David Eagleman is a prolific perception neuroscientist. He’s interpreted the stock market through a sensory vest, hosted a PBS series on the brain, and written several bestselling books. He tells us how to boost creativity and discusses his plans to expand our senses.
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Aug 4
Hardwiring our Brains for More Happiness. With Dr. Rick Hanson
Today’s encore episode is with the always popular Dr. Rick Hanson — a Psychologist and NY Times Best Selling author of several books, including the book we discuss in this interview “Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence." He shares how ... Show More
35m 50s
Jul 28
Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. With Ingrid Fetell Lee
In this Encore episode, originally aired in January, we sit down with Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. Ingrid, a designer and researcher, shares the science of joy, and does a deep dive into how ou ... Show More
41m 23s
Mar 2023
Introducing: Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
Neuroscientist and author David Eagleman discusses how our brain interprets the world and what that means for us. Through storytelling, research, interviews, and experiments, David Eagleman tackles wild questions that illuminate new facets of our lives and our realities.
1m 23s
Apr 2025
The Brain’s Amazing Ability to Change — David Eagleman Breaks It Down
Neuroscientist David Eagleman explains how neuroplasticity allows the brain to adapt, grow, and rewire itself. Learn how to strengthen mental flexibility, boost learning, and take control of your brain’s potential. You can find more of his work here. Learn more about your ad choi ... Show More
21m 32s
Feb 2025
523. Why We Dream, Learn, and Adapt Faster Than Any Other Species | Dr. David Eagleman
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with neuroscientist, bestselling author, and PBS presenter Dr. David Eagleman. They discuss brain plasticity, how perception works, whether free will exists (and if it’s superordinate), how willingness to engage with higher entropy indicates sophi ... Show More
1h 35m
Sep 2021
David Eagleman on why reality is an illusion
Literature student turned neuroscientist, Prof David Eagleman, tells Jim Al-Khalili about his research on human perception and the wristband he created that enables deaf people to hear through their skin. Everything we see, taste, smell, touch and hear is created by a set of elec ... Show More
28m 9s