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Send us a textCoach Tucker Seay, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Dalton High School, joins Steven to discuss his evolving approach to athlete development and performance. Drawing from his background in exercise science and insights from Super Training, Tucker breaks down how he balances speed, volume, and neural fatigue in his programming.They explore his transition to head coach, the implementation of the Lightened method with bands for confidence and control, and his findings on optimal power output at 50% body weight. Tucker also shares his progress with sumo deadlifts, maximal tension training, and strategies to “surf the strength curve” for peak results.The conversation dives deep into practical coaching, from warm-up innovations and bench press development to the lasting influence of Louie Simmons on modern strength training — offering a masterclass in blending science, creativity, and experience on the gym floor.https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

Bonus Fun Virtual ExperienceGoogle's virtual Route 66 driving adventure (Source: Google Arts & Culture in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation)Link: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/route-66Main StoriesPowered by mushrooms, living computers are on the rise - Neural organics lead to lower energy costs, faster calculation speeds (Source: Ohio State News)Link: https://news.osu.edu/powered-by-mushrooms-living-computers-are-on-the-rise/See also: https://bioengineer.org/mushroom-powered-technology-the-emergence-of-living-computers/See research paper here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0328965Kubota Claims World's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Self-Driving Tractor (Source: Equipmentworld.com)Link: https://www.equipmentworld.com/technology/article/15768565/kubota-worlds-first-hydrogen-selfdriving-tractor-unveiledSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzIBOK_fkfUEye prosthesis is the first to restore sight lost to macular degeneration (Source: Stanford Medicine News Center)Link: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/10/eye-prosthesis.htmlSee research paper here: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2501396Scientists Reverse Alzheimer's in Mice with a Single Injection - It only took two hours for a visible difference (Source: ZME Science)Link: https://www.zmescience.com/science/neurology-science/scientists-reverse-alzheimers-in-mice-with-a-single-injection/See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-025-02426-1Honorable MentionsHydrogen Production Takes Flight at Hamburg Airport with New Infrastructure Roadmap (Source: Hydrogenfuelnews.com)Link: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-production-takes-flight-at-hamburg-airport-with-new-infrastructure-roadmap/8573558/Smart elastomer muscles give soft robotics record 2,000x lifting capability (Source: Interesting Engineering)Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/smart-elastomer-muscles-give-soft-robotics-record-2000x-lifting-capability/ar-AA1P4fo5?ocid=BingNewsVerpToyota to launch world's first EV with a solid-state battery by 2027 — they're expected to last longer and charge faster (Source: Livescience.com)Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/electric-vehicles/toyota-to-launch-worlds-first-ev-with-a-solid-state-battery-by-2027-theyre-expected-to-last-longer-and-charge-fasterSee press release here: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/43380876.htmlAI identifies batteries in the waste stream (Source: Recycling-magazine.com)Link: https://www.recycling-magazine.com/2024/05/21/ai-identifies-batteries-in-the-waste-stream/See company website here: https://lionvision.co.uk/

Is today's AI stuck as a "spiky superintelligence," brilliant at some things but clueless at others? This episode pulls back the curtain on a lunchroom full of AI researchers trading theories, strong opinions, and the next big risks on the path to real AGI. Why "Everyone Dies" Gets AGI All Wrong The Nonprofit Feeding the Entire Internet to AI Companies Google's First AI Ad Avoids the Uncanny Valley by Casting a Turkey Coca-Cola Is Trying Another AI Holiday Ad. Executives Say This Time Is Different Sam Altman shuts down question about how OpenAI can commit to spending $1.4 trillion while earning billions: 'Enough' How OpenAI Uses Complex and Circular Deals to Fuel Its Multibillion-Dollar Rise Perplexity's new AI tool aims to simplify patent research Kids Turn Podcast Comments Into Secret Chat Rooms, Because Of Course They Do Amazon and Perplexity have kicked off the great AI web browser fight Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane Dictionary.com names 6-7 as 2025's word of the year Tech companies don't care that students use their AI agents to cheat The Morning After: Musk talks flying Teslas on Joe Rogan's show The Hatred of Podcasting | Brace Belden TikTok announces its first awards show in the US Google wants to build solar-powered data centers — in space Anthropic Projects $70 Billion in Revenue, $17 Billion in Cash Flow in 2028 American Museum of Tort Law Dog Chapel - Dog Mountain Nicvember masterlist Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Jeremy Berman Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit agntcy.org spaceship.com/twit monarch.com with code IM

Is today's AI stuck as a "spiky superintelligence," brilliant at some things but clueless at others? This episode pulls back the curtain on a lunchroom full of AI researchers trading theories, strong opinions, and the next big risks on the path to real AGI. Why "Everyone Dies" Gets AGI All Wrong The Nonprofit Feeding the Entire Internet to AI Companies Google's First AI Ad Avoids the Uncanny Valley by Casting a Turkey Coca-Cola Is Trying Another AI Holiday Ad. Executives Say This Time Is Different Sam Altman shuts down question about how OpenAI can commit to spending $1.4 trillion while earning billions: 'Enough' How OpenAI Uses Complex and Circular Deals to Fuel Its Multibillion-Dollar Rise Perplexity's new AI tool aims to simplify patent research Kids Turn Podcast Comments Into Secret Chat Rooms, Because Of Course They Do Amazon and Perplexity have kicked off the great AI web browser fight Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane Dictionary.com names 6-7 as 2025's word of the year Tech companies don't care that students use their AI agents to cheat The Morning After: Musk talks flying Teslas on Joe Rogan's show The Hatred of Podcasting | Brace Belden TikTok announces its first awards show in the US Google wants to build solar-powered data centers — in space Anthropic Projects $70 Billion in Revenue, $17 Billion in Cash Flow in 2028 American Museum of Tort Law Dog Chapel - Dog Mountain Nicvember masterlist Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Jeremy Berman Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit agntcy.org spaceship.com/twit monarch.com with code IM

Is today's AI stuck as a "spiky superintelligence," brilliant at some things but clueless at others? This episode pulls back the curtain on a lunchroom full of AI researchers trading theories, strong opinions, and the next big risks on the path to real AGI. Why "Everyone Dies" Gets AGI All Wrong The Nonprofit Feeding the Entire Internet to AI Companies Google's First AI Ad Avoids the Uncanny Valley by Casting a Turkey Coca-Cola Is Trying Another AI Holiday Ad. Executives Say This Time Is Different Sam Altman shuts down question about how OpenAI can commit to spending $1.4 trillion while earning billions: 'Enough' How OpenAI Uses Complex and Circular Deals to Fuel Its Multibillion-Dollar Rise Perplexity's new AI tool aims to simplify patent research Kids Turn Podcast Comments Into Secret Chat Rooms, Because Of Course They Do Amazon and Perplexity have kicked off the great AI web browser fight Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane Dictionary.com names 6-7 as 2025's word of the year Tech companies don't care that students use their AI agents to cheat The Morning After: Musk talks flying Teslas on Joe Rogan's show The Hatred of Podcasting | Brace Belden TikTok announces its first awards show in the US Google wants to build solar-powered data centers — in space Anthropic Projects $70 Billion in Revenue, $17 Billion in Cash Flow in 2028 American Museum of Tort Law Dog Chapel - Dog Mountain Nicvember masterlist Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Jeremy Berman Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit agntcy.org spaceship.com/twit monarch.com with code IM

Is today's AI stuck as a "spiky superintelligence," brilliant at some things but clueless at others? This episode pulls back the curtain on a lunchroom full of AI researchers trading theories, strong opinions, and the next big risks on the path to real AGI. Why "Everyone Dies" Gets AGI All Wrong The Nonprofit Feeding the Entire Internet to AI Companies Google's First AI Ad Avoids the Uncanny Valley by Casting a Turkey Coca-Cola Is Trying Another AI Holiday Ad. Executives Say This Time Is Different Sam Altman shuts down question about how OpenAI can commit to spending $1.4 trillion while earning billions: 'Enough' How OpenAI Uses Complex and Circular Deals to Fuel Its Multibillion-Dollar Rise Perplexity's new AI tool aims to simplify patent research Kids Turn Podcast Comments Into Secret Chat Rooms, Because Of Course They Do Amazon and Perplexity have kicked off the great AI web browser fight Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane Dictionary.com names 6-7 as 2025's word of the year Tech companies don't care that students use their AI agents to cheat The Morning After: Musk talks flying Teslas on Joe Rogan's show The Hatred of Podcasting | Brace Belden TikTok announces its first awards show in the US Google wants to build solar-powered data centers — in space Anthropic Projects $70 Billion in Revenue, $17 Billion in Cash Flow in 2028 American Museum of Tort Law Dog Chapel - Dog Mountain Nicvember masterlist Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Jeremy Berman Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit agntcy.org spaceship.com/twit monarch.com with code IM

Is today's AI stuck as a "spiky superintelligence," brilliant at some things but clueless at others? This episode pulls back the curtain on a lunchroom full of AI researchers trading theories, strong opinions, and the next big risks on the path to real AGI. Why "Everyone Dies" Gets AGI All Wrong The Nonprofit Feeding the Entire Internet to AI Companies Google's First AI Ad Avoids the Uncanny Valley by Casting a Turkey Coca-Cola Is Trying Another AI Holiday Ad. Executives Say This Time Is Different Sam Altman shuts down question about how OpenAI can commit to spending $1.4 trillion while earning billions: 'Enough' How OpenAI Uses Complex and Circular Deals to Fuel Its Multibillion-Dollar Rise Perplexity's new AI tool aims to simplify patent research Kids Turn Podcast Comments Into Secret Chat Rooms, Because Of Course They Do Amazon and Perplexity have kicked off the great AI web browser fight Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane Dictionary.com names 6-7 as 2025's word of the year Tech companies don't care that students use their AI agents to cheat The Morning After: Musk talks flying Teslas on Joe Rogan's show The Hatred of Podcasting | Brace Belden TikTok announces its first awards show in the US Google wants to build solar-powered data centers — in space Anthropic Projects $70 Billion in Revenue, $17 Billion in Cash Flow in 2028 American Museum of Tort Law Dog Chapel - Dog Mountain Nicvember masterlist Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Jeremy Berman Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit agntcy.org spaceship.com/twit monarch.com with code IM

Is today's AI stuck as a "spiky superintelligence," brilliant at some things but clueless at others? This episode pulls back the curtain on a lunchroom full of AI researchers trading theories, strong opinions, and the next big risks on the path to real AGI. Why "Everyone Dies" Gets AGI All Wrong The Nonprofit Feeding the Entire Internet to AI Companies Google's First AI Ad Avoids the Uncanny Valley by Casting a Turkey Coca-Cola Is Trying Another AI Holiday Ad. Executives Say This Time Is Different Sam Altman shuts down question about how OpenAI can commit to spending $1.4 trillion while earning billions: 'Enough' How OpenAI Uses Complex and Circular Deals to Fuel Its Multibillion-Dollar Rise Perplexity's new AI tool aims to simplify patent research Kids Turn Podcast Comments Into Secret Chat Rooms, Because Of Course They Do Amazon and Perplexity have kicked off the great AI web browser fight Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane Dictionary.com names 6-7 as 2025's word of the year Tech companies don't care that students use their AI agents to cheat The Morning After: Musk talks flying Teslas on Joe Rogan's show The Hatred of Podcasting | Brace Belden TikTok announces its first awards show in the US Google wants to build solar-powered data centers — in space Anthropic Projects $70 Billion in Revenue, $17 Billion in Cash Flow in 2028 American Museum of Tort Law Dog Chapel - Dog Mountain Nicvember masterlist Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Jeremy Berman Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit agntcy.org spaceship.com/twit monarch.com with code IM

David Danziger, SVP of partnerships at Dstillery joins AdTechGod. They discuss David's journey in the ad tech industry, the impact of technological advancements on audience segmentation, and the role of AI and machine learning in advertising. David emphasizes the importance of human relationships in client interactions and shares his passion for the ever-changing landscape of advertising technology.Takeaways Technological advancements have significantly improved audience targeting and segmentation. Neural networks and machine learning are foundational to modern ad tech. Audience segments are becoming more refined and specific due to advancements in technology. AI is enhancing efficiency but should complement human interaction, not replace it. The selection of audience segments is still prone to human error, indicating room for improvement. Client relationships remain crucial in the ad tech industry despite technological advancements. David enjoys the continuous learning opportunities within the ad tech space. The intersection of advertising, technology, and data is vital for the industry. David believes that the human element in client service will always be important. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to David Danziger and Dstillery 00:58 David's Journey in Ad Tech 03:52 Technological Advancements in Ad Tech 07:17 Refining Audience Segmentation 10:04 The Evolution of Audience Selection 12:57 AI and Machine Learning in Ad Tech 16:39 The Human Element in Client Relationships 23:40 Why David Chooses Ad Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Awesome NCANCA High Resolution Medical Image Segmentation Networks• MED-NCA: Bio-inspired medical image segmentation (Kalkhof et al.)⁠https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1361841525001483⁠• Med-NCA: Robust and lightweight segmentation with neural cellular automata (Kalkhof et al.)⁠https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.03473⁠• M3D-NCA: Robust 3D segmentation with built-in quality control (Kalkhof et al.)⁠https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.02954⁠ NCA for Medical Image Registration• NCA-Morph: Medical image registration with neural cellular automata (Ranem et al.)⁠https://arxiv.org/pdf/2410.22265⁠ Efficient NCA Inference• OctreeNCA: Single-pass 184 MP segmentation on consumer hardware (Lemke et al.)⁠https://arxiv.org/pdf/2508.06993⁠• eNCApsulate: NCA for precision diagnosis on capsule endoscopes (Krumb et al.)⁠https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.21562⁠ Edge & Federated Learning with NCA• Unsupervised training of neural cellular automata on edge devices (Kalkhof et al.)⁠https://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.18114⁠• Equitable federated learning with NCA (Lemke and Konstantin et al.)⁠https://arxiv.org/pdf/2506.21735

Tired of willpower failing you? Science shows that intentionally building new habits is the key to lasting change. In this "rapid fire" and actionable episode, Coaches Jason and Matt break down five simple, neuroscience-backed strategies to rewire your brain for an alcohol-free life.  Discover how engaging in novel, challenging activities, from learning a new instrument to brushing your teeth with the opposite hand actively stimulates neuroplasticity. Learn why consistent mindfulness, social connection , and intentional movement are essential for activating brain circuits, releasing feel-good neurochemicals, and shifting old patterns into a new, thriving reality.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

Send us a textEver pushed yourself to work through illness or stayed late just to be present at work and be seen? Your brain might be paying a devastating price.Presenteeism, means showing up physically but functioning below capacity due to illness, injury, or simply staying longer than necessary. This costs UK businesses a staggering £100 billion annually. Yet unlike absenteeism, it remains largely unmeasured and unaddressed in most organisations.The neuroscience reveals why this matters so deeply. When we work while unwell, our brains operate in conflict, diverting precious cognitive resources to manage pain or stress before productive work even begins. The anterior cingulate cortex, which processes both physical and social pain, lights up when we fear letting colleagues down—driving us to show up when we shouldn't. Meanwhile, receiving praise for "pushing through" triggers dopamine rewards that reinforce this harmful pattern.Most alarmingly, chronic presenteeism physically changes your brain. The hippocampus can actually shrink under prolonged stress, affecting memory and learning capacity. Neural connectivity in the prefrontal cortex weakens, reducing judgment, concentration, and emotional regulation. What many attribute to "just getting older" might actually be the cumulative effect of insufficient recovery.The good news? Our brains possess remarkable neuroplasticity. By prioritising psychological safety, resilience training, and supportive policies, organisations can combat presenteeism while enhancing performance. Leaders play a crucial role by modelling healthy boundaries and creating cultures where wellbeing and productivity coexist rather than compete.Ready to transform how you think about rest and recovery? Connect with us on LinkedIn or visit thecpo.co.uk to continue this vital conversation about creating workplaces where people truly thrive.Episodes are available here https://www.thecpo.co.uk/ To follow Zircon on LinkedIn and to be first to hear about podcasts, publications and news, please like and follow us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zircon-consulting-ltd/ To access the research white papers mentioned in this and other podcasts, please go to: https://www.betalent.com/research For more information about the BeTalent suite of tools and platform please contact: Hello@BeTalent.com

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 Neural Cellular Automata Background• Growing Neural Cellular Automata (Mordvintsev et al.)https://distill.pub/2020/growing-ca/?ref=https://githubhelp.com NCA High Resolution Medical Image Segmentation Networks• MED-NCA: Bio-inspired medical image segmentation (Kalkhof et al.)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1361841525001483• Med-NCA: Robust and lightweight segmentation with neural cellular automata (Kalkhof et al.)https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.03473• M3D-NCA: Robust 3D segmentation with built-in quality control (Kalkhof et al.)https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.02954 NCA for Medical Image Registration• NCA-Morph: Medical image registration with neural cellular automata (Ranem et al.)https://arxiv.org/pdf/2410.22265 Efficient NCA Inference• OctreeNCA: Single-pass 184 MP segmentation on consumer hardware (Lemke et al.)https://arxiv.org/pdf/2508.06993• eNCApsulate: NCA for precision diagnosis on capsule endoscopes (Krumb et al.)https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.21562 Edge & Federated Learning with NCA• Unsupervised training of neural cellular automata on edge devices (Kalkhof et al.)https://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.18114• Equitable federated learning with NCA (Lemke and Konstantin et al.)https://arxiv.org/pdf/2506.21735

