how your perceptions, conversations, and reactions to everyday life shift. Follow politics or the conflict on the Gaza Strip and see how that affects your perceptions and conversations with others? I spent my whole life consuming and shaping my perceptions with a programmed operating system that I received and confirmed from my MFTPSE. My brain (software) and my VR suit (hardware) became hardwired to my unique way of looking at things. My programming was its manifestation, and my perceptions and responses were not actually mine. Not from my conscious mind but my subconscious programmed mind. I learned later that it represented 95% of the operating system. We program and support our subconscious mind with the repetitive consumption of data. Data from your MFTPSE. If you have a concept and belief system, it was created, molded and confirmed by your consumption. Those learned concepts are running on autopilot and in charge of your life. They say what you see is what you get. I agree. However, is what you get what actually is or just a manifestation of what you see.  Another SNAP moment. It was all becoming clear. I began reviewing clips of every event in my life through a new set of lenses. As if I was in a library using the good old news searching system we used to call microfiche. I had been justifying my reality and potential based on something I bought into. Now? I am progressively waking up and disputing everything. All bets are off and that means that I might be wrong about a lot of stuff. Including my potential and the very resource of potential in the world. When I use the word awakening, I'm referring to the opposite of being asleep. The difference between being instinctively closed, unconscious, and unaware vs. being open and conscious and aware. When you've been programmed, your VR suit (your 5 senses) continues to process, consume and confirm your current operating system. You're unaware of it, and it validates the programming.  This is the same way good and bad habits are created. Practice an activity or consume something for 60-90 days, and you not only become good at it. You become unconsciously competent at it. You don't even know who you are. That's a habit. There's something called the rule of 100. It states that an individual that spends 100 hours a year or 18 minutes a day on a discipline will end up being better than 95% of the entire world at that discipline. This awakening helped me tackle things like losing weight and keeping it off for 18 years. Rather than trying to stop the destructive behaviors, I began looking at why they were even there. We wake up one day to recognize our own inefficient operating system. It happens while running our regularly scheduled program, when some sort of glitch in the matrix pops up that suggests it is not working. We notice the insanity of  our behaviors where we expect different outcomes from doing the same old things. If you don't challenge this and just go with the flow and stay comfortable, the universe has a way of forcing your hand to change. The universe is in full support of your success and fulfillment. Yet if you are sleepwalking through life, it will curb stomp you to grab your attention and make you take a look at things.  Get too comfortable? Fat, lazy, depressed. Move too fast? Divorce, hypertension, anxiety, substance abuse.  I experienced a series of car accidents that forced me to recognize I was moving too fast and to re-access my behaviors, priorities and the underlying reason for their existence. Or when I experienced that SNAP moment, I was forced to see that therapist and learn why I hated my birthdays. I'm sure all humans have these universal offerings that force them to see something and make a powerful distinction. However, if we're not seeking growth. We may miss or ignore them. Disclaimer: It is important to acknowledge that I was seeking growth with urgency at this time.  We all want the same things in life. We want to be Happy-ER, Healthy-ER, and Wealthy-ER. I refer to humans as “seekers of the ER”. However, only those that seek with urgency will follow through and do the work. If you are learning this stuff and not moving into action, that's ok. Your time will come and it will come when you build urgency around it. I was frustrated with my lack of certainty, confidence, and progress at that time. I wanted more and began to engage in personal growth with a specific interest in neuroscience and the study of the human brain and consciousness. I became open and curious about these observations, even while in full survival mode.  This is a lifelong journey, and you're welcome to join me. Are you ready to leave your concept cave? Here's the good news folks. This programmed mind of yours? Demon included. It's completely re-programmable and we're gonna talk about some strategies to execute on that in upcoming episodes and conversations with guests. However, it starts with the awareness and acknowledgement that our perceptions, thoughts and feelings have been persuaded by an outside stimulus which means they may very well not be of our own choice. Here are a few simple practices to begin the process of reclaiming control of your goals, dreams and reality. These practices are not effective by simply knowing them and feeling you understand and agree with them. They must be practiced until they begin to show signs of opening up new alternate beliefs that unveil different possibilities and outcomes of your future potential.  Just say Hmmm?: When you find yourself contemplating yourself in evaluation of your willpower or motivation, just say Hmmm? Not to the thing you are evaluating, but to the very act of generating those concepts of your motivation and belief. Remember the idea of Brain Awareness Perception. Focus on your North Star: Very often when we feel “stuck” and begin contemplating our willpower, motivation and, our belief in ourselves, it's a side effect and symptom of forgetting where you were going and why? When you feel lost and confused, simply look up at the North Star and find your way back home to your goals and dreams.  Practice Patience: A few words missing from most people's 2024 goal sheet are patience , agility, awareness. Again, a side effect of our programmed mind are things like entitlement, impatience and frustration. They easily trigger a contingency plan to abort and move in a different direction. Once the contingency plan is set forth, our program begins to validate the decision to abort with the excuses that demonstrate the concepts of things like self belief, motivation and willpower being precursors to our following through. Saying Hmmm, and pausing your programmed mind will help you practice patience.  Remember. Truly doing the work can be exhausting at first. Not to mention frustrating as there are not too many wins associated with it at first. Making Sense of these distinctions can easily be washed away by your programmed mind and sense making machine as a waste of time if you are not ready. Perhaps showing up as you are telling yourself something like. “Ah, fuck this. We only live once and I don't want to spend my time struggling to move this mountain ahead of me. I want to enjoy my life etc..” My response to you would be “Hmmm?”  If that is going on in your mind right now or later, it's normal and you can feel better knowing that most people will do the same. But right after you feel better because you're not the only one. Ask yourself why only a few individuals sit at the top of the mountain at the table of success, fulfillment and happiness? Then look at your statement of “Ah, fuck this” and see why that is? It's a game I call “DRIFTING and SHIFTING”. Drifting refers to the act of unconsciously falling back into your regularly scheduled program. The one that isn't advancing you towards your desired state. Remember, it's not your fault. You are wired to do this. But if you can learn to simply place a pause on that idea of not following through and retreating to the comfortable place called “known”. By inserting a “Hmmm?” and allow yourself to look at the idea you have from a place of logic and rationale? You'll catch yourself DRIFTING again. See, Drifting is not the problem. Drifting off-course is a normal human behavior. Life gets sticky when you are unconsciously drifting. So catching yourself drifting is where the win is. As it becomes the fertile ground to you SHIFTING. Not only shifting back on course, but shifting into a more conscious version of yourself, that can remember things like the lesson you just heard on Motivation, Self Belief and Timing, and how they are not factors in your success.  It takes what I call PRACTION. A state of practicing being in action. See, you won't be good at this at first. You may find yourself drifting more than shifting. But keep at it. It never gets easy. But it does get easiER. Be well my friends. And remember. If you learned something today? Give it away. That's the only way it will stay. We hope that you will consider paying forward this podcast to your contact sphere. Strike up conversations with them about the topics and you'll find that its when we teach that we learn twice.  Contact - Dr. JC Doornick - https://zez.am/makessense 

