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Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Kanaka Rajan is Associate Professor of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School, and a founding faculty member of the Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University. Her research seeks to understand how important cognitive functions—such as learning, remembering, and deciding—emerge from the cooperative activity of multi-scale neural processes. Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1

Lügen haben kurze Beine … und sie sind anstrengend fürs Gehirn. Warum das so ist und ob manche Menschen einfach besser lügen können als andere – darauf hat Bent Freiwald in dieser Folge ehrliche Antworten. Du willst mehr Brain? Du kannst dir “Wer denkt, ist klar im Vorteil” von Bent als Buch oder Hörbuch jetzt schon vorbestellen.Hier kriegst du Tickets für Bents Buchpremiere in der Kulturbrauerei Berlin am 2. September. Hier geht's zum gleichnamigen Newsletter: Das Leben des BrainSchreibt uns Feedback an: brain@acbstories.comLinks zu Quellen und verwendeten Studien:1. Neural correlates of deception: lying about past events and personal beliefs2. Altruistic and self-serving goals modulate behavioral and neural responses in deception3. The brain adapts to dishonesty4. Social and Cognitive Correlates of Children's Lying Behavior Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

In this Season 14 review (Episode 368), Andrea Samadi revisits key clips from her original interview with Bob Proctor (Episode 66), exploring how frequencies, imagination, and intuition shape our goals and results. We will cover:  Tip #1: How to Understand Frequencies and Levels of Vibration Tip #2: You've Got to Follow Your Heart Tip #3: Your External Environment Reflects Your Internal Thoughts and Mental State   Three takeaways: use your imagination to move to the vibration of your goal; follow your heart as an inner compass; and remember your external environment reflects your internal thoughts and beliefs. 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 368, we're going back to Episode 66[i]  for PART 3 of our review with the late Bob Proctor—the first person who challenged me to think. We covered in PART 1 EP 366[ii]: ✔ Top Lesson from Episode 66 – Where we refined the question: “What do you really want to do with your life?” hoping that midway through 2025, we can refine our goals, and see if we are on track. ✔ Sage Advice Tip #1: “We have been given the mental faculties to create our own environment. “We explored how to go beyond our five senses and tap into the six higher faculties of our mind (further developing our reason, intuition, perception, will, memory and imagination.” ✔ Sage Advice Tip #2: “There's only one mind.” We looked at how our actions matter because we are all deeply connected. ✔ Sage Advice Tip#3: “We are a soul—we don't have one.” We reflected on the perfection within each of us, and how this perfection continually drives us toward bigger and better possibilities. We covered in PART 2 EP 367[iii]: Sage Tip #4: “If we want to improve our RESULTS, we must focus on the six faculties of our mind—reason, intuition, perception, will, memory, and imagination.”The key is to choose one of these faculties and dedicate time to studying and applying each one until you see real results from your deeper understanding. Sage Tip #5: “Goals are not set to get; they are set to grow.” Reminding us that sometimes goals don't unfold the way we expect, and that's okay—as long as we keep moving forward and growing. To do this, we must keep studying, learning about ourselves, clarifying what we truly want, and seeking specialized knowledge in our field from those who have gone before us. Today, EP 368, PART 3 VIDEO 1 Click Here to Watch Watch video clip 1 with the link in the show notes. Bob begins this clip by talking about The Law of Vibration and why it's so important to understand how frequencies work. Many of us have heard of this law by now, especially since the movie, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne brought it into the mainstream. But my first introduction to understanding frequencies was back in the late 1990s, when I was teaching in the classroom and picked up Bob Proctor's book You Were Born Rich.[iv] I still remember hiding the book behind my binder during a staff meeting at the Toronto District School Board—I couldn't put it down until I'd finished it. That book changed the way I looked at everything. Suddenly, I began to see new possibilities in areas where I might have once been closed off. What captivated me wasn't Chapter 1, Me and Money, or even Chapter 2, How Much is Enough. It wasn't about money for me. What drew me in was Chapter 6—The Law of Vibration and Attraction. In that chapter, Bob shared what he had learned from the late Dr. Wernher von Braun, covering everything from science and religion, to the cosmos, to rates of vibration and frequency. That chapter expanded my mind—it even touched on the connection between the brain and body, a topic that would fascinate me even more 25 years later. It also revealed how powerful positive thinking can be for our health and wellness, while introducing the foundational Laws of Success. I wanted to learn more, so every time Bob held a seminar, I made sure to attend. From spending time in his offices, and sitting in these classes, I began to pick up how to promote these seminars to others, that started with bringing something new home to study each night. Eventually, I started talking to seminar attendees on the phone, explaining Bob's upcoming seminars. On these calls, I discovered what other people were studying. They would ask me, “Who else are you learning from?” and at first, I honestly didn't know anyone else teaching this material. But I listened carefully, wrote down the names they mentioned, and searched for their books at the library—this was long before we could just go online and find everything instantly. Sometimes people would drop off other programs for Bob to review. I remember one day, someone left a cassette tape set at the office and asked me to pass it along to him. Curious, I opened the package and saw the title: “Special Subjects Vol. 1”[v] by Abraham-Hicks, covering The Law of Attraction. I realized that, while not many people knew about this material, those who did were using it to achieve incredible things. On the way to Bob's house that evening, I couldn't resist. I slipped one of the tapes into my car stereo and listened as I drove. When Bob opened the door, the first thing he asked me was, “Did you listen to one of them?” I was stunned—how could he possibly know? I admitted I had and said, “Yes, and the program is really good.” I wasn't sure if I'd get in trouble for listening first, but instead, he later handed the tapes over to me to keep. I must have listened to them more than 100 times. That program led me to Abraham-Hicks' books, audio programs, and seminars—where I met people from all walks of life: pro athletes fine-tuning their mindset, business leaders sharpening their edge, and everyday people like me, hungry to learn and grow. Those cassette tapes opened a door. Each word studied brought me back to that time when I was just beginning to understand this material—discovering a whole world of wisdom waiting to be explored. I will be sure to link other places you can go to learn this topic, if you would like to dive deeper. What helped me the most, was when I saw an image describing these frequencies, or levels of vibration. We've looked at and explored this visual often on this podcast, that matches how Bob explains goals and frequency on the clip we selected. The image shows the Goal (target) at a higher level (the star), with lines representing different frequencies or levels of vibration. The word “DECISION” marks the point where you shift to a higher level to match the frequency of your goal. We learned in this clip that “when we image a goal, what we've done is take our mind off on a trip. And we've gone to a new frequency, beyond where we are living.” We learned that it is our imagination that moves us out of our current state of awareness (or vibration) using the “screen of our mind”—the place where we see and create new possibilities before they exist physically. This “place” isn't physical. It's the inner screen of our mind, the same concept explained in The Silva Method[vi], where you consciously project images, ideas, and goals in mental pictures. That's where creation begins—before it's expressed in the outside world. I've often wondered, “How exactly do we shift to a new level of vibration?” It's not something that's easy to explain until we've experienced it ourselves. Looking back, the path seems clear—just as Steve Jobs once said, “we can only connect the dots backwards.” But moving forward, the process feels less obvious. We move to a new vibration when we're in harmony with what we truly want. A powerful example of this is being in love—when we resonate deeply with someone, we're on the same frequency. At times, this connection runs so deep that we can almost sense each other's thoughts (a kind of telepathic communication). When we share the same frequency, it feels like magic unfolds. The same principle applies to our goals. Once you've decided what you want—whether it's a career change, a relationship, or a new opportunity—you must connect your heart to it. Feel the resonance, and then use your imagination to paint the picture on the screen of your mind. With practice, patience, and belief, you'll one day look back and see there were no limits to what you could achieve. Until that moment comes, keep moving forward, keep growing, and keep reaching for the stars, moving up those levels of vibration or frequency. Sage Tip #1: How to Understand Frequencies and Levels of Vibration “When we image a goal (on the screen of our mind, something that we resonate with) we take our mind on a trip and what we've actually done is gone to a new frequency. We've used our imagination to get there.” If we can see it in our mind, with our imagination, we can hold it in our hand. VIDEO 2 Click Here to Watch Watch video clip 2 with the link in the show notes. There were two important lessons from this clip. Sage Tip #2: You've Got to Follow Your Heart. According to Bob, listening to your "heart" means trusting your intuition and emotional mind to connect with the divine side of yourself. He explained that this "heart" is not the physical organ but the subjective, feeling side of your mind that holds your deepest desires.  I remember after the interview, (back in June 2020) I wrote this on my wall, (you've got to follow your heart) and have used this as a sense of guidance ever since. We learned in this clip that “if you follow your heart you'll never make a mistake, for as long as you live.” Do you listen to your heart? It's this tip that brings us back to understanding frequencies, because when we are listening to our heart, we are paying attention to what we are in resonance with. Our deepest desires that will take us to whatever it is that we REALLY want to do with our life. All of these tips blend, and tie in together, like the colors of the rainbow. Sage Tip #3: Your External Environment Reflects Your Internal Thoughts and Mental State If we don't like what's happening in our external world—our job, our results, our relationships, or any part of our life we've created—we must first look within. Our outer circumstances mirror the thoughts and beliefs we hold inside. In As a Man Thinketh, James Allen reminds us of the power of our mindset: "Mind is the Master power that molds and makes, And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes The tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills, Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills— (depending on what we are thinking). He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass: Environment is but his looking-glass." The phrase “environment is but his looking-glass” means that your external environment is simply a reflection of your internal thoughts and mental state. The world you experience is showing you what's happening in your mind. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION To wrap up this week's Episode 368, PART 3—where we revisited two powerful clips from Episode 66, our interview with Bob Proctor—where we explored three key takeaways: Sage Tip #1: Understanding Frequencies and Levels of Vibration We discovered that there are infinite levels of vibration, and when we align ourselves with the frequency of what we truly want, magic happens. This is how we become one with our goal. There are no limits—only the challenge of using our imagination to bridge the gap between where we are now and where we want to be. Sage Tip #2: Follow Your Heart Listening to your heart means trusting your intuition and emotional guidance to connect with the divine side of yourself. Your heart can serve as a powerful compass to guide you toward the right decisions and opportunities in life. Sage Tip #3: Your External Environment Reflects Your Internal World If we don't like what's happening in our external world—whether it's in our job, relationships, results, or any area of 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. With that thought, I will close out our 3 PART review of EP 66, and hope that calling out these tips that I thought were important will help us all to sharpen our saw, and find ways that we can all move confidently in the direction of whatever it is that we are working on this year, taking us to greater heights. I'll see you next week as we revisit EP 98[vii] with Dr. Dawson Church, an award-winning science writer who blends cutting-edge neuroscience with inspiring stories of people who have experienced brain change firsthand. Neural plasticity—the discovery that the brain is capable of rewiring itself—is now widely accepted. What's less understood is just how rapidly these changes can occur, how profound they can be, and the degree of control each of us has over reshaping our thinking. My goal is that we build on what we uncovered in our review of EP 66—refining the question of what it is we truly want—and then explore how to direct our thoughts inward to create lasting change with our goals and results. RESOURCES: How to Understand Frequencies, Vibration and The Law of Attraction with Bob Proctor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVJpEkbf8zc   YouTube Short 1 Andrea Samadi and Bob Proctor https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oUZOe7SH0ng   YouTube Short 2 Andrea Samadi and Bob Proctor https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oUZOe7SH0ng  REFERENCES:   [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #66 with The Legendary Bob Proctor  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/the-legendary-bob-proctor-on/   [ii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 366 Redefining Goals with Bob Proctor-PART 1https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/unlocking-your-potential-redefining-goals-with-bob-proctors-wisdom/   [iii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 367 Perfecting The 6 Faculties of the Mind-PART 2  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/reaching-your-full-potential-perfecting-the-6-faculties-of-your-mind-reasoning-intuition-perception-the-will-memory-and-imagination-part-2-review/   [iv] You Were Born Rich by Bob Proctor https://www.proctorgallagherinstitute.com/programs   [v] Special Subjects VOL 1 by Abraham Hicks https://www.abraham-hickslawofattraction.com/special-subjects-volume-one.html   [vi] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast PART 1 of The Silva Mind Control Method https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/a-deep-dive-with-andrea-samadi-into-applying-the-silva-method-for-improved-intuition-creativity-and-focus-part-1/   [vii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast #98 with Dr. Dawson Church on the Science Behind Meditation https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-dawson-church-on-the-science-behind-using-meditation-rewiring-your-brain-for-happiness-resilience-and-joy/  