Worry seems like something most people do from time to time, but for some people, severe worry can become an overwhelming sensation, and for older adults later in life, severe worry has been associated with an increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease. Carmen Andreescu is a professor of psychiatry and bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She says mild worry is useful evolutionarily, to help us make plans or adapt behavior.Read the full study here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-025-02193-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Drs. Gaurav Suri and Jay Mcclelland delves into the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence and human cognition, exploring similarities and differences, the evolution of AI from rule-based systems to learning models, and the concept of emergence in both fields. The discussion also touches on the efficiency of human learning compared to AI, the role of consciousness, and the ethical implications of AI technology.Takeaways AI and human intelligence share similarities in neural network frameworks. Artificial systems lack the goal-directed nature inherent in humans. Humans learn more efficiently than current AI systems. Neural networks can adapt to language nuances better than rule-based systems. Emergence explains how collective intelligence arises from individual components. Memory in neural networks is represented through connections, not individual units. Mathematics is both invented and discovered, shaped by human needs. Understanding consciousness is crucial for AI development. Human misuse of AI poses significant risks. Recognizing ourselves as processes can foster empathy and morality.Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds 01:00 AI vs Human Mind: Similarities and Differences 03:32 The Shift from Rule-Based AI to Learning Systems 09:07 Emergence in Cognition: Ant Colonies and Intelligence 15:25 Distributed Representations and Memory Storage 23:53 The Nature of Memory and Its Malleability 25:40 Emergence of Mathematical Concepts 29:50 The Invention vs. Discovery Debate in Mathematics 32:19 Learning Mechanisms: Brain vs. AI 36:48 Consciousness: Function and Implications 41:13 AI Risks: Human Misuse vs. AI Autonomy 43:45 Living with Emergence: Understanding Ourselves and Others 48:22 Exploring the Emergent MindFollow Gaurav Suri on LinkedIn. Follow Jay McClelland on Twitter and find their new book here.Subscribe to Breaking Math wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Breaking Math on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Website, YouTube, TikTokFollow Autumn on Twitter, BlueSky, and InstagramBecome a guest hereemail: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on October 21, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): ChatGPT AtlasOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45658479&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:53): Replacing a $3000/mo Heroku bill with a $55/mo serverOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45661253&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:17): Build your own databaseOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45657827&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:40): Foreign hackers breached a US nuclear weapons plant via SharePoint flawsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45657287&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:04): Neural audio codecs: how to get audio into LLMsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45655161&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:27): Wikipedia says traffic is falling due to AI search summaries and social videoOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45651485&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:51): LLMs can get "brain rot"Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45656223&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:15): 60k kids have avoided peanut allergies due to 2015 advice, study findsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45652307&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:38): NASA chief suggests SpaceX may be booted from moon missionOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45655188&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(13:02): Apple alerts exploit developer that his iPhone was targeted with gov spywareOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45657302&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

Wenn wir uns vorstellen, was andere Menschen empfinden, um angemessen auf sie zu reagieren, sind wir empathisch. Das kann anstrengend sein, stärkt aber unsere sozialen Bindungen. Diane Hielscher und Main Huong Nguyen sprechen über die Facetten von Empathie.**********An dieser Stelle findet ihr die Übung:00:33:46 - Geleitete Meditation zum Thema Empathie**********Quellen aus der Folge:Fredrickson, B. L., Cohn, M. A., Coffey, K. A., Pek, J., & Finkel, S. M. (2008). Open hearts build lives: positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Journal of personality and social psychology, 95(5), 1045. Hein, G., Silani, G., Preuschoff, K., Batson, C. D., & Singer, T. (2010). Neural responses to ingroup and outgroup members' suffering predict individual differences in costly helping. Neuron, 68(1), 149-160. Muradova, L. (2025). Empathy and Political Reasoning: How Empathy Promotes Reflection and Strengthens Democracy. Cambridge University Press. Singer, T., & Klimecki, O. M. (2014). Empathy and compassion. Current biology, 24(18), R875-R878. Roth, M., Schönefeld, V., & Altmann, T. (2016). Trainings-und Interventionsprogramme zur Förderung von Empathie. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. **********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Manipulation: Achtsam bei uns bleibenNarzissmus: Wie wir mit selbstbezogenen Menschen umgehenEmpathie und Selbstschutz: Wie wir achtsam mit Menschen umgehen können, die sich negativ verhalten**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********Ihr habt Anregungen, Ideen, Themenwünsche? Dann schreibt uns gern unter achtsam@deutschlandfunknova.de

On today's page, Zevachim 37, the rabbis teach that Torah can be shaped by both how it's written and how it's heard. Modern brain science agrees, showing that reading silently still lights up the mind's acoustic pathways. What happens when ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience harmonize? Listen and find out.

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John talks about the struggles singers face when returning to their voice after time away, whether from the pandemic, health issues, or life changes. He explains why the voice can feel weak or uncoordinated after too much time off and how neuroplasticity, consistency, and self-compassion can help singers rebuild. Your voice isn't gone, it just needs time and care to find its way back.   Episode highlights: Neural pathways for singing do not disappear; they just need to be reawakened through consistent practice. Start small, stay patient, and track your progress to build momentum and confidence. Approach your return with curiosity and forgiveness, not judgment. Your voice is resilient.   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

Fred Jordan, Co-CEO of FinalSpark, takes us inside the radical world of biological computing, where real neurons extracted from human tissue are being trained to solve problems that would require 10 megawatts in silicon. We explore the life support systems keeping these "wetware" processors alive, the ethical quandaries of computation performed by living cells, and why the messiness of biology might be exactly what AI needs next. From training cycles and reproducibility challenges to the surprising behaviors these neural networks display, Jordan paints a picture of 2030 where your devices might be powered by something closer to a brain than a chip.   Sponsors   This episode is proudly sponsored by Amethix Technologies. At the intersection of ethics and engineering, Amethix creates AI systems that don't just function—they adapt, learn, and serve. With a focus on dual-use innovation, Amethix is shaping a future where intelligent machines extend human capability, not replace it. Discover more at https://amethix.com This episode is brought to you by Intrepid AI. From drones to satellites, Intrepid AI gives engineers and defense innovators the tools to prototype, simulate, and deploy autonomous systems with confidence. Whether it's in the sky, on the ground, or in orbit—if it's intelligent and mobile, Intrepid helps you build it. Learn more at intrepid.ai   References Website: finalspark.com Discord account:   / discord   Newsletter: https://finalspark.com/#newsletter   Topics: Biological computing • Neural engineering • Energy-efficient AI • Wetware vs hardware • The future of computation

While Artificial Intelligence seems to have just popped up when OpenAI brought ChatGPT to the consumer market it has its roots in the mids of the 20th century. But what is it that all of a sudden made it into every conversation we seem to have?Thomas Natschlaeger, Principal Data Scientist at Dynatrace, who has been working in the AI and Machine Learning space for the past 30 years gives us a brief historical overview and describes the critical evolutionary steps and compelling events in that technology that made it to what it is today. Tune in and hear about how AIs are trained, how they are optimized and most importantly: how their outputs can be tested and validated!In our conversation we discuss current trends towards small language models that will help model digital twins of our existing roles and how AIs are used to Validate other AIs like we humans do when a senior engineer does pair programming with a junior and with that provides essential feedback on current accuracy and input to improve the outcome of future tasks.Links we discussedLinkedIn Profile from Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-natschlaeger/Ask Me Anything Session on Davis CoPilot: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/grabnerandi_llm-copilot-activity-7373837743971393536-QgxV?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAABLhVQBbh8Jkn_K8din5tsQlMCpXRNzlKUVoxxed Conference Talk: https://amsterdam.voxxeddays.com/talk/?id=39801Attention is all you need paper: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_Is_All_You_Need