Donald Hebb schrieb in einer Veröffentlichung sinngemäß: "Neurons that fire together, wire together." Damit beschrieb er das grundlegende Prinzip, wie das menschliche Gehirn lernt. Dieses Wissen hilft dabei, zu verstehen, wie wir neue Routinen etablieren können (z. B. einer gesünderen Ernährung nachgehen, mehr Sport treiben usw.) Die wichtigsten Punkte des Videos: 00:00 - Was Dich in dieser Folge erwartet 02:23 - Meine Vorstellung 04:02 - Ein Blick auf das Neuron 07:41 - Eine Analogie, um das Ganze besser zu verstehen 10:12 - Die Gewohnheitsgrenze Welche Methoden bzw. Tools nutzt Du, um neue Routinen zu festigen? Feinste Grüße und alles Gute für Dich, Chris "The ROC" #rocsports #rocprinzip #routine #mindset Foto University of British Columbia Archives, UBC 5.1/3771

Ever since it came together decades ago, The Flood has always sought a rich diversity in its repertoire. So late last year when Danny Cox asked, “Has the band ever done the song ‘Sunny'?” he heard an invitation in the enthusiasm of the answer: “No!” Danny worked out the chords, Jack took up the rhythm, we turned the vocals over to Randy, and suddenly the song was in the works. In fact, now it's even picking up fans among the visitors. On this particular track, for instance, Floodster Emeritus Paul Martin happened to be in the room and happily took a ride on one of the choruses. Here, then, is the progress report on Project Sunny.About the SongThe song that soul singer Bobby Hebb wrote one cold November night in 1963 not only sustained his career for a lifetime, but has become one of the world's most beloved jazzy anthems to optimism and joy.Out of GriefBut in truth, “Sunny” was written in response to tragedy. To two of them, actually.The first was a national tragedy: President John F. Kennedy's assassination on Nov. 22, 1963. The second was a deeply personal tragedy. The night after JFK's death, Bobby's older brother was murdered in a knife fight outside a Nashville nightclub.How then, after such grief, did Hebb write a song about bright days and sunshine?“It was dark when I started working on the song,” Hebb told an interviewer years later, “and the sun was rising, and it was a different color. The sky was like purple.”That flash of morning light inspired him. “The president had been assassinated and the very next day my brother got killed,” he said. “Everybody was feeling rather negative at that time, and I think we all needed a lift.”EasyThe song came quickly and easily. “The lyric and the melody came to me at the same time,” Hebb said. “The lyric spoke for itself; it produced the melody. It was just right there, under my fingers. All I had to do was just play it.“I was at the right place at the right time,” he said, “in the right frame of mind. I was ready to receive what was being offered.“'Sunny' is your disposition,” he said. “Instead of confusing and building chaos, let's make this day a nice day for everyone. Spread that type of news, so you can become a little more relaxed and not filled with chaos, because chaos can become a killer.”Pre- and Post-”Sunny”Hebb already was an accomplished guitarist by the time he wrote “Sunny.” Born to blind musician parents in Nashville, Bobby as a child was performing on local television, and in 1950 as a teenager he was invited by Roy Acuff to play on the Grand Ole Opry.As part of a song-and-dance team with his older brother, Bobby sang backup for Bo Diddley, and later he was part of the jazz scene in New York City.But there's success and then there's post-“Sunny” success. Hebb's jazzy tune made it to No. 1 on the Cashbox charts. BMI ranked it at No. 25 in its “Top 100 Songs of the Century.” On the strength of that one song, he even became an opening act for The Beatles' final tour in 1966.Hebb wrote other songs after “Sunny,” of course. The best known was Lou Rawls' 1971 hit "A Natural Man,” co-written with comedian Sandy Baron.Hebb continued to live in his hometown of Nashville until his death at age 72 in 2010.His legacy is “Sunny,” which remains one of the most performed and recorded songs of all times. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

In this episode of Hustle and Flowchart, host Joe Fier engages in an insightful conversation with guest John Assaraf, a renowned expert in behavioral neuroscience and psychology. Together, they delve into the inner workings of the brain and the significance of understanding and reshaping thought processes to achieve personal and professional success. Neuroscience and Goal Achievement John Assaraf elaborates on the brain's GPS system for achieving goals, the impact of stress, and overcoming obstacles through self-awareness and prioritization using the GOPA method. The Subconscious Mind and Habit Formation The discussion explores the influence of the subconscious mind on everyday habits and the process of retraining thought and behavior patterns consciously. Effecting Change Through Innercises Assaraf introduces the concept of "innercising" as a daily practice to activate specific neurons through language patterns and emotional centers, leading to the formation of permanent patterns. The Power of Commitment The importance of commitment versus interest in achieving goals is emphasized, highlighting the need to upgrade knowledge, align beliefs with goals, and create habits that support strategies. Visualization and Self-Reflection The episode covers visualization, affirmations, and the significance of self-reflection in identifying and addressing limiting beliefs while aligning them with personal and professional goals. Developing High-Performance Habits Assaraf stresses the need to develop habits for high-performance activities, outlining the concept of habit stacking and gradual progress in behavior change. Creating Neural Linking through Habit Stacking The conversation explores Hebb's Law and the implementation of habit stacking to establish healthy patterns and reduce resistance towards new habits. The Practice of "Innercising" John Assaraf demonstrates the "innercise" technique and how it can be used for consistent behavioral and motivational activation. Rewiring the Brain for Success The episode concludes with insights into rewiring the brain for success, touching on John Assaraf's personal journey and struggles, as well as the potential for personal transformation beyond age-related limitations. Two Other Episodes You Should Check Out How To Build Tiny Habits That Stick with BJ Fogg Harnessing Intuition: Masculine and Feminine Energies in Business with Molly Hamill Resources From Episode Accelerate growth with HubSpot's Sales Hub Check out other podcasts on the HubSpot Podcast Network Grab a 30-Day Trial of Kartra See the latest from John Assaraf Grab a copy of Innercise for yourself Check out the Innercise App Contact Joe: joe@hustleandflowchart.com Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Hustle & Flowchart Podcast! If the information in these conversations and interviews have helped you in your business journey, please head over to iTunes (or wherever you listen), subscribe to the show, and leave me an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help me continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help me reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!

