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Back to SearchThe Neuroscience of Nature versus Nurture
Season 8 Episode 2
Humanity has long debated whether the circumstances of our birth, our Nature, or our development, our Nurture, are more influential on our lives. While this discussion is often discussed through biol…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
The Neuroscience of ChatGPT
Season 8 Episode 1
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence assistant that is growing in popularity in daily life. It can generate answers to your questions faster than anyone could've previously imagined, but is it actua…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Season 7 Finale - The Neuroscience of Death
Season 7 Episode 13
What happens to your brain when you die? Perhaps the more important question is why might your brain cause death? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how your brain deteriorates o…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Neuroscience Bites - Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Season 7
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss Charles Bonnet syndrome - a rare disorder where people suffer extreme hallucinations related to top-down control over a damaged visual system.
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
The Neuroscience of Top-Down Processing
Season 7 Episode 12
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we take a high-level (pun intended) look at how your brain biases basic functions like attention and perception based on previous experience, otherwise kn…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Neuroscience Bites - Why We Sleep
Season 7
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the biological factors that explain why we sleep.
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
21 Tips to Improve Sleep
Season 7 Episode 11
We frequently tell you that getting better sleep improves your brain health - but how can you get better sleep? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss 21 tips informed by neuroscienc…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Neuroscience Bites-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Season 7
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - a disorder that affects children whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy.
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
The Neuroscience of Bad Eating Habits
Season 7 Episode 10
Previously on the podcast, we've discussed how a strong diet can improve brain health. But what happens to our brain when our diet is bad, or when we skip eating altogether? In today's episode of Tha…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Neuroscience Bites - Talking to Strangers
Season 7
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how our brain shapes behaviour when we're talking to strangers compared to people we know.
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago