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 fracture it. In this episode, we are joined by Professor Masud Husain, neurologis ... Show More
Jan 2026
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
Jul 2024
Rahul Jandial: The Science Behind Bad Sleep & Dreaming (E271)
<p>Discover profound insights into the workings of the brain and how we can optimise its functions, with this conversation with neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Dr Rahul Jandial.</p><br><p>In this episode, Rahul discusses the dynamic nature of the human brain, comparing neurons to ... Show More
53m 41s
<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