Grandpa Bill continues today talking about-exploring the pervasive issue of negative thoughts and behaviors and how to break free from their cycle. Grandpa Bill delves into the underlying causes of these patterns and discusses practical strategies to cultivate a more positive and empowering mindset. Mental Routines: Emotional Reactivity: Limited Attentional Resources: Here are some strategies to break free from the repetition of yesterday's thoughts: Become a Thought Observer: Challenge Negative Self-Talk: Practice Mindfulness: Seek New Experiences: Seek Professional Help: Rumination: A Deeper Dive into the Habitual Cycle of Negative Thoughts Understanding the Root Causes of Rumination The tendency to ruminate stems from various factors, including: Negative Emotional Reactivity: Anxiety and Depression: Low Self-Esteem: Lack of Coping Mechanisms: Perfectionism: Consequences of Rumination and Its Grip on Our Lives Emotional Distress: Impaired Decision-Making: Reduced Productivity: Sleep Disturbances: Exacerbated Mental Health Conditions: Breaking Free from the Cycle of Rumination While rumination can be a persistent and difficult habit to break, there are effective strategies to manage and overcome this tendency: Recognize Rumination Patterns: The first step is to become aware of ruminative patterns. Notice when you find yourself replaying negative thoughts and gently redirect your attention to the present moment. Challenge Negative Self-Talk: When negative thoughts arise, challenge their validity. Ask yourself if they are based on facts or assumptions, and seek evidence to support or contradict them. Practice Mindfulness: Mindfulness techniques like meditation and deep breathing can help ground you in the present moment and reduce rumination. Engage in Distraction: When rumination takes hold, engage in activities that distract and occupy your mind, such as exercise, creative pursuits, or spending time with loved ones. Seek Support: MORE UPCOMING The Power of Thoughts: Shaping Our Choices The Habit Loop: From Choices to Behaviors Behaviors Shaping Our Experiences: The Feedback Loop Breaking the Cycle: Conscious Choice and Positive Reinforcement It's been a pleasure having this conversation with you. Join me tomorrow as we explore the fascinating world of Hebbian Learning with Grandpa Bill. Hebbian Learning: Unveiling the Connections that Shape Our Minds Hebbian Learning, a cornerstone of neuroscience, delves into the remarkable plasticity of our brains. It asserts that "neurons that fire together, wire together," implying that the more frequently two neurons are activated in tandem, the stronger the connection between them becomes. This principle has profound implications for our learning and memory processes. Grandpa Bill's Journey into Hebbian Learning Join us tomorrow as Grandpa Bill shares his insights into Hebbian Learning, taking us on a captivating journey through the intricacies of our neural connections. GB unravels the mechanisms underlying this fundamental learning principle, shedding light on how our experiences shape our minds. #HebbianLearning #Neuroplasticity #LearningAndMemory As we delve into the world of Hebbian Learning, let's keep these hashtags in mind to engage in enriching conversations and explore the vast realm of our brain's potential. A Sneak Peek into Grandpa Bill's Hebbian Learning Expedition Prepare to embark on an enlightening adventure as Grandpa Bill unravels the mysteries of Hebbian Learning. GB will explore: The biological basis of Hebbian Learning The role of Hebbian Learning in various cognitive processes The implications of Hebbian Learning for education and memory enhancement Get Ready to Be Amazed by the Power of Hebbian Learning #BrainPower #LearningAndMemory #HebbianLearning join us tomorrow when Grandpa Bill talks Hebb's lAW - HEBBIAN Learning Nerve cells that Fire together Wire together synapses connecting together in the brain. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales/message

In this episode, Stella and Karen delve into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity and its impact on learning. Join us as we explore how our brains form and reform connections through the use of glucose, electricity, and chemicals.Discover the truth about the brain's capacity to change and adapt, debunking the myth of its fixed nature. Learn about Hebb's Law and how neurons that fire together wire together, creating interconnected networks that enable us to perform cognitive tasks. But how can we harness neuroplasticity in practical learning scenarios? Enter the power of play. Find out how playfulness triggers creativity, enhances brain connections, and promotes thinking outside the box.Discover simple yet effective strategies to incorporate play into learning, including adapting favourite games, using multisensory elements, and fostering social interaction. Uncover the benefits of play for adults, from better memory to cognitive flexibility and stress regulation.So, whether you're a learner or an educator, join us on this exciting journey as we unlock the potential of neuroplasticity and play in the world of learning.

In 1950, a new word ‘brainwashing' entered the English language. From the paranoia of the Cold War a new type of Evil Scientist had emerged — the Mind Controller. But was there any truth to the fear?In the 1950s the CIA went to an eminent psychology Donald Hebb and asked him to investigate the possibility. His idea was to test what happened to the brain when it is starved of everything that anchors it to reality. Of anything to see, to listen to, to touch or smell.With nothing to hold onto, will the mind drift loose? Could it be reprogrammed?Dallas's guest today is Charlie Williams, a researcher at Queen Mary University in London who explores the history of brainwashing in the Cold War.Produced by Alex Carlon and Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, James Holland, Mary Beard and more.Get 50% off your first 3 months with code PATENTED. Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up at historyhit.com/subscribeYou can take part in our listener survey here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes for Crazy Wisdom Podcast Episode with Subutai Ahmad Introduction The episode features Subutai Ahmad, the CEO of Numenta and a pioneering figure in both neuroscience and artificial intelligence (AI). The discussion navigates the complex relationship between the human brain's architecture and contemporary AI models like deep learning systems. Topics range from the historical evolution of these disciplines to the cutting-edge research that could shape their future. Historical Perspective The initial inspiration for artificial neural networks came from our rudimentary understanding of how neurons and connections work, going back to the 1940s. Donald Hebb significantly influenced the back-propagation model developed in the 1980s. Hebb's work, combined with the discoveries of Hubel and Wiesel in the '50s, laid the groundwork for understanding how neurons learn features from the visual world, including edge detectors and higher-level shapes. State of Neural Networks Today Despite advancements, today's neural networks still rely on a simplified model of what a neuron is, and they differ fundamentally from biological systems. One glaring difference is in power consumption; a human brain uses only about 20 watts, while running a deep learning network can require power equivalent to an entire city. Learning Modes and Algorithms Deep learning systems usually operate in two modes: inference and training. In contrast, the human brain doesn't distinguish between these states, learning continuously from environmental stimuli. Algorithms, particularly back propagation, are still part of the problem. They try to minimize error, unlike the brain, which adapts and learns contextually. The Numenta Angle Founded by Jeff Hawkins and Donna Dubinsky, Numenta has been researching to understand the principles underlying brain function. Recently, they have focused on applying this understanding to AI. Their approach comprises three main pillars: Efficiency: Using 'sparsity' to mimic the brain's efficient use of connections. Neuron Model: Incorporating the complex nature of neurons for continuous learning. Cortical Columns: Employing a standardized neural circuitry model to replicate intelligence. The Road Ahead For the future, Subutai discusses the need for AI systems to be autonomous and embodied, suggesting that agency and embodiment are crucial aspects of intelligent systems. He also touches on the importance of including elements like neuromodulators and even explores the potential role of quantum physics in neural processing. Conclusion We are in a transformative era where AI is far from being fully realized. Organizations are still trying to grasp how to incorporate these technologies effectively. However, the future is promising, especially with interdisciplinary approaches like Numenta's that blend neuroscience with AI, focusing on understanding the brain's core principles to improve AI's capabilities.