This week Mike Burke is back and joins Elizabeth for discussion about the neuroscience of polarized attitudes.  A recent article suggests that regardless of which side of the political aisle we inhabit, those with more extreme views may experience similar neural activity and physiological responses to the same political content and emotionally charged language. Research participants who self-identified on the most extreme ends of the ideological spectrum exhibited the most so-called  "neural synchrony effects."  Mike and Elizabeth talk about the implications of these similarities as well as other examples of what is often called the horseshoe theory, which suggests that those at the far ends of the political spectrum may view the world through a shared lens and that their behaviors and strategies are nearly indistinguishable. Mike describes his relevant article in which he argues that too often "those who claim to be the defenders of Western civilisation seem not to notice that they are the ones burning it down from within." Podcast notesTopic article: de Bruin, D., & FeldmanHall, O. (2025). Politically extreme individuals exhibit similar neural processing despite ideological differences. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.A brief description of horseshoe theory appears here: https://vanderbiltpoliticalreview.com/12168/us/horseshoe-theory-in-american-politics/Mike's recent article can be found here: https://www.queermajority.com/essays-all/the-kremlins-lgbt-smokescreen

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. It's been almost a month since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed off the company's new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Matt Bigler spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

This week on Schauer Thoughts we're discussing cognitive labor: what it is and isn't, situations you use it in, and how to tell when someone is using you for your cognitive labor via thought-terminating cliches! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the discussion. Also, I do want to apologize for how disorganized this episode is, I forgot to take my ADHD medication that day and I was really struggling to order my thoughts. I have also received some feedback that my podcast is unpolished and a bit of a “burden” and I completely understand the intention behind those comments. I really do appreciate feedback and I feel so bad that this is the episode going out with those comments in mind. I have ordered a couple books on how to polish your research, I'm currently reading Polish Your Academic Writing by Helen Coleman and I also signed up for a *free* seven week online course on scientific communication. (If you'd also like to take the class here's a link: https://sciencecommunicationlab.org/research-skills/presentation-on-science/ - you don't have to, it's just to share!) It will take me a few weeks for you all to see these new skills in the podcast, so thank you for your patience and hopefully you see that effort payoff soon. I am talking about neuroscience and more technical things but I want to do so in a way that's more easily understood and accessible so I am working on that! I do genuinely want to share what I'm learning and while I love research I love connecting with my audience more and that's not really possible if I don't make more of an active effort to structure and translate concepts in a more accessible way. I promise I am working on it, I deeply appreciate the feedback. There will be a part two to this episode and I am making sure that it's more cohesive, organized, and delivered in a more accessible way! Links: How I Met Your Masi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howimetyourmasi/?hl=en Where to Stream: https://www.dynasty.tv/products/how-i-met-your-masi-premiere Sounds Like a Cult Podcast: Website: https://www.soundslikeacult.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikeacultpod/ Reese's Instagram: (adore her) https://www.instagram.com/reesaronii/ For more information on my book club visit: Substack: https://sarahschauer.substack.com/p/schauer-thoughts-book-club-additional?utm_source=activity_item Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sarahschauer/membership Resources: Future Tense: Why Anxiety is Good for You (Even Though It Feels Bad) - Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, PhD How To Make Your Brain Your Best Friend: A Neuroscientists Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life - Rachel Barr - Guys! This is the book I've talked about from the neuroscientist on “microdosing delight!” Go pick it up! Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism - Amanda Montell Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism: A Study of “Brainwashing” in China - Robert Jay Lifton Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker PhD The Difference Between Mental Load and Emotional Labor https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/equal-partners/202508/the-difference-between-mental-load-and-emotional-labor Anticipatory feelings: Neural correlates and linguistic markers https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763419300570#:~:text=A%20new%20feeling%20construct%20related,role%20in%20future%20oriented%20feelings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At just 16, Os Aponte was running a martial arts school in Puerto Rico with over a hundred students. Today, he's a U.S. Army veteran, author, and strength coach known for blending martial arts discipline, neuroscience, and movement mastery into a philosophy of lifelong fitness.In this conversation, Os shares how leading soldiers in the Army shaped his approach to strength, why “less is more” in training, and how neural efficiency—not just muscle size—creates real, lasting power. You'll also hear how kettlebells, gait mechanics, and breathwork can rewire your body for performance at any age.Whether you're a coach, athlete, or weekend mover, Os's story will challenge how you think about fitness and inspire you to see training as a lifelong pursuit of self-mastery.We discuss:How Os became a martial arts instructor at 16What the military taught him about leadership and physical masteryThe difference between strength, conditioning, and fitnessWhy neurological training beats burnoutThe power of the Turkish get-up and “leaving one in the tank”How to make your fitness serve your life—not the other way around

Ep 214 - One World in a New World with Dr. Ewelina KurtysHow can living neurons redefine the future of AI and energy consumption?What does neuroscience teach us about our capacity to navigate rapid technological change?Step into the mind of a scientist blazing trails in the frontier of bio-inspired computing. In this illuminating episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, a neuroscientist and strategic advisor working at the fascinating crossroads of living neural networks and artificial intelligence. From humble beginnings in Poland to the cutting edge of neurotechnology, Dr. Kurtys shares her deeply human story of curiosity, courage, and cognitive exploration.Discover how passion, process, and perspective shape our collective future—and how her work with living neurons might just change the energy game in AI. This is more than science—it's a look into how we evolve together.✨ Join the conversation. Explore the future. Awaken the present.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.Download Planetary Citizens: Awakening the Heart of Humanity at https://PlanetaryCitizens.netConnect with Ewelina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelinakurtys/#Neuroscience #BioComputing #AIRevolution #PlanetaryCitizens #OneWorldNewWorld #ConsciousTech #EwelinaKurtys #ZenBenefielJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZl_29zHxehqeL89KSCWFA/join__________One World in a New World Compilation (3 years): https://amzn.to/3VdhQSg__________Visit: https://PlanetaryCitizens.netConnect with Zen: https://linkedin.com/zenbenefielZen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendorZen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.comThe Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org Live and Let Live Global Peace Movement: https://liveandletlive.org

This week's episode is all about Reading. We will go through the entire process from the moment light hits the retina (50-100ms) to formulating speech (600ms or so). That is, either speaking out loud or silently speaking while reading, a phenomena called subvocalization. We do this when reading to the self. Either way, we speak while reading.We will compare so called normal readers, the Autistic phenotype, and dyslexia, and at times the odd contrasts of the Autistic phenotype AND dyslexia. Lots of neurobiology, measurement instruments, brain waves (oscillations, frequencies), however, I will hopefully provide easy to understand analogies.The entire reading process is covered.Daylight Computer Companyuse "autism" for $50 off athttps://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismChroma Light Devicesuse "autism" for 10% discount athttps://getchroma.co/?ref=autismCognity AI for Autistic Social Skillsuse "autism" for 10% discount athttps://thecognity.com00:00 - Overview of reading process and neurobiology03:28 - Visual processing in V1 (primary visual cortex), V2-V4 (secondary visual cortex)4:42 - Neuroplasticity of Blind using V1-V4 for Braille07:17 - Neural oscillations (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, Gamma)10:07 - Visual word form area (VWFA) recognizes patterns, begins sequencing letters & recognizes the word, Example: "d-o-g" & 'd' not 'b', 'o' not 'c,' 'g' not 'p.'13:01 - Phonological processing in temporal-parietal cortex15:54 - Fractional anisotropy (FA) & Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and arcuate fasciculus; Myelination, Water Flow, Garden Hose example18:06 - Detailed discussion of orthographic processing begins (VWFA's role in recognizing visual word forms)21:26 - Detailed discussion of cerebellum's role in eye movements begins (Purkinje cells and saccades)24:07 - Detailed discussion of spelling difficulties begins (orthographic processing challenges in autism/dyslexia)27:41 - Detailed discussion of semantic integration begins (delays in dyslexia, inferior frontal gyrus)30:55 - Detailed discussion of orthographic confusion begins (e.g., "except" vs. "expert")33:30 - Detailed discussion of phonological processing begins (temporal-parietal cortex mapping words to sounds)34:18 - Cerebellum mentioned regarding tongue movements (Purkinje cells refine timing for speech)36:10 - Subvocalization in silent reading37:07 - Oscillations in VWFA for autistic phenotype; Comprehension lags in Autism due to delayed N40039:19 Daylight Computer Company (and Daylight Kids !), use "autism" for $50 discount41:40 Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount44:52 Reviews/Ratings, Contact InfoX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxEzLKXkjppo3nqmpXpzuAemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