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.

Did you know that real human connection—not supplements, superfoods, or workouts—is one of the most powerful ways to protect your brain? In this episode of Happy and Healthy with Amy Lang, we dive into the science behind social connection and why it's essential for women in midlife who want to protect their cognitive health.What to Listen For:[01:25] The New York Times article that sparked this episode[02:05] What makes “Super Agers” cognitively younger than their peers[03:00] Brene Brown's definition of real connection[03:45] Why your brain is biologically wired to bond with others[04:10] What the longest-running study on adult development reveals about relationships and brain health[05:05] The devastating effects of loneliness—equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day[06:30] What is social homeostasis and why it matters for your brain[07:20] How isolation rewires the brain and leads to cognitive decline[10:55] The 3 layers of social connection: inner circle, common clusters, and micro-interactions[14:00] 4 actionable strategies (plus a bonus!) to start building brain-supportive connections todayProtecting your brain doesn't have to be complicated. Real, authentic human connection is one of the most powerful tools we have—and it's free. In this episode, I shared how you can start strengthening your brain through relationships today. Be sure to subscribe to Happy and Healthy with Amy Lang, and don't forget to join the priority list for Second Spring Society (moxie-club.com/society), our upcoming membership for women in midlife who want to thrive together.Sources:Waldinger, R., & Schulz, M. (2023). The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. Simon & Schuster.Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B., & Layton, J. B. (2010). Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review. PLOS Medicine.Liu, D., & Tye, K. (2021). Neural mechanisms of social homeostasis. Neuron.Sepúlveda-Loyola, W., et al. (2020). Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations. Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging.Lara, B., et al. (2021). Neuropsychiatric symptoms and quality of life in Alzheimer's patients before and during lockdown. International Psychogeriatrics.Brown, B. (2010). The Power of Vulnerability. TEDx Houston.Dr K (Dr. Alok Kanojia), Healthy Gamer GG. I Don't Know How to Build Relationships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfWVQ25UmEQ  Cole, T. (2021). Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free. Sounds True.RESOURCES: Register for the FREE Masterclass: 5 Keys to Protecting Your Brain Health Book a FREE Discovery Call with Amy Lang Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating. Follow Amy on Instagram @habitwhisperer

In 1985, Coca-Cola changed its flavour. You probably know that this was a complete failure. ‘New Coke' was discontinued after just 79 days. But you probably don't know the true reason why New Coke failed. Many claim it was due to poor market research, but today's guest on Nudge, leading consumer behaviour expert Philip Graves, disagrees. Philip says New Coke failed not because the research was poor, but because market research is inherently flawed. Want to understand the biggest marketing blunder of the century? Listen to today's Nudge. ---  Phil's book: https://shorturl.at/kzAta Phil's consultancy: https://www.philipgraves.net/consultancy/ Subscribe to the (free) Nudge Newsletter: https://nudge.ck.page/profile  Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew-22213187/  Watch Nudge on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nudgepodcast/ --- Today's sources: Dutton, D. G., & Aron, A. P. (1974). Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 30(4), 510–517. Graves, P. (2010). Consumer.ology: The market research myth, the truth about consumers and the psychology of shopping. Nicholas Brealey. Hasel, L.E. & Kassin, S.M. (2009). On the presumption of evidentiary independence: Can confessions corrupt eyewitness identifications? Psychological Science, 20(1), 122. McClure, S. M., Li, J., Tomlin, D., Cypert, K. S., Montague, L. M., & Montague, P. R. (2004). Neural correlates of behavioral preference for culturally familiar drinks. Neuron, 44(2), 379–387. Nisbett, R. E., & Wilson, T. D. (1977). Telling more than we can know: Verbal reports on mental processes. Psychological Review, 84(3), 231–259.

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Recognizing a familiar voice is one of the brain's earliest social feats. But what are the brain circuits that let a newborn pick out mom in a crowded nursery? How do they change as kids turn toward friends and the wider world? And what are we learning about why this instinct fails to develop in the autistic brain?This week, host Nicholas Weiler joins Stanford neuroscientist Dan Abrams on the quest to understand the neural “hub” that links our brains' hearing centers to the networks that tag voices as rewarding, social, and worth our attention. The findings could reshape early-intervention strategies for kids on the spectrum.Learn MoreStanford Speech and Social Neuroscience LabParticipate in a StudyCommunity Support ResourcesPublicationsUnderconnectivity between voice-selective cortex and reward circuitry in children with autism (PNAS, 2013) Neural circuits underlying mother's voice perception predict social communication abilities in children (PNAS, 2016) Impaired voice processing in reward and salience circuits predicts social communication in children with autism (eLife, 2019)  A Neurodevelopmental Shift in Reward Circuitry from Mother's to Nonfamilial Voices in Adolescence (Journal of Neuroscience, 2022)Stanford Coverage"The teen brain tunes in less to Mom's voice, more to unfamiliar voices, study finds" (Stanford Medicine, 2022)"Brain wiring explains why autism hinders grasp of vocal emotion, says Stanford Medicine study" (Stanford Medicine, 2023)We want to hear from your neurons! Email us at at neuronspodcast@stanford.eduSend us a text!Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying our show, please take a moment to give us a review on your podcast app of choice and share this episode with your friends. That's how we grow as a show and bring the stories of the frontiers of neuroscience to a wider audience. Learn more about the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Neural manifold properties can help us understand how animal brains deal with complex information, execute flexible behaviors and reuse common computations.

Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. The Transmitter is an online publication that aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. Visit thetransmitter.org to explore the latest neuroscience news and perspectives, written by journalists and scientists. Read more about our partnership. Sign up for Brain Inspired email alerts to be notified every time a new Brain Inspired episode is released. To explore more neuroscience news and perspectives, visit thetransmitter.org. Do AI engineers need to emulate some processes and features found only in living organisms at the moment, like how brains are inextricably integrated with bodies? Is consciousness necessary for AI entities if we want them to play nice with us? Is quantum physics part of that story, or a key part, or the key part? Jennifer Prendki believes if we continue to scale AI, it will get us more of the same of what we have today, and that we should look to biology, life, and possibly consciousness to enhance AI. Jennifer is a former particle physicist turned entrepreneur and AI expert, focusing on curating the right kinds and forms of data to train AI, and in that vein she led those efforts at Deepmind on the foundation models ubiquitous in our lives now. I was curious why someone with that background would come to the conclusion that AI needs inspiration from life, biology, and consciousness to move forward gracefully, and that it would be useful to better understand those processes in ourselves before trying to build what some people call AGI, whatever that is. Her perspective is a rarity among her cohorts, which we also discuss. And get this: she's interested in these topics because she cares about what happens to the planet and to us as a species. Perhaps also a rarity among those charging ahead to dominate profits and win the race Jennifer's website: Quantum of Data. The blog posts we discuss: The Myth of Emergence Embodiment & Sentience: Why the Body still Matters The Architecture of Synthetic Consciousness On Time and Consciousness Superalignment and the Question of AI Personhood. 0:00 - Intro 3:25 - Jennifer's background 13:10 - Consciousness 16:38 - Life and consciousness 23:16 - Superalignment 40:11 - Quantum 1:04:45 - Wetware and biological mimicry 1:15:03 - Neural interfaces 1:16:48 - AI ethics 1:2:35 - AI models are not models 1:27:13 - What scaling will get us 1:39:53 - Current roadblocks 1:43:19 - Philosophy

In the season finale of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler unpack the latest tech trends, from Meta's neural interface bracelet and Apple's liquid glass UI redesign to Nintendo Switch 2's record-breaking launch. They're joined by special guest Johanna Salazar, co-founder of FoodStream Network, who shares her mission to build human-centered tech that addresses food insecurity and fosters community. The episode also explores pressing topics, including metadata copyright in AI training, the future of voice communication, and why inclusive, bilingual platforms are crucial in today's global digital ecosystem. With industry insights and bold predictions, Cathy, Lee, and Johanna offer a powerful close to the season and tease what's ahead when the show returns in September.Come for the Tech, stay for the Magic!Johanna Salazar BioJohanna Salazar is a media executive, tech founder, and strategist with over 20 years of experience leading innovation at Viacom, MTV, Paramount, and IMG. She oversaw national production for MLS Season Pass on AppleTV and has built high-performing teams across global media and tech. As Co-Founder of FoodStream Network and Two Goats, she blends emerging tech, content, and community to drive impact. Born in Colombia, Johanna hosts The Media Machine podcast and champions systems that serve people and the planet.Johanna Salazar on LinkedInKey Discussion Topics:00:00 Welcome to TechMagic Season 2 Finale01:30 The Evolution of Tech: From VR to AI's Dominance11:45 Meta's Neural Interface & The Future of Wearable Tech16:35 Nintendo Switch 2: Breaking Sales Records Despite Limited Launch22:15 Interview with Johanna Salazar: From Media to Tech Innovation27:14 The Four Pillars Framework: Profits, Process, People & Planet30:51 FoodStream Network: Building Tech Solutions for Food Security40:25 Apple's Liquid Glass UI: Design Challenges and Vision Pro Connection48:05 AI Fatigue & The Metadata Copyright Question54:49 Looking Ahead: Space Communications & Season 3 Preview56:47 Manhattan Jazz Quintet & Season Finale Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if music doesn't just move your emotions — but physically moves your brain? A new frontier in neuroscience reveals how music physically affects our brain through the laws of physics, with powerful implications for memory, mood, and health. Dr. Edward Large, the lead scientist behind this research, explains Neural Resonance Theory – and why it matters. From sound to synapse, discover the brain's physical response to music and its therapeutic power. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode214 https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/micro Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/enhance-life-with-music-909096 In-episode promo: JAMBAR https://jambar.com/ 

In this episode, Dr. Yonit Arthur shares her journey from audiology to mind-body healing. She and Laura explore chronic dizziness, anxiety, neuroplasticity, and the emotional roots of physical symptoms, highlighting the power of education, self-connection, and small daily shifts in supporting nervous system recovery and long-term healing.Connect with Dr Yonit: https://thesteadycoach.comConnect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.liveJoin the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

Struggling with Burnout, Exhaustion, or Stress - Get 1-to-1 support here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/book-a-callFollow me on Instagram for daily tips on how to balance your nervous system: https://www.instagram.com/mike.maher.coach/Today's guest is Alex Greene, a somatic coach and trauma therapist helping people heal through nervous system regulation, embodiment, and deep inner connection. He blends modalities like TRE, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems to support real, lasting transformation.Watch my first TRE Podcast with retired founder Dr Berceli here: https://youtu.be/YPYUbqEmhMw?si=Pb8_fTifIWT3UY7nConnect with Alex here: https://www.alexgreene.com/Get The Best Night's Sleep with RA Optics, use this link to get 10% off: https://www.raoptics.com/TADB100:00 What stimulates the tremor reflex?  2:50 Individual variability in awakening tremor  4:54 Decision: live demonstration now or later?  5:49 Preparing the body: settling in and body scan  8:11 Open butterfly + bridge exercise explained  10:22 Objective benefits and PTSD research  13:01 TRE research on MS & chronic pain  14:21 Common subjective benefits people report  15:58 Minimum effective dose guidelines  18:53 What does the second “T” in TRE stand for?  19:47 Unpacking what “trauma release” really means  25:29 Moving beyond tremor: stretching & unwinding  28:56 TRE combined with grounding, daylight, earthing  32:08 Breathwork vs tremoring — your experience  36:01 Listening to your body — spontaneous patterns  38:56 Conscious shaking, Qigong & energetic moves  40:14 Where is “body intelligence” located?  42:54 Neural basis: central pattern generators & coupling  48:15 Feedback touch & somatic attunement  55:44 Tension release when startled or cold  59:37 Breathwork integration: Soma‑breath & TRE  1:03:06 TRE for better sleep: when and how?  1:04:39 Conscious shaking as nervous system reset  1:07:26 Gongs and sound baths: vibration and tissue  1:09:08 Guiding a live tremor demo (practical guidance)  1:20:07 Wrap‑up guidance for self‑practice  1:29:49 Closing reflections & next steps

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with the masked collective known as the PoliePals—led by previous guest Cathal—to explore their audacious vision of blending humans, nature, and machines through cryptographic reality verification and decentralized systems. They talk about neural and cryptographic projector-camera technologies like the “truth beam” and “reality transform,” analog AI using optical computing, and how open protocols and decentralized consensus could shift power away from corporate control. Along the way, they share stories from Moad's chaotic tinkering workshop, Meta's precise Rust-coded Alchemy project, and Terminus Actual's drone Overwatch. For links to their projects, visit Poliebotics on Twitter and Poliebotics on GitHub.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:05 Neural and cryptographic projector-camera systems, reality transform for art and secure recordings, provably unclonable functions.00:10 Moad's GNOMAD identity, chaotic holistic problem-solving, tinkering with tools, truth beam's manifold mapping.00:15 Terminus Actual's drone Overwatch, security focus, six hats theory, Lorewalker's cryptic mathematical integrations.00:20 Analog AI and optical computing, stacked computational layers, local inference, physical reality interacting with AI.00:25 Meta's Alchemy software, music-driven robotics, precise Rust programming, contrast with neural network unpredictability.00:30 Decentralization, corporate dependency critique, hardware ownership, open protocols like Matrix, web of trust, Sybil attacks.00:35 Truth beam feedback loops, decentralized epistemology, neo-feudalism, Diamond Age references, nano drone warfare theory.00:40 Biotech risks, lab truth beams for verification, decentralized ID systems, qualitative consensus manifolds.00:45 Maker culture insights, 3D printing community, iterative prototyping, simulators, recycling prints.00:50 Investment casting, alternative energy for classic cars, chaotic hardware solutions, MoAD workshop's mystical array.00:55 Upcoming PolyPals content, Big Yellow Island recordings, playful sign-offs, decentralized futures.Key InsightsThe PoliePals are pioneering a system that combines cryptographic models, neural projector-camera technologies, and decentralized networks to create tools like the “truth beam” and “reality transform,” which verify physical reality as a provably unclonable function. This innovation aims to secure recordings and provide a foundation for trustworthy AI training data by looping projections of blockchain-derived noise into reality and back.Moad's character, the GNOMAD—a hybrid of gnome and nomad—embodies a philosophy of chaotic problem-solving using holistic, artful solutions. His obsession with edge cases and tinkering leads to surprising fixes, like using a tin of beans to repair a broken chair leg, and illustrates how resourcefulness intersects with decentralization in practical ways.Terminus Actual provides a counterbalance in the group dynamic, bringing drone surveillance expertise and a healthy skepticism about humanity's inherent decency. His perspective highlights the need for security consciousness and cautious optimism when developing open systems that could otherwise be exploited.Meta's Alchemy project demonstrates the contrast between procedural precision and chaotic neural approaches. Written entirely in Rust, it enables music-driven robotic control for real-world theater environments. Alchemy represents a future where tightly optimized code can interact seamlessly with hardware like Arduinos while remaining resistant to AI's unpredictable tendencies.The episode explores how decentralization could shape the coming decades, likening it to a neo-feudal age where people consciously opt into societies based on shared values. With open protocols like Matrix, decentralized IDs, and webs of trust, individuals could regain agency over their data and technological ecosystems while avoiding corporate lock-in.Optical computing experiments reveal the potential for analog AI, where stacked shallow computational layers in physical media allow AI to “experience” sensory input more like a human. Though still speculative, this approach could produce richer, lower-latency responses compared to purely digital models.Maker culture and hardware innovation anchor the conversation in tangible reality. Moad's MoAD workshop, filled with tools from industrial sewing machines to 3D printers and lathes, underscores how accessible technologies are enabling chaotic creativity and recycling systems. This grassroots hardware tinkering aligns with the PoliePals' broader vision of decentralized, cooperative technological futures.