In this episode of the Nursing Management Podcast, we talked with Natalia Cineas, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, about how the largest US municipal health system used design thinking to develop system models for professional practice, care delivery, and professional shared governance.

✨ This episode will change the way you see science, your connection with God, and absolutely BLOW your mind with the immense power God created within you to heal and restore your soul. For God to do the supernatural though, you must consistently do three key things to restore your soul. In this episode, Restoration of the Soul Part 1: The Science of the Soul, I review with you what those three things are, the numerous scientific research studies that back them up, and discuss how implementing these easy things consistently into your daily routine have the power to transform your entire life, forever!  In this episode you'll hear:  ✏️What biblical scholars say about the difference in our soul and spirit 

You know at The Spark File, we are not afraid to contemplate our own mortality, especially if doing so enhances our lives and our creativity. According to the author, Michael Hebb, “Of the many critical conversations we will all have throughout our lifetime, few are as important as the ones discussing death—and not just the practical considerations, such as DNRs and wills, but what we fear, what we hope, and how we want to be remembered.”On this week's episode of The Spark File podcast, Susan and Laura dig into these critical conversations, aided by Hebb's book, “Let's Talk about Death over Dinner.”Pull up a chair and we'll serve you up a delicious and substantial dialogue that will increase your end-of-life awareness and just might magnify your celebration of LIFE!

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.02.24.529863v1?rss=1 Authors: Ecker, A., Egas Santander, D., Bolanos Puchet, S., Isbister, J. B., Reimann, M. W. Abstract: Recent developments in experimental techniques have enabled simultaneous recordings from thousands of neurons, enabling the study of functional cell assemblies. However, determining the patterns of synaptic connectivity giving rise to assemblies remains challenging. To address this, we developed a complementary, simulation-based approach, using a detailed, large-scale cortical network model. Using a combination of established methods we detected functional cell assemblies from the stimulus-evoked spiking activity of 186,665 neurons. We studied how the structure of synaptic connectivity underlies assembly composition, quantifying the effects of thalamic innervation, recurrent connectivity, and the spatial arrangement of synapses on dendrites. We determined that these features reduce up to 30%, 22%, and 10% of the uncertainty of a neuron belonging to an assembly. The detected assemblies were activated in a stimulus-specific sequence and were grouped based on their position in the sequence. We found that the different groups were affected to different degrees by the structural features we considered. Additionally, connectivity was more predictive of assembly membership if its direction aligned with the temporal order of assembly activation, if it originated from strongly interconnected populations, and if synapses clustered on dendritic branches. In summary, reversing Hebb's postulate, we showed how cells that are wired together, fire together, quantifying how connectivity patterns interact to shape the emergence of assemblies. This includes a qualitative aspect of connectivity: not just the amount, but also the local structure matters; from the subcellular level in the form of dendritic clustering to the presence of specific network motifs. This connectivity-based characterization of cell assemblies creates an opportunity to study plasticity at the assembly level, and beyond strictly pairwise interactions. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

✅  FREE SUCCESS HYPNOSIS - click here to download my free success hypnosis to reprogram your subconscious mind ➡ https://www.jakeducey.com/hypnosis In this video we talk about 3 dangerous words blocking you from attracting money. I AM NOT - 3 DANGEROUS WORDS BLOCKING MONEY & WEALTH  I AM NOT  I am not is an admission that I am not good enough to earn more money.  I am not is an admission that I cannot create more financial abundance.  I am not is an admission that I am not enough.  I am not is an admission that I am not smart enough, qualified enough, capable enough. I am not is an admission that you're not worthy of living a life of freedom and options.  First, here's a list of 5 high achievers with major reasons to doubt their own potential:  1.  Richard Branson, dyslexia and ADD.  2. Henry Ford, illiterate, elementary education.  3.  Thomas Edison was kicked out of the school when he was only 12 years old and that was because people believed that he was too dumb. He faced difficulties in learning mathematics when he was still in school and it became hard for him to speak and pronounce words. All of these things happened because he suffered from dyslexia. 4. Ludwig van Beethoven - best composer in history. He gave his first public performance as a pianist at the age of 8 years. At the age of twenty, he gained fame all over the world as a great pianist. In 1796, began losing his hearing. Despite of this problem, he immersed himself in his work and he created some of the music history. He achieved different milestones despite being completely deaf for the last 25 years of his life. 5. Vincent Van Gogh suffered from depression and was admitted to psychiatric hospital. His problem continued to worsen over tine and on July 27, 1890, at the age of 37 he shot himself in the chest. - Additionally, I am not is blasphemy to everything we know about psychology, neuroscience, and religion, especially in relation to MONEY. So we'll start with psychology, hit neuroscience, then end with Religion and Spirituality… 1.) Psychology - this is what is called “assuming an identity.” Psychologists have relayed to us for years that our own self-image determines much of the quality of our life, and the results we create for ourselves. Your self-image is a collection of the ideas you hold about yourself that you believe to be true. For example, “I AM NOT.” Not good enough, not young enough, not smart enough for XYZ…  2.) Neuroscience - 50 years ago we didn't know that your brain actually responds to emotions and life circumstances. Your emotions literally get wired into your brain via “Hebb's Law.”  3.) Religion -   - “Those who have more will be given, to those that do not have even that which they have will be taken away.”  ✅  FREE SUCCESS HYPNOSIS - click here to download my free success hypnosis to reprogram your subconscious mind ➡ https://www.jakeducey.com/hypnosis

During this very candid episode, I sit down with seasoned registered nurse Morgan Hebb, who opens up about the harsh realities of standardized health care. Her years in a hospital setting and clinicals (NP degree in progress) have opened her eyes to the system's downfalls, and how quality care is truly hard to find. She explains that there are amazing people threaded throughout the system, but that the system itself is purposefully broken due to one main, overarching goal: PROFIT. She goes into detail about how insurance dictates the average patient experience, how overprescribing meds is a massive health crisis in itself, and how providers simply do not have the tools or the time to dedicate towards educating patients on preventative wellness.Morgan answers a few listener questions, gives us her opinion on what it takes to actually become your own health advocate, and even provides a few amazing resources on how to research providers that take on a more integrative, functional approach to medicine.While there is definitely a place for Western medicine, she very honestly reminds us that it is not in our best interest to be dependent on the system, and that optimal health and well-being cannot be outsourced. Resource for finding a practitioner: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/ Resource for finding a practitioner: https://bastyr.edu/practitionerShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Generations Over Dinner is designed to alleviate ageism and loneliness by encouraging different generations to go deep at the dinner table. Learn how the founders joined a think tank of leaders in the aging space to create a turn-key program that any individual or senior living community can implement. About Michael Michael Hebb is the Founder of Over Dinner (Death Over Dinner, Drugs Over Dinner, Generations Over Dinner) and the author of Let's Table About Death (Over Dinner). He currently serves as a Board Advisor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts, is the primary editor of the COVID Paper; and in the recent past served as a Partner at RoundGlass and Senior Advisor to Summit Series, Theo Chocolate, CreativeLive, Architecture For Humanity, and Mosaic Voices Foundation. In 1997 Hebb co-founded City Repair and Communitecture with architect Mark Lakeman, winning the AIA People's Choice Award for the Intersection Repair Project. In 1999 Michael and Naomi Pomeroy co-founded Family Supper in Portland, a supper club that is credited with starting the pop-up restaurant movement. In the years following they opened the restaurants clarklewis and Gotham Bldg Tavern, garnering international acclaim. After leaving Portland, Hebb built Convivium, a creative agency that specialized in the ability to shift culture through the use of thoughtful food and discourse-based gatherings. Convivium's client list includes: The Obama Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, TEDMED, The World Economic Forum, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Clinton Global Initiative, X Prize Foundation, The Nature Conservancy. Key Takeaways Generations Over Dinner is the framework you need to have the experience. The turnkey program includes nine dinner scripts with three primary topics: love and relationships, purpose, and the future. Senior living communities can have their own Generations Over Dinner secure platform where they can plan dinners and invite residents and their kids, grandkids, and friends from outside the community. Loneliness is not alleviated by having more conversations or by being around more people. It is only alleviated by having high quality conversations and real connection.