I did an interview with Scott Stein at Meta Connect 2025 reflecting on the biggest news of the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses and the associated Neural Band. Stein has been covering the XR industry since 2012, and always has some deep thoughts on the broader implications of the latest news. You can check out his hands-on first impressions in his CNET video here, and his interview with Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth here. Stein and I had a chance to catch up after the day 1 Meta Connect keynote announcements, and also speculate on the future of the ecosystem in around the Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses. The Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit wasn't announced until the following day at the end of the developer keynote at Meta Connect, but there still hasn't been any announcement about if or when third-party developers will get access to develop apps for it as Meta seems content to focus on their own first-party apps at the launch of the device today. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I did an interview with Michael Markman at Meta Connect 2025 talking about all of the latest updates to the VR design and prototyping tool of ShapesXR, and then we start to dive into some of his hot takes after getting a chance to try out the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses and associated Neural Band. He sees that the neural band is essentially transforming your hand into a mouse that is providing a simplified navigation system (probably closer to a D-pad on a TV remote), but the index-finger-to-thumb serves as a functional left click and middle-finger-to-thumb serves as a functional right click, which has been enough to build the foundation of most modern HCI for computer software for the last 57 years since The Mother of All Demos debuted the mouse in 1968. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Rocky Snyder sits down with James and Christian LaValle of Metabolic Elite, a cutting-edge supplement company that is leading the way in peak nutrition, recovery, and performance. The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STAMPS:3:30 Who are the LaValles?6:00 James extensive background10:30 Metabolic Elite14:00 Heat up, slow down19:00 The Arctic Challenge21:00 Specificity of purposes24:30 The immediate effects of Synapsin28:00 Neural inflammation30:00 Biomechanics meets biochemistry32:00 Gut health34:00 Living on the fringe for 30 years36:30 Neuro-endocrine-immune relationship39:00 Metabolic Elite's library43:00 Avoiding pill fatigue48:00 Advisory board members51:00 IOC approvedGET TO KNOW JAMES & CHRISTIAN LAVALLEJIM'S INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/therealjimlavalle/CHRISTIAN'S INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/christianlavalle5/JIM'S LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lavalle-1a6b8858/CHRISTIANS' LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-lavalle-026843293/METABOLIC ELITE: https://www.metabolicelite.co/GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDERMEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: RockySnyder.comREAD: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.rockysnyder.comINSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Is there such a thing as a universal human experience of the divine, or are all encounters shaped by culture, language, and power? In this video, we explore the classic debate between perennialism and constructivism, from William James and Mircea Eliade to Steven Katz, Talal Asad, and beyond. Drawing on philosophy, anthropology, psychology, and neuroscience, we look at how claims of universality are entangled with history and how particular traditions cultivate what we call “religious experience.”CONNECT & SUPPORT

In this episode, ARK's Brett Winton, Charles Roberts and Frank Downing sit down with Stephen Balaban, CEO and co-founder of Lambda Labs — a company building AI-specific cloud infrastructure. The conversation explores Lambda's role in the AI value chain, the evolving economics of data centers, and why traditional hyperscalers might be too slow to meet the moment.Stephen explains why he believes we're transitioning from deterministic, rule-based software to what he calls “neural software” — stochastic, neural network-driven systems that will eventually replace nearly all traditional software. He shares Lambda's mission to enable this transformation by rapidly deploying GPU infrastructure and supporting the AI research and application build-out happening today.The discussion spans infrastructure strategy, regulatory bottlenecks, AI safety, energy constraints, and long-term visions of neural operating systems. Stephen offers a bold perspective on the hardware demands and philosophical shifts required to usher in a world where software is generated, not written.Key Points From This Episode:00:01:21 How Lambda positions itself as a “neo-cloud” provider competing with AWS, Azure, and GCP for AI workloads.00:02:46 Why ARK estimates $1.5 trillion in annual AI-related data center investment by 2030 and what it could mean for Lambda.00:05:26 Why hyperscalers may be too slow to meet the unique demands of AI training compared to specialized players.00:06:29 How AI infrastructure requires new rack designs, higher power density, and different utilization patterns.00:09:20 Why AI may disrupt the entire computing stack—from Nvidia overtaking Intel to reshaping platform and cloud services.00:14:50 Stephen explains Lambda's “secret mission” to replace all traditional software with neural networks.00:16:36 Why companies trust Lambda to deploy GPU infrastructure faster and more reliably than incumbents.00:20:27 How the concept of a “neural operating system” reframes software as stochastic rather than deterministic.00:23:04 How hallucinations in neural systems could be managed with checks and balances similar to financial approvals.00:25:04 Why Stephen sees AI safety and alignment as the cybersecurity of the future.00:39:00 How real-time AI tasks may run locally at the edge, while deeper reasoning gets pushed to the cloud.00:44:11 Why running modern large language models still resembles the supercomputer era rather than the PC era.00:46:06 How Stephen views the long-term convergence of AI with quantum computing and brain–computer interfaces.00:50:20 Why scaling AI requires the “heroic effort” of Nvidia, TSMC, OpenAI, energy providers, and Lambda together.00:53:43 Back-of-the-envelope math on CapEx per megawatt—from power plants and data centers to GPUs.00:57:11 Why power infrastructure and deregulation could become the biggest stumbling blocks for AI growth.01:02:02 How software creation is shifting from a labor-driven process to a capital-intensive one.01:06:06 Why Stephen and Brett describe data centers as “AI factories” producing custom neural software.

Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. Ann Kennedy is Associate Professor at Scripps Research Institute and runs the Laboratory for Theoretical Neuroscience and Behavior. Among other things, Ann has been studying how processes important in life, like survival, threat response, motivation, and pain, are mediated through subcortical brain areas like the hypothalamus. She also pays attention to the time course those life processes require, which has led her to consider how the expression of things like proteins help shape neural processes throughout the brain, so we can behave appropriately in those different contexts. You'll hear us talk about how this is still a pretty open field in theoretical neuroscience, unlike the historically heavy use of theory in popular brain areas throughout the cortex, and the historically narrow focus on spikes or action potentials as the only game in town when it comes to neural computation. We discuss that and I link in the show notes to a commentary piece Ann wrote, in which she argues for both top-down and bottom-up theoretical approaches. I also link to her papers about the early evolution of nervous systems, how heterogeneity or diversity of neurons is an advantage for neural computations, and we discuss a kaggle competition she developed to benchmark automated behavioral labels of behaving organisms, so that despite different researchers using different recording systems and setups, analyzing those data will produce consistent labels to better compare across labs and aggregated bigger and better data sets. Laboratory for Theoretical Neuroscience and Behavior. Social: @antihebbiann.bsky.social @Antihebbiann The Kaggle competition Ann developed to generalize behavior categorization. Related papersDynamics of neural activity in early nervous system evolution.Theoretical neuroscience has room to grow. Neural heterogeneity controls computations in spiking neural networks. A parabrachial hub for the prioritization of survival behavior. An approximate line attractor in the hypothalamus encodes an aggressive state. Read the transcript. 0:00 - Intro 3:36 - Why study subcortical areas? 13:30 - Evolution 15:06 - Dynamical systems and time scales 21:32 - NeuroAI 28:37 - Before there were brains 33:11 - Endogenous spontaneous activity 40:09 - Natural vs artificial 43:09 - Different is more - heterogeneity 45:32 - Neuromodulators and neuropeptide functions 55:47 - Heterogeneity: manifolds, subspaces, and gain 1:02:43 - Control knobs 1:09:45 - Theoretical neuroscience has room to grow 1:19:59 - Hypothalamus 1:20:57 - Subcortical vs "higher" cognition 1:24:53 - 4E cognition 1:26:56 - Behavior benchmarking 1:37:26 - Current challenges 1:39:46 - Advice to young researchers

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Amazon has announced its upcoming fall hardware event. OpenAI is working towards implementing security features for teens using ChatGPT. A look into SMS blasters as a way to target you with scam texts. And Scott Stein of CNET spent some time with Meta's newest Ray-Ban Display Glasses and Neural Band. Jennifer is excited as Amazon has announced its upcoming hardware event for September 30th, at which the company is expected to unveil its latest Kindle and Echo devices. Also, Google will be debuting its latest smart home devices the day after Amazon's hardware event on October 1st! OpenAI is working towards implementing safeguards and restrictions for teens using ChatGPT, following lawsuits and growing regulatory scrutiny. Mikah shares how cybercriminals are utilizing a process called "SMS blasters" to send scam text messages to people. And Scott Stein of CNET joins the show from the Meta campus to share his initial hands-on experience with Meta's new Neural Band and latest Ray-Ban Display Glasses. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Scott Stein Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: smarty.com/twit zocdoc.com/tnw pantheon.io