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview serial entrepreneur Eric McHugh once again!Eric dives into his latest venture, dataing.io, an AI-powered matchmaking app built to challenge the typical swipe-based dating model. He shares how the Web3 space supports his builder mindset and leads to the creation of Hold On Labs, a platform that launches products focused on meaningful connection. With dating.io, the goal is to create intentional, high-quality matches using AI-generated personality tags based on users' social media and digital activity. Unlike Tinder or Hinge, which aim to keep users engaged and swiping, dating.io focuses on helping people find lasting matches and offers a “relationship butler” that helps couples with date planning, gift ideas, and relationship support.Eric also shares their go-to-market strategy, which focuses on building local communities by starting with Southern California colleges through campus events, partnerships, and free photography incentives. The team is currently focused on gaining users, with a goal of reaching 10,000 in Los Angeles before expanding further. Monetization is not the immediate priority, but future plans include earning a share from date bookings and offering targeted brand placements. Eric points out that AI is not just a trendy term for them; it powers the platform's ability to understand behavior and preferences, leading to smarter and more accurate matches.Be intrigued by Eric McHugh's pursuit of meaningful tech, smarter matchmaking, and the vibes behind dating.io in this episode of The First Customer!Guest Info:dataing.iohttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/dataing/id6478563884Eric McHugh's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdouglasmchugh/Connect with Jay on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/The First Customer Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcastThe First Customer podcast websitehttps://www.firstcustomerpodcast.comFollow The First Customer on LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

In this episode of The AI Report, Artie Intel and Micheline Learning deliver a fast-paced, insightful update on the most groundbreaking developments in artificial intelligence. Tune in to hear how AI is transforming industries — from medical diagnostics and education to music, space exploration, and even the courtroom. In this episode, we spotlight: New multimodal models that see, hear, and speak like never before AI navigators guiding satellites in space Neural composers collaborating with human musicians Emotion-aware AI tutors helping students worldwide AI bots predicting legal case outcomes and drafting contracts for law firms Advances in AI ethics, bias prevention, and global regulation The future of autonomous AI agents and machine reasoning Whether you’re a curious coder, cautious policymaker, or just AI-curious, this episode delivers powerful insights, inspiring innovations, and a healthy dose of digital wisdom. H2O.AI - The World's Best Deep Research. Sovereign AI for the Enterprise. Your data. Your environment. Our AI. Learn more at h2o.ai The AI Report

In this discussion, we unpack neural collaboration could redefine how machines perceive and solve problems. It's a critical discussion at the intersection of intelligence and collaboration.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai/AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

Dr. Nora Fritz, PhD, PT, DPT, NCS, an expert in postural control and fall risk in people with multiple sclerosis, joins host J.J. Mowder-Tinney for a deep dive into reactive balance—why it matters, how it's measured, and what we can do about it. J.J. and Nora explore the latest research around sensory reweighting, backward walking, and compensatory stepping, connecting the science to real-world clinical applications across patient populations. Together, they discuss strategies to support your clients' safety and confidence through tailored interventions and meaningful conversations. Whether you're looking to sharpen your assessment approach or rethink fall prevention strategies, this episode offers insights you won't want to miss.Learning ObjectivesAnalyze the evidence around reactive postural control in persons with MSApply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address reactive balance control in persons with MSIncorporate measures of psychological functioning that may impact goal setting for reactive postural control in persons with MSTimestamps(00:00:00) Welcome(00:00:47) Introduction to reactive balance and multiple sclerosis (MS)(00:03:04) Understanding reactive balance mechanisms(00:06:50) Research insights on backward walking(00:11:55) Neural control of reactive balance(00:17:45) Applications across different diagnoses(00:20:57) Practical examples in therapy sessions(00:26:41) Assessing reactive balance in clinical settings(00:29:02) Understanding patient concerns and fear of falling(00:33:04) Interventions for improving reactive balance(00:35:24) Creative approaches to reactive balance training(00:38:44) Key takeaways for clinicians(00:40:34) Case studies and clinical insights(00:42:31) Research and future directions in balance trainingResources Mentioned in EpisodeAcademy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) podcast episode that discusses the CAFFE Scale: DD SIG Episode 53: JNPT highlight: Concern About Falling and Fear of Falling in MS with Taylor TaklaBalance AssessmentsMini-BESTestPush and ReleaseABC ScaleFES-ICAFFE ScaleNeuro Navigators is brought to you by Medbridge. If you'd like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you'll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away.To hear more episodes of Neuro Naviagators, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.medbridge.com/neuro-navigators⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/⁠⁠⁠IG: https://www.instagram.com/medbridgeteam/

Eric Ho is building Goodfire to solve one of AI's most critical challenges: understanding what's actually happening inside neural networks. His team is developing techniques to understand, audit and edit neural networks at the feature level. Eric discusses breakthrough results in resolving superposition through sparse autoencoders, successful model editing demonstrations and real-world applications in genomics with Arc Institute's DNA foundation models. He argues that interpretability will be critical as AI systems become more powerful and take on mission-critical roles in society. Hosted by Sonya Huang and Roelof Botha, Sequoia Capital Mentioned in this episode: Mech interp: Mechanistic interpretability, list of important papers here Phineas Gage: 19th century railway engineer who lost most of his brain's left frontal lobe in an accident. Became a famous case study in neuroscience. Human Genome Project: Effort from 1990-2003 to generate the first sequence of the human genome which accelerated the study of human biology Emergent Misalignment: Narrow finetuning can produce broadly misaligned LLMs Zoom In: An Introduction to Circuits: First important mechanistic interpretability paper from OpenAI in 2020 Superposition: Concept from physics applied to interpretability that allows neural networks to simulate larger networks (e.g. more concepts than neurons) Apollo Research: AI safety company that designs AI model evaluations and conducts interpretability research Towards Monosemanticity: Decomposing Language Models With Dictionary Learning. 2023 Anthropic paper that uses a sparse autoencoder to extract interpretable features; followed by Scaling Monosemanticity Under the Hood of a Reasoning Model: 2025 Goodfire paper that interprets DeepSeek's reasoning model R1 Auto-interpretability: The ability to use LLMs to automatically write explanations for the behavior of neurons in LLMs Interpreting Evo 2: Arc Institute's Next-Generation Genomic Foundation Model. (see episode with Arc co-founder Patrick Hsu) Paint with Ember: Canvas interface from Goodfire that lets you steer an LLM's visual output  in real time (paper here) Model diffing: Interpreting how a model differs from checkpoint to checkpoint during finetuning Feature steering: The ability to change the style of LLM output by up or down weighting features (e.g. talking like a pirate vs factual information about the Andromeda Galaxy) Weight based interpretability: Method for directly decomposing neural network parameters into mechanistic components, instead of using features The Urgency of Interpretability: Essay by Anthropic founder Dario Amodei On the Biology of a Large Language Model: Goodfire collaboration with Anthropic

But the finding has not settled the long-standing debate over the existence and extent of neurogenesis during adulthood, says Yale University neuroscientist Juan Arellano.

AI stocks are soaring. Valuations are stretched and capital spending is off the charts. To many, it smells like a bubble. But what if it's not? What happens to markets if AI actually lives up to the hype? How could it reshape business models, transform economic growth, and change the way we invest? And in today's Dumb Question of the Week: Will index funds still work if the most successful companies stay private? --- Thanks to Raisin UK for supporting this episode. Raisin UK is a free, easy-to-use platform where you can access savings accounts from over 40 FSCS-protected banks and building societies — all in one place. What's more, for a limited time only, you can receive a £100 bonus when you register and fund your first savings account with a minimum of £10,000 using the code "SAVINGS100". For more details, please visit the link raisin.co.uk/pensioncraft ---Get in touch

In this exciting episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal speaks with Dr. Ted Zwang, Assistant Professor of neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Andrew Holbrook, Assistant Professor at UCLA and Jasen Zhang, PhD student in biostatistics in Holbrook's lab. Together, they share how novel neural recording devices and advanced machine learning techniques are transforming the study of Alzheimer's disease.Dr. Ted and Jasen discuss their collaborative project—funded by the Kavli Foundation, Cure Alzheimer's Fund, and the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust—which captures how neurons change over time in Alzheimer's mouse models. They reveal surprising discoveries about how some neurons “go quiet” and later recover—challenging long-held assumptions about neurodegeneration.The conversation also explores how these insights could lead to earlier diagnostics, predictive models of cognitive decline, and more personalized treatments for patients.