Die Freude über Urlaub, Sommer, Sonne Strand und Meer hat Kerstin Kromminga dazu inspiriert ein Gedicht vorzutragen. "De Sümmer" De Sümmer kummt, gerade recht De heel Familie geiht dat schlecht, Wi bruuken Ferien, Meer un Sand, Un Sünnschien, Holidays an`n Strand. De letzten Joar, de hebbt us schafft. Doar is dat letzte Quentchen Kraft Rut as bi de Ballon de Pust As Iisen mit dick rode Rust. Wat hett Corona mit us makt? Hebb ick mien Daten ingeloggt? Mit AHA un FFP, mit Warn App un völ Kanapee Mit wovöl Lüüd harr ick Kontakt? Dat ännert sück im Stünnentakt. De erste Impfung, denn de tweede. Van Schutz un Schützen is de Rede. De Booster, bloots kien Infektschioon, Int Lockdown gifft dat Fullpanschion. Mal School, mol kien De Tied geiht hin Am leegsten it dat Homeschooling. Dat allns hett Spuren achterlaaten Corona - Kast mi an de Footen faaten. Full erschöpft Eenfach schlapp Wi sünd rein of Un nich to knapp. Wi laden op us Batterien Un bruken neje Galaxien Wech van de Kram mit Pandemien Hen to de Utspann-Therapien. Darum sünd wi nu heel un daal Wech, een för allemol Bit demnächst - villicht - un makt dat good Verget bi Sünnschien nich de Hoot. Hier gibt es mehr Plattdeutsch: Podcast: Die plattdeutsche Morgenplauderei "Hör mal 'n beten to" als als kostenloses Audio-Abo für Ihren PC: https://www.ndr.de/wellenord/podcast3096.html Die Welt snackt Platt: Alles rund um das Thema Plattdeutsch: https://www.ndr.de/plattdeutsch

Donald Hebb, the father of neuropsychology, is known for Hebb’s Law which states “neurons that fire together wire together.” Source

Donald Hebb, the father of neuropsychology, is known for Hebb’s Law which states “neurons that fire together wire together.” This means that as you repeatedly perform an action which gives you pleasure or relief, the neurons between the action and the pleasure simultaneously fire. Dr. Robert J. Marks interviews an anonymous man called Stretch who describes his experience with fentanyl… Source

Donald Hebb, the father of neuropsychology, is known for Hebb's Law which states “neurons that fire together wire together.” Source

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Cell assemblies, as proposed by Donald Hebb, are groups of neurons that have something to do with concepts; they bridge the gap between the psychological and the biological. In this episode I introduce and explore Hebb's cell assembly theory using Christian R. Huyck and Peter J. Passmore's article “A Review of Cell Assemblies” (Biological Cybernetics, 2013).Article links: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00422-013-0555-5 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236114295_A_review_of_cell_assemblies

In this podcast, Dr. Sarah Raskin uses her hippocampus to recall what ignited her interest in neuropsychology. She walks us down memory lane and explains why she chose Johns Hopkins University for her B.A. in Behavioral Biology and the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center for her Ph.D. in Neuropsychology. She also discusses her ReMIND Lab, her recent research, and offers practical advice to those interested in getting a graduate degree in neuropsychology. From the time she took her first class with David Olton called Physiological Psychology, Dr. Raskin was hooked. During our discussion, Dr. Raskin revealed that she actually teaches the same class now at Trinity College, but it is called Brain and Behavior. Continuing our walk down memory lane, she recalls jumping at the chance to enroll in Dr. Olton's newly created program called Behavioral Biology which Dr. Raskin believes might have been “one of the very first programs in what we would now call Neuroscience.” Ever since then, she has been enthralled with blending psychology and neuroscience. Apparently, she is not the only one as more and more fields of study are now incorporating a component of neuroscience or psychology (or both) into their lines of research. What is clear during my discussion with Dr. Raskin is her love for her students, her research, and her career at Trinity College. She states “I really fell in love with Trinity” because “…it felt like the right fit for me. It felt like a life where I could be happy.” Dr. Raskin is the Director of the Neuroscience program at Trinity College, and she has a joint appointment (half neuroscience and half psychology), so she is always thinking about increasing awareness of both programs and how to help students. Therefore, it was no surprise to me that she offered practical advice to those interested in psychology or neuroscience throughout our discussion. In fact, she took a few minutes to highlight how the neuroscience program at Trinity College is really unique. Dr. Raskin explains how neuropsychology is different from the other branches of psychology. She also discusses the ReMIND Lab and some of her recent work on prospective memory and the tests she and her colleagues created specifically to measure this concept. Dr. Raskin and I then highlighted some of the organizations and resources available to those interested in neuropsychology including APA Division 40: The Society for Clinical Neuropsychology, International Neuropsychological Society (INS), KnowNeuropsychology, the upcoming NEURON Conference 2022, and the ReMIND prospective memory training page. One of Dr. Raskin's favorite theories is Hebb's rule and Hebbian theory from 1949. The idea that learning something new actually changes your brain physiologically, at the synaptic level, way before anyone could test it, was “so prescient.” Near the end of the podcast interview, Dr. Raskin revealed that she is writing a book on what she is conceptualizing as preventable brain injuries. She is Co-writing each chapter with someone who has lived the experience. For example, one chapter is with a woman who had a severe brain injury from domestic violence, and it includes her medical history, personal history and experiences, and her neuropsychology assessment. Another chapter is with a man who experienced a gunshot wound to the head. Given Dr. Raskin's passion and drive, I am sure the book and remaining chapters will be powerful and moving. Connect with Dr. Sarah Raskin: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedInConnect with the Show: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn https://vimeo.com/667013727 Interests and Specializations Dr. Sarah Raskin's research focuses on better understanding neuroplasticity and its applications in creating cognitive interventions for people with brain injury. She is particularly interested in prospective memory which is the ability to remember to do things in the future. She and her colleagues developed specific test...

