In this episode we sit down with neuroscientist David Eagleman to learn how brains turn noise into signal, chaos into order, electrical spikes into meaning, and how new technology can expand subjective reality in ways never before possible.
In his new book, Livewired, Eagleman explores how brains come into the world "half baked" so they can create reality i ... Show More
Nov 24
327 - The Trolley Solution - Joshua Greene
<p>Philosopher, neuroscientist, and psychologist, Joshua Greene tells us how the brain generates morality and how his research may have solved the infamous trolley problem, and in so doing created a way to encourage people to contribute to charities that do the most good, and, in ... Show More
1h 19m
Nov 10
326 - The Origin of Language - Madeleine Beekman
<p>We sit down with Dr. Madeleine Beekman, a professor emerita of evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology at the University of Sydney, Australia, whose new book, The Origin of Language, presents a completely new and fascinating theory for how language emerged in homo sapiens, ... Show More
46m 11s
Nov 2023
Optimize Your Brain For Better Health, Performance And Fulfillment | Neuroscientist, Dr. David Eagleman
<p>How can you train your brain to unlock more joy and success in your life?</p><p>Diving deep into this exciting question is today's guest, Dr. David Eagleman, a revolutionary thinker and trailblazer in the world of neuroscience.</p><p>"One of the most important things you can d ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 2021
39. Brains Love Stories: How Leveraging Neuroscience Can Capture People's Emotions
<p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, lecturer and podcast host Matt Abrahams sits down with <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/david-eagleman/">David Eagleman</a>, a neuroscientist and the host of the PBS ser ... Show More
23m 12s
May 2023
90. Rethinks: Brains Love Stories – How Leveraging Neuroscience Can Capture People’s Emotions
<p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, lecturer and podcast host Matt Abrahams sits down with <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/david-eagleman/">David Eagleman</a>, a neuroscientist and the host of the PBS ser ... Show More
24 m