⸻ Podcast: Redefining Society and Technologyhttps://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com _____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlackCloak provides concierge cybersecurity protection to corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals to protect against hacking, reputational loss, financial loss, and the impacts of a corporate data breach.BlackCloak:  https://itspm.ag/itspbcweb_____________________________Robbie, From Fiction to Familiar — Robots, AI, and the Illusion of Consciousness June 29, 2025A new transmission from Musing On Society and Technology Newsletter, by Marco CiappelliI recently revisited one of my oldest companions. Not a person, not a memory, but a story. Robbie, the first of Isaac Asimov's famous robot tales.It's strange how familiar words can feel different over time. I first encountered Robbie as a teenager in the 1980s, flipping through a paperback copy of I, Robot. Back then, it was pure science fiction. The future felt distant, abstract, and comfortably out of reach. Robots existed mostly in movies and imagination. Artificial intelligence was something reserved for research labs or the pages of speculative novels. Reading Asimov was a window into possibilities, but they remained possibilities.Today, the story feels different. I listened to it this time—the way I often experience books now—through headphones, narrated by a synthetic voice on a sleek device Asimov might have imagined, but certainly never held. And yet, it wasn't the method of delivery that made the story resonate more deeply; it was the world we live in now.Robbie was first published in 1939, a time when the idea of robots in everyday life was little more than fantasy. Computers were experimental machines that filled entire rooms, and global attention was focused more on impending war than machine ethics. Against that backdrop, Asimov's quiet, philosophical take on robotics was ahead of its time.Rather than warning about robot uprisings or technological apocalypse, Asimov chose to explore trust, projection, and the human tendency to anthropomorphize the tools we create. Robbie, the robot, is mute, mechanical, yet deeply present. He is a protector, a companion, and ultimately, an emotional anchor for a young girl named Gloria. He doesn't speak. He doesn't pretend to understand. But through his actions—loyalty, consistency, quiet presence—he earns trust.Those themes felt distant when I first read them in the '80s. At that time, robots were factory tools, AI was theoretical, and society was just beginning to grapple with personal computers, let alone intelligent machines. The idea of a child forming a deep emotional bond with a robot was thought-provoking but belonged firmly in the realm of fiction.Listening to Robbie now, decades later, in the age of generative AI, alters everything. Today, machines talk to us fluently. They compose emails, generate artwork, write stories, even simulate empathy. Our interactions with technology are no longer limited to function; they are layered with personality, design, and the subtle performance of understanding.Yet beneath the algorithms and predictive models, the reality remains: these machines do not understand us. They generate language, simulate conversation, and mimic comprehension, but it's an illusion built from probability and training data, not consciousness. And still, many of us choose to believe in that illusion—sometimes out of convenience, sometimes out of the innate human desire for connection.In that context, Robbie's silence feels oddly honest. He doesn't offer comfort through words or simulate understanding. His presence alone is enough. There is no performance. No manipulation. Just quiet, consistent loyalty.The contrast between Asimov's fictional robot and today's generative AI highlights a deeper societal tension. For decades, we've anthropomorphized our machines, giving them names, voices, personalities. We've designed interfaces to smile, chatbots to flirt, AI assistants that reassure us they “understand.” At the same time, we've begun to robotize ourselves, adapting to algorithms, quantifying emotions, shaping our behavior to suit systems designed to optimize interaction and efficiency.This two-way convergence was precisely what Asimov spoke about in his 1965 BBC interview, which has been circulating again recently. In that conversation, he didn't just speculate about machines becoming more human-like. He predicted the merging of biology and technology, the slow erosion of the boundaries between human and machine—a hybrid species, where both evolve toward a shared, indistinct future.We are living that reality now, in subtle and obvious ways. Neural implants, mind-controlled prosthetics, AI-driven decision-making, personalized algorithms—all shaping the way we experience life and interact with the world. The convergence isn't on the horizon; it's happening in real time.What fascinates me, listening to Robbie in this new context, is how much of Asimov's work wasn't just about technology, but about us. His stories remain relevant not because he perfectly predicted machines, but because he perfectly understood human nature—our fears, our projections, our contradictions.In Robbie, society fears the unfamiliar machine, despite its proven loyalty. In 2025, we embrace machines that pretend to understand, despite knowing they don't. Trust is no longer built through presence and action, but through the performance of understanding. The more fluent the illusion, the easier it becomes to forget what lies beneath.Asimov's stories, beginning with Robbie, have always been less about the robots and more about the human condition reflected through them. That hasn't changed. But listening now, against the backdrop of generative AI and accelerated technological evolution, they resonate with new urgency.I'll leave you with one of Asimov's most relevant observations, spoken nearly sixty years ago during that same 1965 interview:“The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.”In many ways, we've fulfilled Asimov's vision—machines that speak, systems that predict, tools that simulate. But the question of wisdom, of how we navigate this illusion of consciousness, remains wide open.And, as a matter of fact, this reflection doesn't end here. If today's machines can already mimic understanding—convincing us they comprehend more than they do—what happens when the line between biology and technology starts to dissolve completely? When carbon and silicon, organic and artificial, begin to merge for real?That conversation deserves its own space—and it will. One of my next newsletters will dive deeper into that inevitable convergence—the hybrid future Asimov hinted at, where defining what's human, what's machine, and what exists in-between becomes harder, messier, and maybe impossible to untangle.But that's a conversation for another day.For now, I'll sit with that thought, and with Robbie's quiet, unpretentious loyalty, as the conversation continues.Until next time,Marco_________________________________________________

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Outline00:00 - Intro00:42 - “Research should be fun”02:02 - Early steps in research09:00 - Book writing and meeting C. Desoer18:33 - Control synthesis via the factorization approach25:46 - The graph metric 29:27 - Robotics and CAIR36:00 - Randomized algorithms40:41 - On learning44:05 - Neural networks48:40 - Tata, hidden Markov models, and large deviations theory55:48 - Picking problems and role of luck58:07 - Compressed sensing and non-convex optimization01:02:17 - Interplay between control and machine learning01:09:10 - Advice to future students01:13:29 - Future of controlLinksSagar's website: https://tinyurl.com/4hwruajsHilbert: https://tinyurl.com/ykpdh929Feedback Systems: https://tinyurl.com/2k3jsdatHow to Write Mathematics: https://tinyurl.com/35794bv9Nonlinear systems: https://tinyurl.com/2fdtnjcmC. Desoer: https://tinyurl.com/svhknrenControl Systems Synthesis — A Factorization Approach: https://tinyurl.com/59wdc4svAryabhata: https://tinyurl.com/43x6hfhpA Brief History of the Graph Topology: https://tinyurl.com/49uftzdkRobot Dynamics and Control: https://tinyurl.com/5b4cmt7mCAIR: https://tinyurl.com/rajdtxaxRandomized algorithms for robust controller synthesis using statistical learning theory: https://tinyurl.com/wanpyeucR. Tempo: https://tinyurl.com/jkufdwarVC dimension: https://tinyurl.com/mvwk8afmLearning and Generalisation: https://tinyurl.com/2s3mzh8hAre Analog Neural Networks Better Than Binary Neural Networks? https://tinyurl.com/3fnk27xcHidden Markov Processes: https://tinyurl.com/t5frrvfzAn Introduction to Compressed Sensing: https://tinyurl.com/fc6a8eerSupport the showPodcast infoPodcast website: https://www.incontrolpodcast.com/Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n84j85jSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/4rwztj3cRSS: https://tinyurl.com/yc2fcv4yYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/bdbvhsj6Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/3z24yr43Twitter: https://twitter.com/IncontrolPInstagram: https://tinyurl.com/35cu4kr4Acknowledgments and sponsorsThis episode was supported by the National Centre of Competence in Research on «Dependable, ubiquitous automation» and the IFAC Activity fund. The podcast benefits from the help of an incredibly talented and passionate team. Special thanks to L. Seward, E. Cahard, F. Banis, F. Dörfler, J. Lygeros, ETH studio and mirrorlake . Music was composed by A New Element.

AI is big these days. Massive. More parameters, more memory, more capability. But what if the future is in tiny AI. Neural networks as small at 8 kilobytes on tiny chips, embedded in everything?Think smart shoes.Smart doors.Smart ... everythingIn this episode of TechFirst, host John Koetsier discusses the future of smart devices with Yubei Chen, co-founder of AIzip. The conversation explores how small-scale AI can revolutionize everyday objects like shoes, cameras, and baby monitors. They delve into how edge AI, which operates at the device level rather than in the cloud, can create efficient, reliable, and cost-effective smart solutions. Chen explains the potential and challenges of integrating AI into traditional devices, including the hardware and software requirements, and touches on the implications for product quality, safety, and cost. This insightful discussion provides a look into the near future of ubiquitous, intelligent technology in our daily lives.00:00 Introduction to Smart Matter01:17 Examples of Smart Applications03:40 Building Efficient AI Models04:01 The Future of Edge AI09:32 Hardware for Smart Devices11:52 Potential Downsides and Challenges18:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Welcome back to the Longevity Podcast! I'm so excited to share today's episode with you, because it's one that's deeply personal and truly inspiring. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Tudor Marinescu, a remarkable physician I met during one of the Sedona retreats I co-host. Although he began his career as a trauma and orthopedic surgeon in Germany, Dr. Tudor's path soon led him far beyond traditional medicine. Now, he's known for his transformative work in osteopathy, neural therapy, and the exploration of how trauma—both physical and emotional—can shape our health and longevity.   Find an amazing practitioner like Dr. Tudor near you:  https://klinghardtinstitute.com/art-practitioners/ for A.R.T https://cranialacademy.org/find-a-physician/ for Osteopathy  https://naant.org/by-any-word/ for Neural therapy https://www.doctortudor.com/   What we discuss: Dr. Tudor's pivotal moments and holistic shift ... 00:08:23 Osteopathy principles and the body as a memory bank ... 00:14:30 How emotions, trauma, and fascia affect healing ... 00:18:58 History of mind-body separation in medicine ... 00:21:38 Integration of spiritual, emotional, and physical healing ... 00:26:11 Understanding fascia: structure, hydration, and movement ... 00:38:00 Neural therapy and procaine's role in trauma release ... 00:54:08 Breaking trauma cycles: autonomic nervous system reset ... 00:59:54 Linking physical symptoms to emotional and spiritual health ... 01:09:38 Blending allopathic with holistic and ancestral medicine ... 01:20:46 How to find qualified holistic practitioners ... 01:26:39 Dr. Tudor's contact info and Sedona retreat details ... 01:31:07 Final thoughts and disclaimer ... 01:33:53   Our Amazing Sponsors: Peptide Pro App: can help manage every part of your peptide protocol. From smart scheduling to real-time dose checklists, note taking, and easy calculations. Listeners receive 50% off for the first month. Visit www.peptidepro.app to download the app and use code NATHALIE50 to get started today. BEAM Minerals - are one of the most overlooked contributors to a healthy gut. They help feed and support your microbiome. Research shows that good gut bacteria rely on essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus to thrive.. Head over to www.beamminerals.com and use code NAT20 for 20% off your first order and give your gut the simple support it deserves! Ultimate GI Repair by LVLUP Health - Whether you're struggling with digestive discomfort or want to strengthen your gut health, Ultimate GI Repair provides the comprehensive support your body needs to restore balance. Filled with key peptides for healing! Visit https://lvluphealth.com/ and use code NAT at checkout for 20 % off.   More from Nat:  YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter  Instagram  Facebook Group

In this episode, Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD joins to elucidate the intersection of psychedelics and neuroplasticity. Dr. Carhart-Harris is the Ralph Metzner Distinguished Professor in Neurology and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. Robin founded the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London in April 2019, was ranked among the top 31 medical scientists in 2020, and in 2021, was named in TIME magazine's ‘100 Next' – a list of 100 rising stars shaping the future. Dr. Carhart-Harris begins by discussing the impact of psychedelics on neuroplasticity and mental health. He explains neuroplasticity as the brain's ability to change, emphasizing its role in mood disorders and substance use and describes how stress atrophies the brain, leading to mental illness. Dr. Carhart-Harris differentiates between neuroplasticity and neurogenesis, noting that while neurogenesis is limited in adults, neuroplasticity can be influenced by psychedelics like ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA. In closing, he also discusses the entropic brain hypothesis, suggesting that increased brain entropy leads to richer subjective experiences.    In this episode, you'll hear: The relationship between neuroplasticity and “canalization”  Why homeostatic neuroplasticity may promote mental wellbeing Differences between ketamine, MDMA, and serotonergic psychedelics in terms of neuroplasticity The details of the entropic brain hypothesis Psychedelics' effect on the default mode network The frontiers of research into psychedelics and neuroplasticity  Quotes: “So changeability is what plasticity is. And neuroplasticity—that's the ability of the brain to change. Okay, and how is neuroplasticity related to mood disorders like depression and anxiety or substance use disorder or something like that? Well, that's a great question cause we don't have it entirely nailed down. But one of the most reliable findings in biological psychiatry is that stress atrophies the brain.” [2:47] “The main thing with ketamine is that the window of increased plasticity is brief… That makes sense because that reflects how ketamine seems to work therapeutically—that it provides relief somewhat short-term, unless it is twinned with, say, psychotherapy or you do repeat administration and get someone out of the rut they were in.” [22:15] “We've seen in people with depression, brain networks can become quite segregated from each other—they are ordinarily, they're quite functionally separate and distinct—but that modularity might be a bit elevated in depression. But what we've seen with psilocybin therapy is that separateness between systems, that segregated quality of organization of brain networks, brain systems actually decreases after psilocybin therapy for depression. I'll put it another way: the brain looks more globally interconnected after psilocybin therapy for depression and the magnitude of that… correlates with improvements.” [39:19]   Links: Carhart-Harris Lab website Dr. Carhart-Harris on X Dr. Carhart-Harris' 2025 article: “Neuroplasticity and psychedelics: A comprehensive examination of classic and non-classic compounds in pre and clinical models” Dr. Carhart-Harris' 2012 article: “Neural correlates of the psychedelic state as determined by fMRI studies with psilocybin” Dr. Carhart-Harris' 2010 article with Karl Friston: “The default-mode, ego-functions and free-energy: a neurobiological account of Freudian ideas” Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

00:45 A flexible neural-implant that grows with the brainResearchers have developed a soft electronic implant that can measure brain activity of amphibian embryos as they develop. Understanding the neural activity of developing brains is a key aim for neuroscientists, but conventional, rigid probes can damage growing brains. To overcome this, a team have developed a flexible mesh that stretches with the brain and tested it by monitoring single neuron activity during development of frog and axolotl embryos. More testing and ethical considerations will be required, but the researchers hope that eventually such implants could help with neurological conditions that affect humans.Research article: Sheng et al.13:11 Research HighlightsThe exoplanet slowly evaporating into space, and cockatoos that have figured out an innovative way to stay hydrated.Research Highlight: Solved: the mystery of the evaporating planetResearch Highlight: Clever cockatoos learn an easy way to quench their thirst15:30 An AI-based way to repair damaged paintingsBy combining AI tools with mechanical engineering techniques, a researcher has developed a new way to speed up the restoration of damaged paintings. The technique creates a removable mask that can be overlaid onto a painting to cover any damage apparent in the artwork. It was successfully tested on an oil painting, fixing a large number of damaged areas in only a few hours. This could offer a significant speed-boost to painting restoration, which can often take months, or even years.Research article: KachkineVideo: Meet the engineer who invented an AI-powered way to restore art27:36 Briefing ChatA new ranking system could make it easier to spot universities that are chasing publishing metrics at the expense of rigorous science, and evidence that cutting off rhinos' horns deters poachers.Nature: ‘Integrity index' flags universities with high retraction ratesAP: Cutting off rhinos' horns is a contentious last resort to stop poaching. A new study found it worksSubscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're interviewing Neural Forge, creator of the board game Nimbus.Neural Forge official website– Neural Forge Neural Froge Etsy Store – NeuralForge - Etsy Australia Neural Forge Facebook page– Neural Forge Neural Forge Instagram– Neural Forge (@neural_forge) • Instagram photos and videos Neural Forge Nimbus Kickstarter – Nimbus by Neural Forge — Kickstarter Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-4d6ovrzeZNYDK5ijlDwTPkji3B4iX3rNQypRL29Xes/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onDiscord - https://discord.gg/QC6njqkCRpFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Dr. Tara Walker discusses the fascinating topic of adult neurogenesis, the brain's ability to produce new neurons throughout life. She explains how this process is crucial for cognitive function and how it declines with age. The discussion highlights the significant role of exercise in boosting neurogenesis and introduces selenium as a key factor in this process. Dr. Walker also explores the implications of her research for cognitive health, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases, and the potential therapeutic strategies that could arise from understanding neurogenesis better.

Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. The Transmitter is an online publication that aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. Visit thetransmitter.org to explore the latest neuroscience news and perspectives, written by journalists and scientists. Read more about our partnership. Check out this series of essays about representations: What are we talking about? Clarifying the fuzzy concept of representation in neuroscience and beyond Sign up for Brain Inspired email alerts to be notified every time a new Brain Inspired episode is released. To explore more neuroscience news and perspectives, visit thetransmitter.org. What do neuroscientists mean when they use the term representation? That's part of what Luis Favela and Edouard Machery set out to answer a couple years ago by surveying lots of folks in the cognitive sciences, and they concluded that as a field the term is used in a confused and unclear way. Confused and unclear are technical terms here, and Luis and Edouard explain what they mean in the episode. More recently Luis and Edouard wrote a follow-up piece arguing that maybe it's okay for everyone to use the term in slightly different ways, maybe it helps communication across disciplines, perhaps. My three other guests today, Frances Egan, Rosa Cao, and John Krakauer wrote responses to that argument, and on today's episode all those folks are here to further discuss that issue and why it matters. Luis is a part philosopher, part cognitive scientists at Indiana University Bloomington, Edouard is a philosopher and Director of the Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh, Frances is a philosopher from Rutgers University, Rosa is a neuroscientist-turned philosopher at Stanford University, and John is a neuroscientist among other things, and co-runs the Brain, Learning, Animation, and Movement Lab at Johns Hopkins. Luis Favela. Favela's book: The Ecological Brain: Unifying the Sciences of Brain, Body, and Environment Edouard Machery. Machery's book: Doing without Concepts Frances Egan. Egan's book: Deflating Mental Representation. John Krakauer. Rosa Cao. Paper mentioned: Putting representations to use. The exchange, in order, discussed on this episode: Investigating the concept of representation in the neural and psychological sciences. The concept of representation in the brain sciences: The current status and ways forward. Commentaries: Assessing the landscape of representational concepts: Commentary on Favela and Machery. Comments on Favela and Machery's The concept of representation in the brain sciences: The current status and ways forward. Where did real representations go? Commentary on: The concept of representation in the brain sciences: The current status and ways forward by Favela and Machery. Reply to commentaries: Contextualizing, eliminating, or glossing: What to do with unclear scientific concepts like representation. 0:00 - Intro 3:55 - What is a representation to a neuroscientist? 14:44 - How to deal with the dilemma 21:20 - Opposing views 31:00 - What's at stake? 51:10 - Neural-only representation 1:01:11 - When "representation" is playing a useful role 1:12:56 - The role of a neuroscientist 1:39:35 - The purpose of "representational talk" 1:53:03 - Non-representational mental phenomenon 1:55:53 - Final thoughts

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Dr. Epstein is a Harvard trained research psychologist, author of 15 books and more than 250 scientific and mainstream articles, as well as the former editor-in-chief of Psychology Today. SPONSORS https://huel.com/danny - New customers use code DANNY for 15% off your order. http://drinkag1.com/dannyjones - Get started with AG1's Next Gen & notice the benefits for yourself. https://irestore.com - Reverse hair loss & unlock HUGE savings on the iRestore Elite w/ code DANNY. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off GUEST LINKS https://www.drrobertepstein.com https://americasdigitalshield.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - How Google influences everything 08:21 - Mind control research 12:56 - Death threats 25:46 - Who funded Google - and why? 32:59 - How Google infiltrates other search engines 42:33 - 23andMe, Google & DNA harvesting 44:12 - Whistleblower leaks 51:02 - Google's rulebook for content suppression 01:04:22 - The "opinion matching" effect 01:10:06 - 2024 election 01:22:13 - Monitoring big tech's influence 01:28:41 - Foreign countries are scared of Google 01:44:52 - Google's pending lawsuits 01:53:37 - President Eisenhower's farewell address warning 01:55:55 - 7 steps to protect your online privacy 02:01:47 - Indoctrinating children 02:10:38 - The self-censorship issue 02:16:41 - Gemini, Chat GPT & DeepSeek 02:22:31 - Elon Musk & Stephen Hawking's AI warning 02:38:03 - The 3 laws of robotics 02:44:13 - Time travel & the UFO phenomenon 02:47:54 - Neural transduction theory 02:55:43 - Origin of human intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine being trapped in your own body, unable to move or communicate effectively. This may seem like a nightmare, but it is a reality for many people living with brain or spinal cord injuries.We're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from the archives: our 2024 conversation with Jaimie Henderson, a Stanford neurosurgeon leading groundbreaking research in brain-machine interfaces. Henderson shares how multiple types of brain implants are currently being developed to treat neurological disorders and restore communication for those who have lost the ability to speak. We also discuss the legacy of the late Krishna Shenoy and his transformative work in this field.Learn moreHenderson's Neural Prosthetics Translational LabBrainGate Consortium – "Turning thought into action"‘Unprecedented' level of control allows person without use of limbs to operate virtual quadcopter (University of Michigan, 2025)Brain Implants Helped 5 People Recover From Traumatic Injuries (New York Times, 2023)The man who controls computers with his mind (New York Times Magazine, 2022)Software turns ‘mental handwriting' into on-screen words, sentences (Stanford Medicine, 2021)Related video: Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, 2021Related publication: Nature, 2021Learn about the work of the late Krishna ShenoyKrishna V. Shenoy (1968–2023) (Nature Neuroscience, 2023)Krishna Shenoy, engineer who reimagined how the brain makes the body move, dies at 54 (Stanford Engineering, 2023)Episode CreditsThis episode was produced by Michael Osborne at 14th Street Studios, with sound design by Morgan Honaker. Our logo is by Aimee Garza. The show is hosted by Nicholas Weiler at Stanford's Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute and supported in part by the Knight Iniative for Brain Resilience.Get in touchWe want to hear from your neurons! Email us at at neuronspodcast@stanford.edu.Send us a text!Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying our show, please take a moment to give us a review on your podcast app of choice and share this episode with your friends. That's how we grow as a show and bring the stories of the frontiers of neuroscience to a wider audience. Learn more about the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Welcome back to part 2 of our 'Science of Prayer' series! Back in April we discussed prayer with Aiden the VVitch, with a focus on the use of prayer in a variety of spiritual and occult settings. In this episode, the hosts tackle the science behind prayer, investigating the mechanisms behind how prayer affects our brains as well as the controversial fields of faith healing and whether prayer can benefit our health. BIBLIOGRAPHY Lancet Review of religion, spirituality, and medicine which touches (heh) on faith healing: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(98)07376-0/fulltext Intercessory prayer for...COVID?! https://www.cell.com/heliyon/fulltext/S2405-8440(23)09619-6 Some small benefits to health observed from a prayer practice: https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.58.1.36 What happens to our brain during prayer? A review: DOI: 10.1097/HRP.0000000000000232 Neural mechanisms of pain modulation during prayer - the 'Mr Hansen' study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5487465/ fMRI during Quran recitations: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-023-15588-3 How valid is neuroimaging during prayer, anyway? https://doi.org/10.1037/a0039124 The wild 'sutra is stored in the frontal lobe' story https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13554790903559689

A mindset is a cognitive bias, a systematic manner of thinking that influences our decisions, our actions. Understanding the foundations of our mindset can help us move beyond the limitations of some of our belief-to-behavior patterns. How about you? Is your mindset oriented toward growth, or do you tend to get stuck in a fixed, limiting mindset that holds you back? Join Dr. Lisa on today's show to learn how to develop a family-friendly routine of mental flexibility that will lighten your stress load and provide a stronger base for mental health. What we believe determines how we behave, so let's set our families up for success with the building blocks of neural flexibility.  K to 12 Rescue Mission: https://www.academicrescuemission.com Christian Community College: https://www.veritascc.us CVCU degree programs: https://www.cvcu.us Book Dr. Lisa to speak: https://www.DrLisaDunne.com @DrLisaDunne

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Ali Behrouz, a PhD student at Cornell University, delves into his research on enhancing memory mechanisms in large language models through his latest paper titled Titans. Behrouz discusses the limitations of current models in maintaining long-term coherence and introduces the concept of a neural network as a memory module. Highlighting architectures such as memory as context and memory as gate, he explains how these innovative approaches can significantly improve long-term memory retention in AI systems. The discussion also touches upon challenges such as catastrophic forgetting and the need for more effective models in reinforcement learning and decision-making tasks. This insightful conversation sheds light on the future directions and potential applications of advanced memory mechanisms in AI. SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: ElevenLabs gives your app a natural voice. Pick from 5,000+ voices in 31 languages, or clone your own, and launch lifelike agents for support, scheduling, learning, and games. Full server and client SDKs, dynamic tools, and monitoring keep you in control. Start free at https://elevenlabs.io/cognitive-revolution Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): Oracle Cloud Infrastructure offers next-generation cloud solutions that cut costs and boost performance. With OCI, you can run AI projects and applications faster and more securely for less. New U.S. customers can save 50% on compute, 70% on storage, and 80% on networking by switching to OCI before May 31, 2024. See if you qualify at https://oracle.com/cognitive The AGNTCY: The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-cognitiverevolution_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitive NetSuite: Over 41,000 businesses trust NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud ERP, to future-proof their operations. With a unified platform for accounting, financial management, inventory, and HR, NetSuite provides real-time insights and forecasting to help you make quick, informed decisions. Whether you're earning millions or hundreds of millions, NetSuite empowers you to tackle challenges and seize opportunities. Download the free CFO's guide to AI and machine learning at https://netsuite.com/cognitive PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing

In this conversation, Dr. Gurevich discusses the innovative field of neural therapy, focusing on its applications, mechanisms, and emotional aspects. The discussion covers the use of procaine as a tool for resetting nerves, the concept of interference fields, and the emotional implications of scarring. Dr. Gurevich shares insights on how neural therapy can be beneficial for various conditions, including GI issues and women's health, while also addressing chronic pain and inflammation. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the emotional connections to physical pain and the effectiveness of neural therapy in holistic treatment approaches.takeawaysNeural therapy is beneficial for scarring and inflammation.Procaine is used to reset nerve function.Emotional aspects play a significant role in physical pain.Neural therapy can be applied to GI conditions effectively.The concept of interference fields is crucial in understanding nerve pain.Neural therapy can help with women's health issues, including fertility.Chronic pain can be alleviated through targeted neural therapy injections.Procaine IVs can reset the nervous system for various conditions.Neural therapy is a cost-effective treatment option.Injections should not be the first line of treatment.

