We discuss how the Brain processes vision. Holly Bridge from the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging discusses how the visual system works. We also talk about how visual processing is studied and what the brain does when sensory input from the eyes is disrupted. More information at www.cortexclub.com. Theme music is by Eves Blue.
Jan 26
Season 3 Episode 3 | Between Order and Chaos: Exploring the Entropic Brain
Why do psychedelics, dreams, and mental illnesses feel so different from everyday awareness? We unpack the Entropic Brain Hypothesis and what it tells us about flexibility, rigidity, and the architecture of conscious experience. Consciousness may not be a stable state, but a deli ... Show More
20m 43s
Nov 10
Season 3 Episode 2 | Our Brains, Our Selves: In Conversation with Prof. Masud Husain
If memory fades or motivation disappears, what remains of the self? In this episode, Professor Masud Husain reflects on how neurological disorders illuminate the fragile yet resilient architecture of human identity Our sense of self feels indivisible - until the brain begins to f ... Show More
56m 59s
Mar 2024
How the Brain Works, Curing Blindness & How to Navigate a Career Path | Dr. E.J. Chichilnisky
In this episode, my guest is Dr. E.J. Chichilnisky, Ph.D., a professor of neurosurgery and ophthalmology at Stanford University. He studies how we see and uses that information to build artificial eyes that restore vision to the blind.
We discuss how understanding the retina (th ... Show More
1h 56m
Apr 2023
Choose Wisely: Linking Motor Reflex Integration to Occupation
<p>Do you ever wonder how much our early reflexes impact our physical, cognitive, and emotional development? What about the importance of reflex integration and rhythmic movements in shaping these abilities? </p><p>In this episode, Sonia Story sheds light on these intriguing conn ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2022
Activate Your Brain for Greater Physical & Mental Strength with Anat Baniel
<p>How can you use movement to activate your brain for greater mental strength, energy, flexibility, and clarity?</p> <p>One of the best ways to enhance learning is by disrupting the monotonous drag of long study sessions and rote memorization. Moving your body is one way to help ... Show More
20m 38s
Jun 2024
How do you build up your brain power?
Our brain, much like our muscles, benefits from its own form of exercise. Through dedicated training and stimulation, we can enhance our cognitive abilities, a testament to the remarkable phenomenon known as ‘neural plasticity’.
Neural plasticity is the brain’s remarkable ability ... Show More
4m 5s
<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
<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