Whenever someone hurts or mistreats you, Jesus says you should drop the F-bomb on ‘em. Wait. Not that F-bomb, though. This is a powerful series about dropping the F-bomb of “forgiveness” on your family, your friends, and even your enemies. BOOM!!  #MoFBomb

It is bewildering how some memories grip us for life, whereas others completely disappear. It turns out, the brain creates and eliminates these memories. What are the neural mechanisms behind memory formation? Discussed in this episode: Pioneers in neuroscientific memory research, Donald Hebb's influential postulates on memory in the brain, Eric Kandel's work confirming Hebb's postulates, the ground-breaking case of H.M.'s surgically-induced amnesia, the neural mechanisms of memory formation, where memories are stored in the brain, and optogenetic research on memory manipulation.   Further reading: Matthew Cobb, "The Idea of the Brain: A History" (Profile Books, 2020).   https://www.insightfulthinkersmedia.com/

Michael and I spend some time talking about how to create spaces to have conversations about death, even with young people. He shares his story about some painful childhood experiences he went through that propelled him into this work and how he believes that the kitchen table can be a transformative space to have difficult conversations. He shares techniques, including the way we invite people to this conversation, that make it more possible for people to talk about death. He also shares his new venture, EOL.community, which he describes as an "itinerary" for death, not leaving anything up for last-minute decisions. EOL.community provides all of the necessary tools, services and products one needs to plan for death, much of which is FREE! To connect with Mr. Hebb, reach out to him on EOL.community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

[Guest: Karyn Buxman] Join Dr. Edith and Neurohumorist Karyn Buxman for a fun and joyful conversation about how humor affects our neuro-biology, allowing us to tap into our greatest human potential! Karyn is a sought after keynote speaker whose inspirational speeches bring laughter and healing to audiences around the world - from TEDx, to Mayo clinic, to the Million Dollar Roundtable. Her last book “Lead with Laughter” shows us how humor can be a powerful leadership quality. And her new book “Funny Means Money” is coming out later this year! Questions & Topics explored: *Humor makes us human! One of the top 3 traits that we seek. *How humor builds personal connections and strengthens relationships. *What is humor exactly? *The nerdy side of humor - how do researchers quantify the experience of humor? *Appreciating humor vs. the Application of humor. *Applying humor with conscious intention, for a specific desired outcome (e.g. to build resilience, or diffuse a conflict, etc.) . What Karyn calls “High Performance Humor!” *High performers cultivate their sense of humor consistently over time. *The 3 legged stool of High Performance Humor - 1) Entertainment, 2) Influence, 3) Well-being. *“The more you see funny, the more you'll be funny!” ~Karyn Buxman *Hebb's law - neurons that fire together wire together. *What do Yellow Cars have to do with Hebb's Law? *Research on humor - anti-inflammatory, reduce cortisol levels, reduce blood glucose in diabetics, reduce LDL cholesterol, boost short, mid, and long-term immune system function. *Brain studies show GAMMA Waves activation, similar to deep meditation - i.e. better focus, creativity, innovation, and productivity! *The influence of stress on our health, even greater than diet? *Japan study showed - diabetic patients practicing humor - positive changes at DNA level. I.e. Humor can create epigenetic changes! Wow! *Important distinctions between Uplifting & Constructive humor vs. Oppressive humor. *Elements of humor mastery - confidence, timing, authenticity, safety, consistency. *Using humor in the workplace. *Take Karyn's 30-day challenge - a super fun daily practice to cultivate your sense of humor! *How Humor can change the world. *Karyn's #1 advice for us to tap into our HIGHEST human possibilities. Leave a comment below - let us know what you think! --------- Explore Karyn Buxman's work - http://www.karynbuxman.com/ Connect with Dr. E - www.SuperWellness.com / www.DrEdithUbuntu.com Pick up your copy of SuperWellness on Amazon.com!