Nabeel Qureshi is an entrepreneur, writer, researcher, and visiting scholar of AI policy at the Mercatus Center (alongside Tyler Cowen). Previously, he spent nearly eight years at Palantir, working as a forward-deployed engineer. His work at Palantir ranged from accelerating the Covid-19 response to applying AI to drug discovery to optimizing aircraft manufacturing at Airbus. Nabeel was also a founding employee and VP of business development at GoCardless, a leading European fintech unicorn.What you'll learn:• Why almost a third of all Palantir's PMs go on to start companies• How the “forward-deployed engineer” model works and why it creates exceptional product leaders• How Palantir transformed from a “sparkling Accenture” into a $200 billion data/software platform company with more than 80% margins• The unconventional hiring approach that screens for independent-minded, intellectually curious, and highly competitive people• Why the company intentionally avoids traditional titles and career ladders—and what they do instead• Why they built an ontology-first data platform that LLMs love• How Palantir's controversial “bat signal” recruiting strategy filtered for specific talent types• The moral case for working at a company like Palantir—Brought to you by:• WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUs• Attio—The powerful, flexible CRM for fast-growing startups• OneSchema—Import CSV data 10x faster—Where to find Nabeel S. 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Qureshi(05:10) Palantir's unique culture and hiring(13:29) What Palantir looks for in people(16:14) Why they don't have titles(19:11) Forward-deployed engineers at Palantir(25:23) Key principles of Palantir's success(30:00) Gotham and Foundry(36:58) The ontology concept(38:02) Life as a forward-deployed engineer(41:36) Balancing custom solutions and product vision(46:36) Advice on how to implement forward-deployed engineers(50:41) The current state of forward-deployed engineers at Palantir(53:15) The power of ingesting, cleaning and analyzing data(59:25) Hiring for mission-driven startups(01:05:30) What makes Palantir PMs different(01:10:00) The moral question of Palantir(01:16:03) Advice for new startups(01:21:12) AI corner(01:24:00) Contrarian corner(01:25:42) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Reflections on Palantir: https://nabeelqu.co/reflections-on-palantir• Palantir: https://www.palantir.com/• Intercom: https://www.intercom.com/• Which companies produce the best 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Scientists have been poking around in the human brain again… and this time, it might end with talking toasters, telepathic Wi-Fi, and your Amazon Echo placing orders if you as much as daydream.Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/makingrobocop/WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.

AI is both overhyped and underestimated. Yeah, read that again shorties. Everyone's screaming about AI like it's magic. Spoiler: It's not.But here's the twist—what's coming is way bigger than y'all are ready for.Gary Rivlin's been here before. He covered the dotcom frenzy in the ‘90s, and now he's seeing history repeat itself. The PR fluff? Thick. The stakes? Higher.He's calling out the BS, breaking down what actually matters, and showing why the smartest people are using AI to amplify—not replace—human smarts.Miss this, and you'll miss the trillion-dollar wave.Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:AI Hype: Overrated or Underrated DebateGary Rivlin's AI Valley InsightsGenerative AI's Impact on IndustriesStartups: Silicon Valley AI InnovationsAI Business Strategy: Lessons from .com EraAI Venture Capital Investments SurgeGenerative AI Tools for Cost ReductionBig Tech's Multibillion AI InvestmentsTimestamps:00:00 AI Hype02:00 Daily AI News05:45 Intro to Gary Rivlin07:02 Unexpected Email from Reid Hoffman12:44 Startups' Long-Term Transformative Impact14:07 AI's Transformational Impact on Society19:35 Investing Big in Tech's Future20:46 "Adapting to AI's Rapid Pace"26:38 High-Stakes Venture Capital Decisions28:58 "AI: Rising Intelligence Concerns"31:40 Big Tech's Impact on AI Ownership34:15 AI: Overhyped or Underhyped?Keywords:Generative AI, Overhyped AI, Underhyped AI, Mad dash to cash in, AI Valley, Gary Rivlin, Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn, ChatGPT, Silicon Valley, Everyday AI, Rise of the Internet, AI development, Transformative AI, Neural networks, ChatGPT launch, OpenAI, Adobe Firefly, Microsoft Copilot, Image generation, Text to video, Large-scale investment, Venture capital, Big tech, Trust and safety, AI adoption, Frontier AI labs, Personal agent, AI agents, AI in business, AI breakthroughs, AI future, Video generation, Cost savings, AI transformation, AI limitations.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

In this episode, therapist and coach Justin Sunseri delves into the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) with Dr. Stephen Porges, the originator of the Polyvagal Theory, and Karen Onderko, co-author of the new book "Safe and Sound." Discover how SSP, a unique therapy using specifically filtered music, can help alleviate anxiety, depression, and sensory sensitivities by enhancing the nervous system's ability to experience safety. The discussion covers the science behind SSP, its clinical evidence, and its benefits for various conditions from autism to trauma. An insightful conversation that explores the potential of SSP as a neural exercise to aid in healing and resilience.Buy the book now - https://amzn.to/4cJ7f9I (Purchasing through this link will give me a portion of the sale at no extra cost to you)00:00 Intro to Stuck Not Broken01:52 What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?04:29 What is the evidence for SSP? 08:31 What is the music of SSP?17:10 SSP and neuroplasticity19:22 Neural exercises, building safety, and SSP26:50 Trauma narratives and SSP28:50 Safety can lead to defense31:35 Who is SSP for?33:07 Autism and SSP39:39 SSP and co-regulation41:38 Skepticism of SSP47:07 Why not Safe and Sight or Safe and Smell?52:18 Is SSP a cure-all?57:44 Final thoughts and kindness59:12 SSP on the community level01:01:41 Department of Defense research grant01:04:05 Outro to Stuck Not BrokenResources:

Dr Jen. Wolkin is a neuropsychologist, writer, speaker and professor. She has not only a clinical but a holistic approach to trauma and care. This is what makes her unique with her practice. In this episode, we talk about how the brain is affected by trauma, the brains amazing ability to change via Neural plasticity, how the brain is affected by childhood trauma and how burn out affects the brain. This episode was insightful, informative and mind blowing! To follow Dr. Jen on Instagram:https://instagram.com/drjenwolkin?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Dr. Jen's website:https://braincurves.comAbout the Host:Keresse Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, intuitive empath, and professional Tarot reader. Through the Diary of an Empath podcast, she explores topics like mental health, spirituality, and personal development, aiming to guide listeners on their healing and growth journeys. Stay Connected: • Website: therapeutichealingbyreese.com • Instagram: @keresse • Facebook: Therapeutic Healing by Reese • TikTok: @DiaryofanEmpathPodcastIf you like this podcast please leave me a review and rate!For more info on my services such as Therapy, Tarot readings or coaching; please visit my website at www.therapeutichealingbyreese.com

#592: Ever wonder what's happening in your brain right before you knock on your boss's door to ask for a raise? Dr. Joel Salinas, neurologist and brain health expert, joins us to explain the neurology of negotiation. When you avoid difficult conversations, your brain actually rewards you with a small dopamine hit. That temporary relief feels good, reinforcing the avoidance behavior. But Dr. Salinas explains this creates a problematic loop: the more you avoid conflict, the more uncomfortable it becomes when you face it. Breaking this cycle starts with a simple but powerful step: taking a breath. A long, slow exhale activates the more deliberative parts of your brain, helping you move beyond knee-jerk reactions. Dr. Salinas suggests focusing on what he calls the "Bigger Better Offer" — the meaningful reward that comes from pushing through discomfort. Thinking about what happens if you don't ask for that raise (struggling to pay bills, missing career advancement) can motivate you to overcome avoidance tendencies. Beyond workplace conflicts, we explore fascinating brain facts: Your brain constructs reality like "one great big hallucination" Neural pathways that fire together wire together Conflict isn't a sign of failure — it's actually necessary for authentic connection Want to boost your brain health? Dr. Salinas recommends regular exercise, brain-healthy foods like leafy greens and berries, quality sleep, supportive social connections, and challenging yourself with new skills. The conversation meanders through various aspects of brain function — from why humans are visual creatures to how trauma impacts neural pathways — all explained in accessible, engaging terms. Whether you're looking to have difficult conversations more effectively or simply curious about the remarkable three-pound organ controlling your reality, this episode offers practical insights into the science of your mind. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (0:00) Intro (3:00) What happens in your brain when asking for a raise (6:30) How negativity bias shapes interactions with authority figures (10:41) The "Bigger Better Offer" technique for breaking behavioral loops (19:22) Why avoiding conflict creates reward pathways in the brain (29:12) Training your brain to tolerate disagreement (34:52) How salience and valence affect what we perceive as conflict (40:42) The role of internal conflict in decision-making (55:08) Understanding the structure and functions of different brain regions (1:00:53) Why imagination of possibility matters for breaking rumination cycles (1:06:45) How challenging our brain creates new neural pathways (1:11:42) Five key behaviors that improve long-term brain health (1:17:03) Brain plasticity and how it changes throughout our lifetime (1:22:51) Resources for learning more about conflict resilience For more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/podcast/binge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices