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Your brain does all kinds of strange things. Neuroscientist Heather Berlin explains how it works.
In this episode, Heather joins Hakeem to explore the mysteries of the mind: how consciousness works, how your brain constructs reality, and how you might be able to hack it to live a better life. They dive into the effects of psychedelics and meditation, and explore the future of thought in a world shaped by AI. This episode is no placebo – it really will expand your mind.
Heather Berlin is a neuroscientist, clinical psychologist, and associate clinical professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. She is interested in how consciousness and creativity work within the brain and is also the host of NOVA’s "Your Brain" two-part special.
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"Particles of Thought" is hosted by Hakeem Oluseyi, an astrophysicist, author, STEM educator, multi-patented inventor, science journalist, TV personality, science communicator, and inspirational speaker. His research is based on "hacking stars" to understand our universe better and develop innovative new technologies. Oluseyi’s work has resulted in 11 patents and more than 100 publications covering contributions to astrophysics, cosmology, and plasma physics and the development of space missions, observatories, focal plane instruments, detectors, semiconductor manufacturing, and ion propulsion.
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Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:52 What is Consciousness?
00:09:47 Perception Box
00:22:09 What’s My Brain Doing? Deja Vu, Goosebumps & More
00:34:36 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Ketamine Treatment
00:44:47 Thoughts and Creative Flow States
00:57:24 Aversive Conditioning: Addiction, Anxiety, and Behavior
01:07:28 Fame & Fulfillment
01:17:24 The Future of Neuroscience
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