Jim Goetz Chantea Goetz Dr. Michael Brandon   After our usual disclaimers, we discuss the wonderful services offered at Functionised Integrative Therapeutics (F.I.T.). To relieve pain and become healther from a genetic level, visit Functionised Integrative Therapeutics and make an appointment TODAY!!!   Biohacking Flat Feet By Dr. Michael Brandon   In general, people love shoes, and it's evident by the number of pairs that we have in our closets and the price we pay for them. We make our choices of which shoe to buy based on the brand, features they may have, and even simply just how they look. Unfortunately the reasons why we pick out a specific pair, many times are also the exact reasons that we shouldn't be wearing them.   There has been a plethora of research out recently showing the benefits of slipping off the shoes and walking around barefoot, especially outside. Being barefoot regularly improves our gait and foot kinematics, and well as strengthens and prevents damage to all of our joints, not just in the lower extremity. Firstly, it's well known that flat hard surfaces aren't the best for us, and most of us can go all day without ever even touching the ground. We go from our home's floors, to the side walk, pavement, and then more hard floors at work. Let alone the fact that our shoes, are still just hard flat surfaces! The ground isn't flat, and it has a spongy give to it that makes us use the intrinsic muscle of the foot to stabilize as we move.   Then, when we are barefoot, our feet get to feel and be aware of the environment to help with balance and decrease the risk of injuries like ankle sprains; this is called proprioception. It's also been shown that as we age, our feet anatomically and functionally change shape compared to habitual barefooters. Shoes confide our feet into small areas and constrict the movement, especially laterally, of the tarsals and metatarsals.   Most running shoes brag about having a thick sole and heel for comfort, and this as well has been shown to create a negative impact. A big difference in running between barefooters and those who routinely wear shoes, is that when we run, shoe runners have a predominate heel strike, that is landing with their heels, where as barefooters tend to land with their forefoot. The issue here is that with heel striking, there is a 7x increase in the impact on the foot, and that is with the cushioned sole. The thick sole actually promotes heel strike, so though it may be more comfortable, its causing more damage of the lower extremity. Barefooters have a much lighter impact while running with forefoot strike because now the calf and lower leg is used as a shock absorber and uses that to propel us forward as opposed to taking the impact in the inch thick sole, ankle, and mid foot which can damage the medial longitudinal arch and promote a “flat foot” as well as increase the impact of the knee, hips, and low back.   Something interesting is that those who typical don't wear shoes, keep that decreased impact even on hard surfaces. So the myth that hard surfaces are bad, isn't as true as first thought; it all depends on the kinetics of your gait.   Though just walking and running around barefoot can help increase the strength of the foot, there's a quick 5 minute exercise protocal that can be done which has been shown to strengthen the feet, and help to both prevent and heal issues such as ankle sprains, shin splints, and flat feet. Below is a case study that was performed on these 6 foot drills.   Hello Biohacker Nation! Today is all about the foot. Roughly 1 out of 3 of us have at least 1 flat foot and it's believed that it can lower balance ability and increase the likelihood of various injuries like ankle sprains, knee, hip, and back pain. We ran into the lab to see if we could biohack a way to a less flat foot using a few simple drills that was taught to me by Dr. Russ Ebbets, D.C.   They were done every day for 1 month, bare foot in the grass and doing all 6 of them took roughly 4 minutes each day. They are meant to strengthen the foot to rebuild the fallen medial longintudinal arch which is characterisitc of flat feet (also known as Pes Planus). These foot drills consist of simply walking up to 80ft 6 times with slightly different foot positions on each pass. The foot positions are walking: 1) on your heels 2) on your toes 3) on the onside edge of the foot (Inverted) 4) on the inside edge (everted) 5) with toes pointing inward 6) toes pointing outward Here is a quick sample of what they look like when done while marching in place:   PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT BIOHACKHUMANS.COM So what do these results mean? With my case study, both of my feet became slightly less pronated after the drills with the right one having a larger change. The 2 of them equalizing by the end of the study at 24 degrees. Good start, but the evidence on the importance of this mild at best, but there was a change noted. By week 3 I could feel while walking that the right foot was turned in more (less pronated and more supinated), so the measurement change was no large surprise. With the Navicular drop test, the avergae person has the bone drop by about 0.6cm and most literature on the topic agrees that 1cm or more of a drop declares a flat foot. My results show that both feet had a positive change by 0.3 cm and the left foot even dropped below the 1cm mark showing a significant change for both feet. Next, the foot pressure evaluation. What we are looking for is to have no areas of high pressure (dark red) showing that it is evenly distributed across the foot. With a “perfect” foot, weight should be evenly distributed from the heel, to the whole outside edge until it gets to the “knuckles” or balls of the toes with no high pressure areas seen. The post foot drill scan showed a change heavily into that desired weight pattern. So what does all of this mean? Did I fix my flat feet? Not completely, but all signs show that both of my feet noticeably improved, and again, this was only done for 1 month. What if this is done for 3 months straight? 6 months? A full year? If someone is trying to increase their bench press, they never stop after one month, but expect a strength change by then, and that is precisely what these drills have done for my feet.This appears to be a good way to strengthen the foot and rebuild the fallen arch, instead of just constantly wearing orthotics for the rest of one's life. ​So final thoughts? These foot drills were fast, easy, free, and work! I liked them before and now that I began to see results in such a short period of time, I think they're a fantastic way to help one's foot health. I plan to continue these drills indefinetly and BioHack my feet literally 1 step at a time “Flat Feet More Common Than You Might Think.” Cbslocal.com, 2013, baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/06/13/flat-feet-more-common-than-you-might-think/. What Are Fallen Arches? (n.d.). Retrieved August 23, 2017, from http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/what-are-fallen-arches#1  Winter, Gregor, and About Gregor WinterHi, I run ATG.Follow me on instagram @gregorwinter (and ATG @atginsta). “Russ Ebbets Foot Drills to Fix Flat Feet.” All Things Gym, 17 Feb. 2013, www.allthingsgym.com/russ-ebbets-foot-drills-to-fix-flat-feet/.  Zhai, Jun Na, et al. “Effects of Orthotic Insoles on Adults with Flexible Flatfoot under Different Walking Conditions.” Journal of Physical Therapy Science, vol. 28, no. 11, 2016, pp. 3078–3083., doi:10.1589/jpts.28.3078.  Biohacking Crossfit By: Jim Goetz ​Having the title, "Fittest on Earth" is straight up awesome!!! Being the best at anything on this planet is awesome! Being the fastest on earth is pretty cool. Being the strongest on earth is also cool. But cross fit is a sport that is a combination of the biggest, fastest and strongest all into one. Cross Fit is a sport that measures pure athletic ability. It is athletic ability at it's most raw state. To be the top baseball player in the world, you have to spend countless hours honing your talent and skills to be able to pick up a ball, react to it's movement and future location and move the bat swift and powerful through that path of the ball. It's a learned skill. Cross fit is simply pure and unadulterated athleticism. What does Cross Fit have to do with BioHacking? Everything!!! As seen in our article on exercise, it's now common knowledge that humans were meant to move. We were hunters and gatherers turned sedentary by our own technology and laze. In order to unlock the utmost in human performance, we must move. Cross fit is movement. Doing it properly will enhance long term ability of movement and health. Doing it improperly will assure injury and poor daily performance. Perhaps the greatest Cross Fit athlete to date has been Rich Froning. He won the Reebok Cross Fit games in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 and then retired from the open competition and won the team competition in 2015 and 2016. He could be considered the Babe Ruth of Cross Fit. He says that he does not adhere to any strict nutrition regimen and works out multiple times per day. On the surface, it makes him appear to be some alien or someone on insane amounts of HGH or steroids. While allegations in the sport are rampant, I do not think the latter is entirely the case. How then does he not burnout if he participates in multiple workouts daily? Cross Fit incorporates multiple elements of training from high intensity interval training (HIIT), Olympic lifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, girevoy, calisthenics, strongman elements, swimming, and middle distance runs. It literally incorporates the training elements of all sports and combines them into one. But training for Cross Fit competitions must be done in a manner that allows the competitor to be at their strongest and not fatigued or broken down in any way.  ​A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research entitled "Crossfit-based high intensity power training improves maximal aerobic fitness and body composition" followed 54 participants for 10 weeks of CrossFit training. The study said that "...a notable percentage of our subjects (16%) did not complete the training program and return for follow-up testing." The authors said "This may call into question the risk-benefit ratio for such extreme training programs..." This study resulted in a lawsuit by Cross Fit against the NSCA, to which this article and company will not touch with a ten foot pole. The purpose of mentioning this is the idea of overtraining as could easily occur in Cross Fit's WOD (workout of the day) without any variation would appear that burnout could easily happen. Even worse, the disease of rhabdomylosis is present within the sport. This is the breakdown of muscle tissue due to exercise exertion.  Remember that most studies show positive benefits of exercise are achieved through moderate exercise. Cross Fit is a tad bit more than moderate.  On the positive side, Cross Fit has been proven to lead to dramatic gains in fitness in a very short period of time.  So let's take a BioHacker's perspective to this sport to be the fittest you can be and perhaps for one of the few of you, the Fittest on Earth.  First, we must avoid injury. Second we must perform to the highest of our ability while training the body to adapt to changes in exercises while simultaneously experiencing gains whereas the result is an increase in athletic strength and conditioning.  In order to achieve this we must ensure adequate rest, recovery and proper adaptation to the program we participate in. The human body is extremely resilient in how it adapts. The body will adapt to the stresses put upon it. Repetitive and reasonably intense stimulation strengthens the nerve impulse to the muscles involved, creating greater muscular strength and endurance. However, I did say, "reasonably intense". If the stress is too much and too fast, the body will break down resulting in injury.  Another concept to become successful in Cross Fit is practice. Movements such as Olympic lifting, muscle ups, kip up pull ups, rope climbs and the such take coordination and skill. The Hebbian theory is a neuroscience theory that is best summarized by Siegrid Löwel's phrase: "Cells that fire together, wire together." Yes, perfect practice makes perfect. In order to continue to progress while as the same time rest, it's best to follow a technique called, Periodization, as written about by Tudor Bompa. This technique "mixes it up" while allowing an athlete to peak at the right time. As with Cross Fit one may have to peak over the course of a few days; proper implementation of this will allow for success.  As there are multiple types of periodization (linear, daily undulating and block), using the right one  or a combination thereof is crucial. This will allow for increases in performance while allowing the body to rest and recover. Working with a highly trained strength and conditioning coach who is fluent in this is suggested.  Nutrition is key to recovery as well. Without the right ratio of nutrients, the body cannot properly recover and improve. I will get more into this in what will most likely be future BioHacker Talk entries.  If done right, Cross Fit can be a fun and enjoyable way to challenge yourself and achieve new heights of fitness. If done wrong, it can be a miserable way to the hospital. BioHacking is more than simply taking a pill for a specific purpose and hoping for a biophysiological change. BioHacking is habits and ways of doing things differently than you have done before. Following the proper principles and progressing properly along with adequate rest and nutrition are key to your biohacking success. Who knows, perhaps you may be the next one to be recognized as, "Fittest on Earth". ​​ #BioHackHumans #BioHacker #edtech #BioHackthePlanet #crossfit #sixpack #fitness #training #playground   References 1. Muscle & Fitness magazine Live Chat with CrossFit Games Champ Rich Froning 2.  Dehority, Sam. "The Fittest Man on Earth". Men's Fitness. Retrieved 21 April 2017 3. Smith, MM, Sommer, AJ, Starkoff, BE, and Devor, ST. Crossfit-based high-intensity power training improves maximal aerobic fitness and body composition. J Strength Cond Res 27(11): 3159 –3172, 2013 4. Robertson, Eric (2013-09-20). "CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret: Everyone has an uncle they'd rather you not meet., A Tale of Rhabdomyolysis, Rhabdomyolysis: As Told By CrossFit?, The Impact of Rhabdomyolysis". Medium.  5. The disease attacking super fit athletes. Stuff 6. CrossFit: Can the Popular Extreme Workout Be Dangerous?. ABC News. 7. Hebb, D.O. (1949). The Organization of Behavior. New York: Wiley & Sons 8. Löwel, S. and Singer, W. (1992) Science 255    biohackhumans.com   Find us: Instagram (@biohackhumans)  Facebook (@biohackhumans) Twitter (@biohackhumans) Tumblr (@biohackhumans)   Contact Us: support@biohackhumans.com