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Amazon has announced its upcoming fall hardware event. OpenAI is working towards implementing security features for teens using ChatGPT. A look into SMS blasters as a way to target you with scam texts. And Scott Stein of CNET spent some time with Meta's newest Ray-Ban Display Glasses and Neural Band. Jennifer is excited as Amazon has announced its upcoming hardware event for September 30th, at which the company is expected to unveil its latest Kindle and Echo devices. Also, Google will be debuting its latest smart home devices the day after Amazon's hardware event on October 1st! OpenAI is working towards implementing safeguards and restrictions for teens using ChatGPT, following lawsuits and growing regulatory scrutiny. Mikah shares how cybercriminals are utilizing a process called "SMS blasters" to send scam text messages to people. And Scott Stein of CNET joins the show from the Meta campus to share his initial hands-on experience with Meta's new Neural Band and latest Ray-Ban Display Glasses. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Scott Stein Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: smarty.com/twit zocdoc.com/tnw pantheon.io

CNET's Scott Stein goes hands-on with Meta's newest lineup of smart glasses, including the Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses and the next-gen Ray-Ban Meta. He also gets to try out the new neural wristband, which uses electromyography (EMG) to detect subtle muscle movements, offering a glimpse into the future of how we'll interact with augmented reality.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Amazon has announced its upcoming fall hardware event. OpenAI is working towards implementing security features for teens using ChatGPT. A look into SMS blasters as a way to target you with scam texts. And Scott Stein of CNET spent some time with Meta's newest Ray-Ban Display Glasses and Neural Band. Jennifer is excited as Amazon has announced its upcoming hardware event for September 30th, at which the company is expected to unveil its latest Kindle and Echo devices. Also, Google will be debuting its latest smart home devices the day after Amazon's hardware event on October 1st! OpenAI is working towards implementing safeguards and restrictions for teens using ChatGPT, following lawsuits and growing regulatory scrutiny. Mikah shares how cybercriminals are utilizing a process called "SMS blasters" to send scam text messages to people. And Scott Stein of CNET joins the show from the Meta campus to share his initial hands-on experience with Meta's new Neural Band and latest Ray-Ban Display Glasses. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Scott Stein Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: smarty.com/twit zocdoc.com/tnw pantheon.io

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Amazon has announced its upcoming fall hardware event. OpenAI is working towards implementing security features for teens using ChatGPT. A look into SMS blasters as a way to target you with scam texts. And Scott Stein of CNET spent some time with Meta's newest Ray-Ban Display Glasses and Neural Band. Jennifer is excited as Amazon has announced its upcoming hardware event for September 30th, at which the company is expected to unveil its latest Kindle and Echo devices. Also, Google will be debuting its latest smart home devices the day after Amazon's hardware event on October 1st! OpenAI is working towards implementing safeguards and restrictions for teens using ChatGPT, following lawsuits and growing regulatory scrutiny. Mikah shares how cybercriminals are utilizing a process called "SMS blasters" to send scam text messages to people. And Scott Stein of CNET joins the show from the Meta campus to share his initial hands-on experience with Meta's new Neural Band and latest Ray-Ban Display Glasses. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Scott Stein Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: smarty.com/twit zocdoc.com/tnw pantheon.io

CNET's Scott Stein goes hands-on with Meta's newest lineup of smart glasses, including the Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses and the next-gen Ray-Ban Meta. He also gets to try out the new neural wristband, which uses electromyography (EMG) to detect subtle muscle movements, offering a glimpse into the future of how we'll interact with augmented reality.

Stanley Bazarek, MD, and Jennifer Sweet, MD, discuss the latest advances in neuromodulation, peripheral nerve surgery, and neuroengineering, highlighting the critical role of multidisciplinary collaboration between UH, Case Western Reserve University, and national research partners in translating these innovations from the lab to patient care. Learn more about Stanley Bazarek, MD Learn more about Jennifer Sweet, MD Learn more about the University Hospitals Research & Education Institute Follow Us on Social:      

Today's episode is all about visual thinking. We will explore vivid mental imagery and sensory processing. We will cover why Autistic individuals process detailed "pictures and movies" in the mind, exemplified by an anecdote of visualizing oak tree bark with tactile detail. Sensory challenges are highlighted, with a Bee Movie analogy illustrating the intense, efficient visual input. The Autistic sensory journey is described as fast but rocky, contrasting with non-autistic processing. Hyperconnectivity in visual pathways amplifies detail-oriented cognition, often leading to sensory overload.The episode explains how retinal ganglion cells and visual cortex hyperactivity enhance imagery in Autism. Kanner and Asperger's observations underscore visual memory strengths and technical interests, like pattern recognition. Increased mini-column density and reduced inhibition boost local processing but risk overload. Temple Grandin's insights show visual thinking's strengths in tasks like designing animal pathways, though social tasks challenge due to weaker prefrontal connectivity. The Autistic brain's wiring is framed as a unique strength, fostering intense, detailed cognitionTemple Grandin https://www.templegrandin.com/templegrandinbooks.htmlSensory Processing part 1 https://youtu.be/HTnFm8nY4oY?si=4Xso_tI_hMwhY_SXSensory Processing part 2 https://youtu.be/n31gyLb4ddM?si=CouaBhiVm8KixtG-Supplementing Relationships part 1 https://youtu.be/lglEGQ7pSlc?si=ncpla784LxOyUcQcSupplementing Relationships part 2 https://youtu.be/W8E2B7Qu4mg?si=UJE850SwvPmtOmEkDaylight Computer Companyuse "autism" for $50 off athttps://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismChroma Light Devicesuse "autism" for 10% discount athttps://getchroma.co/?ref=autism00:00 Introduction to Visual Thinking02:00 Anecdote: Oak Tree Visualization; tree bark, tactile05:50 Sensory Processing Challenges; overload, information rate, avoidance09:40 Anecdote: Bee Movie Analogy; synchronized, intense, fast13:30 Autistic Sensory Rates/Speeds17:20 Eye Biology and Neural Relays; Retinal ganglion, SHANK3; Building Models details-to-general21:10 Magnocellular vs. Parvocellular Pathways; Motion, color, glutamate, GABA signaling25:00 Visual Cortex Hyperactivity; V1-V4, fMRI, synaptic pruning, details28:50 Mini-Columns and Sensory Overload; Neural units, inhibition, dense connections32:40 Kanner and Asperger Insights; Social isolation, technical interests, patterns38:39 Daylight Computer Company (and Daylight KIDS !), use "autism" for $50 discount40:54 Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount44:07 Reviews/Ratings & Contact InfoX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxEzLKXkjppo3nqmpXpzuAemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

In this episode, Lori Clemmons shares her journey from chronic illness to becoming a life coach specializing in helping others with chronic pain. She discusses the impact of chronic pain on daily life, the importance of understanding the limbic system, and how self-compassion plays a crucial role in healing. Lori emphasizes the significance of finding joy and relaxation as part of recovery and explains the concept of neural retraining. She provides insights into recognizing signs of limbic system overdrive and offers practical advice for those feeling overwhelmed by their symptoms. The conversation concludes with a focus on taking small steps towards healing and the power of visualization.You can find Lori @:https://loriclemmons.com https://loriclemmons.com/resourceshttps://www.youtube.com/@LoriClemmonshttps://rewireyourwellness.com/You can find Leigh @:Leigh's website - ⁠https://www.bodychek.co.uk/⁠Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - ⁠https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/⁠Leigh's courses:StickAbility - ⁠https://stickabilitycourse.com/⁠Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - ⁠https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/⁠

Toads continue to amaze us - this time they are using their sense of the Earth's magnetic field to find their way home. But how important this sense is for cane toads as they travel home from long journeys, and how much are they relying on their sense of smell, was a mystery, until a clever new study tested the toads. Then we briefly touch on how pythons digest bones so successfully. Main Paper References: Fernandez RC, Sotelo MI. 2025. A toad's journey home: towards elucidating the neural and sensory basis of amphibian navigation. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 292. DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2025.0525. Shaykevich DA, Pareja-Mejía D, Golde C, Pašukonis A, O'Connell LA. 2025. Neural and sensory basis of homing behaviour in the invasive cane toad, Rhinella marina. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 292:20250045. DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2025.0045. Other Mentioned Papers/Studies: Lignot J-H, Pope RK, Secor SM. 2025. Diet-dependent production of calcium- and phosphorus-rich ‘spheroids' along the intestine of Burmese pythons: identification of a new cell type? Journal of Experimental Biology 228:jeb249620. DOI: 10.1242/jeb.249620. Other Links/Mentions: Starr M. 2025.New Cell Discovered in Pythons Allows Them to Completely Digest Bones. Available at https://www.sciencealert.com/new-cell-discovered-in-pythons-allows-them-to-completely-digest-bones (accessed August 25, 2025). Editing and Music: Intro/outro – Treehouse by Ed Nelson Species Bi-week theme – Michael Timothy Other Music – The Passion HiFi, https://www.thepassionhifi.com

In this episode Andrea Samadi revisits a popular interview with Dr. Dawson Church about his book Bliss Brain and the neuroscience of meditation. They explore how simple, evidence-based practices can quiet the brain's default mode, trigger blissful neurochemicals, and reshape stress and happiness networks. Listeners learn why happiness must be trained, how meditation helps people live more in the present, and practical tips to start a daily meditation practice using guided tools like the free Bliss Brain meditations. Welcome back to SEASON 14 of The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning and emotional intelligence training for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, and seven years ago, launched this podcast with a question I had never truly asked myself before: (and that is) If productivity and results matter to us—and they do now more than ever—how exactly are we using our brain to make them happen? Most of us were never taught how to apply neuroscience to improve productivity, results, or well-being. About a decade ago, I became fascinated by the mind-brain-results connection—and how science can be applied to our everyday lives. That's why I've made it my mission to bring you the world's top experts—so together, we can explore the intersection of science and social-emotional learning. We'll break down complex ideas and turn them into practical strategies we can use every day for predictable, science-backed results. For today's Episode 369, we are moving forward on our journey of the mind, to our next interview review, with our goal of building off of our past reviews, and sharpening our saw for improved well-being, productivity and success in 2025 and beyond. To review our last 3 episodes, with our interview with speaker Bob Proctor, we learned that “If we want to improve our RESULTS, we must focus on the six faculties of our mind—reason, intuition, perception, will, memory, and imagination.” “Devoting a year to developing each one would be time well invested, elevating us to greater heights and setting us apart from others.” Next, we looked at how we need to become extremely clear with our vision of “what we really want” and keep in mind that…. Our External Environment Reflects Our Internal World What exactly does this mean? It means that if we don't like what's happening in our external world—whether it's in our job, relationships, results, or any area of our life—we must first look inward. Our circumstances mirror the beliefs and thoughts we hold within. As James Allen reminds us in As a Man Thinketh: our outer world is always a reflection of our inner state. For today's Episode 369, we'll turn inward—sharpening our inner world so that we can transform the outer one. Today we go back EP 98[i] our interview with Dr. Dawson Church, that was recorded back in December of 2020, where we looked at the science behind implementing meditation into your daily routine. This interview is currently our most watched YouTube interview with over 11K views. This week, in our review of EP 98 with Dr. Dawson Church and his book Bliss Brain, we will explore how meditation can rewire the brain for happiness and presence. We will learn: ✔ Since happiness didn't evolve naturally, we must train our brain to achieve it. ✔ Our brains default to the past or future, constantly scanning for threats, instead of resting in the present moment. ✔ Extreme states of happiness are possible for all of us when we implement meditation consistently. ✔ How to commit to a daily meditation practice using the free meditations that come with Bliss Brain, or explore other guided programs until you find one that resonates with you Just a reminder-Dr. Church is the author of the book called Bliss Brain: The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity and Joy.[ii] He's an award-winning science writer who blends cutting-edge neuroscience with the stories of people who've had firsthand experience of brain change. Neural plasticity—the discovery that the brain is capable of rewiring itself—is now widely understood. But what few people have grasped yet is how quickly this is happening, how extensive brain changes can be, and how much control each of us exerts over the process of our thinking. It's been almost 5 years since this interview, and it feels like yesterday to me. I remember at the time, one of my dogs was barking in the yard when the landscapers came, and I was worried it would distract our interview. It didn't. I don't even think Dr. Church could hear them. There were also two other things that stuck out in my head from this interview (other than the fact I was wearing glasses trying to prepare for Lasik surgery and couldn't really see the questions) but I'll also never forget that American entrepreneur and biohacker Dave Asprey, who's well known for his interest in helping others achieve these elevated brain states, wrote the Foreword to his book. I also won't ever forget Chapter 1, of Bliss Brain, where Dr. Church shares how he and his wife lost their home and pets in the 2017 Santa Rose Fire, yet they chose to focus on gratitude and rebuilding their lives with joy. This story highlights his teaching that even trained minds struggle under pressure, but with meditation and practice, we can shift into a bliss or flow state. Church's EcoMeditation method, (that he covers in his book) supported by science and praised by Dave Asprey in the Foreword, helps quiet the brain's Default Mode Network[iii] and quickly releases calming, pleasurable chemicals—in as little as four minutes. Dr. Church has a strong following, and there are many powerful testimonials at the start of his book. One we spoke about in our interview was from Toni Tombleson who wrote: After a week of putting out a handful of mini-fires that often accompany the start of a new school year in my world, I can see why these lessons to handling both major life crises and everyday challenges, by learning to cultivate a “Bliss Brain” should remain a top priority for resilience, productivity, and well-being, for all of us. VIDEO 1 Click Here to Watch Which brings me to Video Clip 1 of our review. Watch video clip 1 with the link in the show notes. Historical Context: Dr. Church begins by reflecting on The Buddha, who over 2,000 years ago sought to relieve human suffering. He also reviews other spiritual teachers, including Plato, who grappled with the same question. Biological Explanation: Dr. Church emphasizes that suffering is a biological problem, a feature of how the human brain evolved. How our lives have become easier than they were 2,000 years ago. He explained to me how people are 3x as wealthy now, than they were 40 years ago. In terms of longevity, our lifespans have doubled in the last century. There are many markers like this that show us that we live in a much more secure and safe world than we used to. Key Point: While we live in a safer environment today, than 2,000 years ago, our brains were not designed for where we are today. We are not suffering he reminded me because we are bad people, we lack will, or haven't read enough personal growth books… “We simply didn't evolve to be happy because there was no survival benefit in being happy.”  Tip #1: Since happiness didn't evolve naturally, it's something we must train our brain to achieve. Practical Application: This is the basis of his book Bliss Brain, where he explains how meditation helps us train the brain to reach a bliss or flow state. It's in his book that we learn how to achieve this state that will change not only our brain, (our internal state) but our outer results in our everyday lives. In Chapter 2, he shows us why most people find it so hard to meditate. The difficulty has nothing to do with willpower or intention. It's simply due to the design of the human brain. When you understand this clearly, you'll be equipped to work around it. Chapter 3 describes the ecstatic states that you can achieve in meditation. He examines the regions of the brain that you activate, and what each one does. He also lists the extensive health and cognitive benefits that you get from activating each of those regions. In Chapter 4 you'll hear the story of his own personal failed meditation experiences. He learned many different styles of meditation, but could never establish a consistent practice. His breakthrough came from science. When he combined seven simple evidence-based practices together, found a formula that puts people into deep states automatically and involuntarily. No effort required. When he and his colleagues hook people up to EEGs and MRIs, they find that using these seven steps, even non-meditators get into profound states in less than 4 minutes. Sometimes in less than 50 seconds. Historically, the secrets of these states have been available to only about 1% of the population. Thanks to science, they're now available to everyone. Chapter 5 he goes into the seven neurochemicals of ecstasy. We learn how each one is like a drug that makes you feel good. But combine all seven together, and you have a potent formula that takes your brain into bliss. Meditation is the only way you get all seven at one time. The star of the show is a neurotransmitter called anandamide, aka “the bliss molecule.” When you trigger these ecstatic states daily, they change your brain. Chapter 6 is about the extensive brain remodeling that occurs in seasoned meditators. Stress circuits shrink, while happiness networks grow. But you don't need to be an adept to trigger this rewiring. It begins the very first week you meditate effectively. Chapter 7 is about post-traumatic growth, and how the brains of meditators make them resilient to the inevitable upsets of life. Medical crises and financial disasters included. It provides practical examples of how meditation can make you resilient even during global upheavals like the coronavirus panic that was happening at the time of this interview. Whatever challenges confront us, we will be well equipped to handle large and small life challenges. If we truly want to find happiness, then we will need to rewire our brain to accomplish these states. VIDEO 2 Click Here to Watch Watch video clip 2 with the link in the show notes. Question asked: “How can we learn to be more in the present moment, instead of somewhere else?” Dr. Church's explanation: The brain is hardwired to identify threats for survival. Today, most of us don't face immediate threats, but the brain's Default Mode Network (DMN) keeps scanning for danger. Without real threats, it replays past negative experiences (even from years ago or childhood) and projects fear into the future (“what if it happens again?”). This keeps us stuck in the past and future, not the present moment. Monks & meditation: Monks, after years of deep meditation, trained their brains differently. Brain scans showed structural changes—the brain literally began to shrink in areas related to stress and overthinking. Key Point: Our brains are not naturally wired to live in the present moment—they default to the past or future, scanning for threats. Tip #2: Get serious about meditation. Example: Australian astrophysicist & TV journalist Graham Phillips remodeled his brain in just 8 weeks of meditation practice. VIDEO 3 Click Here to Watch Watch video clip 3 with the link in the show notes. In this clip, Dr. Church explains how “meditation changes everything” and why “20 years ago, he decided to make this commitment to daily meditation” sharing how his whole world changed after this. These are noticeable changes that were behind his motivation to write this book, Bliss Brain, to show the world how they too can reach these states of extreme happiness. He told us to go back and study historical figures who were clearly in altered states of being, like the Italian Catholic Preacher, Saint Francis of Assisi, who appears in a blissed-out state as we see in a drawing, where it looks like he is communicating with God or something divine. This beautiful blissful state, that goes beyond happiness, is available to all of us. We will cover more about the changes our brains undergo with meditation as we go back to review our interview #28 with clinical professor of psychiatry from the UCLA school of medicine, Dr. Dan Siegel[iv], on a later episode, but for now, we can conclude that we can in fact change our outside world, in a significant and powerful way, by dedicating ourselves to a daily meditation practice. Key Point: We can ALL reach this state of extreme happiness by implementing a daily meditation practice. Tip 3: We can get started with our own meditation practice (if we are not currently implementing one) by using the FREE mediations that come along with the Bliss Brain Book Or use whatever meditation program resonates with you. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION Episode 369 Wrap-Up: Bliss Brain Review with Dr. Dawson Church This week, in our review of EP 98 with Dr. Dawson Church and his book Bliss Brain, we explored how meditation can rewire the brain for happiness and presence. Key Point from Clip 1: Although we live in a safer world than 2,000 years ago, our brains weren't designed for today's environment. “We simply didn't evolve to be happy because there was no survival benefit in being happy.” Tip #1: Since happiness didn't evolve naturally, we must train our brain to achieve it. Key Point from Clip 2: Our brains default to the past or future, constantly scanning for threats, instead of resting in the present moment. Tip #2: Commit to meditation—like astrophysicist and TV journalist Graham Phillips, who saw powerful changes after just 8 weeks of his daily practice that helped him to focus in the present moment. Key Point from Clip 3: Extreme states of happiness are possible for all of us when we implement meditation consistently. Tip #3: Start small. Use the free meditations that come with Bliss Brain, or explore other guided programs until you find one that resonates with you I highly recommend watching the full interview with Dr. Church[v]—especially if you've struggled to stay consistent with your own practice. Even Dr. Church himself shares moments where he lost momentum, which is a reminder that this is a journey for all of us. Personally, I've cycled through different meditation programs—starting with John Assaraf's work, then moving on to Dr. Dan Siegel's Wheel of Awareness, using Dr. Church's Bliss Brain meditations, and now practicing Dr. Joe Dispenza's chakra-focused work. The program you choose matters less than your ability to make it a consistent daily practice—that's when the real brain changes occur. We'll see you next week as we continue exploring the Journey of the Mind, working on connecting practical science to improve our inner and outer world. See you next week!   RESOURCES: VIDEO CLIP 1 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DkeDGwbShwU VIDEO CLIP 2 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a5O3eI7qKro VIDEO CLIP 3 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Zatnfj4MPok FREE ACCESS TO BLISS BRAIN RESOURCES, MEDITATIONS https://blissbrainbook.com/ REFERENCES: [i]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 98 “Dr. Dawson Church: The Science Behind Using a Meditation: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness, Resilience, and Joy”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-dawson-church-on-the-science-behind-using-meditation-rewiring-your-brain-for-happiness-resilience-and-joy/     [ii] FREE ACCESS TO BLISS BRAIN RESOURCES, MEDITATIONS https://blissbrainbook.com/     [iii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 204 “The Neuroscience of Happiness”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-the-neuroscience-of-happiness/   [iv]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 28 with Dr. Daniel Siegel on “Mindsight: The Basis for Social and Emotional Intelligenvce”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/clinical-professor-of-psychiatry-at-the-ucla-school-of-medicine-dr-daniel-siegel-on-mindsight-the-basis-for-social-and-emotional-intelligence/   [v] YouTube Interview with Andrea Samadi and Dr. Dawson Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH8yVKHjFN4  

