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The grftf Podcast Ep 17 | Your Unique Brain, Adapting to Exponential Change, Fostering Curiosity, & More — Cognitive Neuroscientist Chantel Prat
Screen Time and the Brain
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Ep 17 | Your Unique Brain, Adapting to Exponential Change, Fostering Curiosity, & More — Cognitive Neuroscientist Chantel Prat
This week on the podcast, I chat with cognitive neuroscientist Chantel Prat. Not only is Chantel delightful to get to know, but she is doing some of the most important research into our brains. We explore the brain's plasticity, the impact of experiences (both real and imagined), and the importance of individual cognitive differences in adapting to an AI-dominated future. You will learn about the need to understand your unique brain, become more curious, build self-knowledge and adaptability, and continuously evolve. These are the skills you need to navigate the exponential changes of the 21st century successfully. Finally, Chantel stresses the need to be careful with what you feed your brain.
Here’s what you’re getting:
01:49 Meet Chantel Prat: A Journey into Cognitive Neuroscience
02:45 Understanding Our Brains: The Key to Navigating the Future
02:59 The Human Brain vs. Technology: A Fascinating Comparison
05:25 The Impact of Fiction and Reality on Our Brains
07:16 Personal Insights: Chantel Prat's Life and Motivations
10:44 Exploring Consciousness and the Limits of Artificial Intelligence
22:54 The Brain's Role in Shaping Our Reality and Beliefs
36:38 The Dangers of Digital Echo Chambers and Brainwashing
40:10 Taking Control: Understanding and Protecting Our Brains
42:55 Exploring the Human Brain's Quest for Success
44:12 The Influence of Technology and Information on Success
44:43 Understanding Brain Hijacking and Control
45:20 Reclaiming Personal Definitions of Success
45:58 Political Influence on Personal Beliefs and Success
47:28 The Power of Identity and Learning in Shaping Success
49:27 Diving Deep into Focus: Automatic vs. Controlled Attention
56:54 The Importance of Adaptability in an Exponentially Changing World
01:02:25 Harnessing the Power of Curiosity for Learning and Adaptation
01:07:12 Fostering Curiosity: A Key to Navigating Change
01:18:22 Building Effective Teams with Diverse Brains and Perspectives
01:23:19 Futureproofing Our Brains
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Screen Time and the Brain | Harvard Medical School
This article is from 2019 but it’s still relevant and a great reminder of the impact of screentime on your brain. LINK
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Really appreciated this weeks pod. Crazy how malleable our brain is.