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Eric explores rumination and how damaging it can be to our mental health. What is it? What's the difference between rumination and self reflection? Hebb's Law and the role it plays in rumination. How to escape rumination. Rough Transcript: A few weeks ago I was at one of the local meditation centers and people were doing walking meditation. There was a guy walking incredibly slow and everyone was backing up behind him because no one but a disabled snail can move at that pace. So people weren't doing walking meditation they were standing and looking at this guy with a grouchy look on their faces. So I decided to stop him and explain that no one else could enjoy the meditation experience and it would be helpful if he could go just a bit faster. A few minutes later we sat back down for sitting meditation and my mind began racing. Should I not have said anything? Was I rude? Was this guy angry? So I decided that when we got up I would go over to him and explain myself and make sure we were good. Problem solved….except not for my mind. On and on it went re-playing the scene and thinking about the upcoming conversation. This is commonly know as rumination or brooding. Rumination is the compulsively focused attention on the symptoms of one's distress, and on its possible causes and consequences, as opposed to its solutions. Rumination is generally considered differently than self-reflection. Self-reflelction tends to offer new insights wheras rumination is just playing the same negative thoughts and feelings over and over. You will never plow a field by turning it over in your mind- Irish Proverb The challenge with rumination (or brooding) is that it feels like we are doing something about the issue or problem by continuing to think about it and ponder it. However rumination is extremely destructive and has been strongly linked to deep depression and anxiety. In fact a The UK's biggest ever online test into stress, undertaken by the BBC's Lab UK and the University of Liverpool, has revealed that rumination is the biggest predictor of the most common mental health problems in the country. The tricky thing is that worry and rumination can seem essential part of coping effectively. The idea of letting go of rumination and worry can be frightening. The ironic thing is that rumination tends to increase anxiety and effectiveness in problem solving goes down as anxiety increases. In addition a mind that ruminates becomes more likely to continue to do it. We have talked on the show about how we create pathways in our brain that become every easier to fall into the more reengage them. This is not a fanciful idea or silly positive thinking. Neurosccience has something called Hebbs Law. The phrase, “neurons that fire together wire together”  The meaning of Hebb's axiom is that each experience we encounter, including our feelings, thoughts, sensations, and muscle actions becomes embedded in the network of brain cells, that produce that experience. Each time you repeat a particular thought or action, you strengthen the connection between a set of brain cells or neurons. Think of it like taking a walk in the woods. Your thoughts are like hikers. The first hiker has to blaze her own trail. But over subsequent trips a trail gets worn in to the ground and more and more hikers will take that trail. The more hikers that take the trail the clearer it becomes and the more likely that future hikers will take it. It takes much more energy to go off the trail. Our brains work the same way, there is a need to conserve energy. Our brains use about 25% of the body's total energy so the brain is going to default to the neural circuits that take less energy. So it's important to determine whether we are ruminating or problem solving.  If the thinking does not lead to a course of action within a reasonable period it is probably rumination. Back to my story above, the first few minutes while I thought about the situation and came up with a plan of action was useful self- reflection and problem solving. Everything after that was useless rumination. in our interview with Dan Harris he talks about the difference between useless rumination and what he calls constructive anguish . The question he asks himself is “Is this useful?”  If it doesn't lead to meaningful effective action then it is useless rumination. If we are ruminating the most important thing is to come to a hard stop. As soon as the ruminative thought begins – that one that doesn't lead to new insights but is the same path – you immediately have to distract yourself with something that requires concentration. The key at this point is to stop the cycle. We have to stop the brain cold, we need to stay off the path. So anything that distracts us and requires concentration will work. Play a game, solve a puzzle, anything is better than the rumination. So a quick summary, brooding is the process of playing negative thoughts and emotions over and over. It is also extremely destructive. It is a key indicator of depression, anxiety, high blood pressure and heat disease. We need to interrupt the brooding as soon as it begins. The best way to do this is to immediately switch the brain to something that requires concentration. 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