Kevin J. Tracey, MD is president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, a pioneer of vagus nerve research and author of the recent book, The Great Nerve: The New Science of the Vagus Nerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes. This episode is brought to you by:Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D plus 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first subscription purchase.)Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (Start earning 4.00% APY on your short-term cash until you're ready to invest. And when new clients open an account today, you can get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.) Terms apply. Tim Ferriss receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage, LLC for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of Wealthfront Brokerage. See full disclosures here.Timestamps:00:00 Tim's intro: why he dismissed vagus-nerve hype06:34 What the vagus nerve actually is, plus common myths11:31 Breaking news: FDA approval for SetPoint's RA implant + Kelly Owens's turnaround21:11 Inflammation 101: when healing turns harmful31:37 Bioelectronic medicine: from lab insight to real devices55:26 TNF, IL-1, and IL-6: immune drivers and what VNS modulates56:06 Exercise & recovery: vagal signals, IL-6, and adaptation56:30 Cold exposure & breathwork: sympathetic spike, parasympathetic payoff59:04 Chronic inflammation today: prevalence, diagnostics, and uncertainty59:53 Autoimmunity: genes, environment, infections01:01:08 Stress hormones, personality traits, and metabolic fallout01:05:41 VNS tech landscape: implants, focused ultrasound, and what's just TENS01:11:14 Ear maps, revisited: the real science behind auricular stimulation01:27:52 Ulf Andersson: auricular TENS, famotidine, and a depression turnaround01:36:48 Depression & inflammation: where VNS helps (and where it doesn't)01:41:38 Body-brain loop: how inflammation signals ride the vagus nerve01:42:56 Why VNS can lift mood: a working theory01:43:22 Ulf's setup: electrode placement and twice-daily routine01:44:37 Acupuncture, fertility, and plausible vagal links01:47:23 Chronic pain through an inflammation lens01:48:34 Neural “engrams”: how the brain can store inflammatory memories02:02:35 Cervical TENS vs. true VNS: mechanisms and open questions02:12:15 On stage with the Dalai Lama: blue energy and two vagus nerves02:16:55 Closing thoughts: self-care vs. medical devices, and what's next*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Download: Thought Challenge WorksheetWhat if the harshest critic you've ever known lives inside your own head?That relentless voice telling you you're not good enough, you'll never change, you always mess things up – it's been running the show for far too long. In this eye-opening episode, hosts Duane and Eric reveal how your inner critic has been acting as judge, jury, and executioner of your self-worth, especially during addiction and trauma recovery.But here's the game-changer: you don't have to be a victim of your own thoughts anymore.Using powerful techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), this episode teaches you how to become your own defense attorney. You'll learn to identify the sneaky cognitive distortions that fuel your inner critic – like all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, and emotional reasoning – and discover a simple but life-changing method to challenge these automatic negative thoughts.This isn't about toxic positivity or pretending everything is fine. It's about finding truth, balance, and compassion in how you talk to yourself. Duane and Eric walk you through a practical thought-challenging exercise that you can use immediately when that critic gets loud.The hosts share real examples of how to transform thoughts like "I'm a complete failure" into more balanced perspectives that acknowledge your pain while opening doors to healing and growth. They explain why our feelings, though valid, aren't always accurate reflections of reality – and how emotional reasoning can trap us in cycles of shame and relapse.Every time you challenge a negative thought and find counter-evidence, you're literally rewiring your brain. You're building new neural pathways that are more balanced and resilient. Most importantly, you're shifting from being a passive victim of your thoughts to becoming an active participant in your emotional wellbeing.Ready to put your inner critic on trial? This episode gives you the tools to start today.Key TopicsCognitive distortions - identifying black-and-white thinking, catastrophizing, and emotional reasoning The CBT thought-challenging method - questioning evidence for and against negative thoughts Emotional reasoning trap - why feeling something doesn't make it factually true Creating balanced alternatives - reframing thoughts without toxic positivity Self-compassion techniques - asking "what would I tell a dear friend?" Neural pathway rewiring - how challenging thoughts physically changes your brain Practical worksheet tool - step-by-step guide for thought recordsTimestamps[00:01:00] - Meet your harshest critic (spoiler: it's you) [00:03:00] - The pain of living under constant internal negativity [00:06:00] - Introduction to cognitive restructuring and CBT techniques [00:07:00] - Common cognitive distortions in addiction recovery [00:10:00] - The thought-challenging courtroom method [00:13:00] - Creating balanced alternative thoughts (real examples) [00:16:00] - Free worksheet download and practical next stepsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.