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The Giants Shoulder

Evan McGloughlin
Neuroscience
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Behavioral Genetics
Memory
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Political Stress
Alzheimer's Disease
Gender Differences In Brain Development
Social Media
Political Ideology
Hippocampus
Consciousness
Emotional Resilience
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Covid-19
Intelligence
Personality Traits
Genetics
Tribalism

A Neuroscience podcast. Each week I talk with experts on a range of topics from consciousness and neuroplasticity to evolution and everything in between. I have a particular interest in consciousness and understanding our inner subjective conscious experience. Evan has a Neuroscience degree from Trinity College Dublin and is the co-founder of 2 (failed) edtech startups. He is a professional tennis... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Earl K. Miller
A professor at MIT and influential neuroscientist known for his work on the prefrontal cortex and consciousness.
MIT
Episode: #76 Meet the MIT Neuroscientist Proving Brain Waves Are the Secret Engine Behind Consciousness
Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley
Neuroscientist and leading psychedelics researcher, published extensively on cannabis and psychedelics for women.
Heroic Hearts Project
Episode: #74 Psychedelics Expert: Who is Blocking Psychedelic Research? Cannabis Vs Alcohol, MDMA & Ayahuasca
Dr. Sarah McKay
A neuroscientist and best-selling science writer who focuses on women's brain health.
Neuroscience Academy
Episode: #73 Mysteries of the Female Brain: The Pill, Attraction, Sex, Emotions & Hormones! Dr Sarah McKay
Dr. Nikolay Kukushkin
Neuroscientist and biochemist at NYU, author of One Hand Clapping.
NYU
Episode: #71 Meet the Neuroscientist Who Proved Every Cell in Your Body Has a Memory!
Dr. Camilla Nord
Neuroscientist and head of the Mental Health Neuroscience Lab at Cambridge.
Cambridge University
Episode: #70 Meet the Neuroscientist Driving the New Science of Mental Health!
Dr. Amy Williams
NASA astrobiologist involved in the Curiosity and Perseverance rover missions
NASA
Episode: #69 NASA Scientist Reveals What We Really Found on Mars!
Jonny Miller
Public speaker, entrepreneur, and creator of Nervous System Mastery.
Nervous System Mastery
Episode: #67 Mind-Body Expert: The New Science of Emotion, Nervous System Mastery & Psychedelics!
Terence Deacon
Neuroanthropologist and author of 'The Symbolic Species' and 'Incomplete Nature'.
Episode: #66 Meet the Scientist Exploring Consciousness Through Thermodynamics!
Dr. William B. Miller Jr.
Physician-turned-evolutionary biologist advocating that every cell is conscious and intelligent.
Episode: #65 Meet the Scientist Proving Every Cell In Your Body is Conscious!

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Evan
Host with a Neuroscience degree from Trinity College Dublin and a professional background as a tennis coach and triathlete enthusiast. He expresses a keen interest in consciousness and understanding subjective experiences.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Fascinating!

    Brilliant and insightful. This is my go-to podcast to keep my brain from atrophying.

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    United States7 months ago

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#74 Psychedelics Expert: Who is Blocking Psychedelic Research? Cannabis Vs Alcohol, MDMA & Ayahuasca
Q: What do you think the best evidence says on MDMA's efficacy for PTSD?
Dr. Grace argues that MDMA for PTSD works, supported by a significant amount of positive evidence, especially amongst military veterans undergoing treatment.
#74 Psychedelics Expert: Who is Blocking Psychedelic Research? Cannabis Vs Alcohol, MDMA & Ayahuasca
Q: Studies are showing that daily cannabis use has surpassed daily alcohol use for the first time in the US. I'm curious if you think that's a good thing or not.
Dr. Grace believes that while alcohol has severe adverse effects, cannabis might be safer in many aspects depending on the individual, but both substances have potential risks that should be acknowledged.
#76 Meet the MIT Neuroscientist Proving Brain Waves Are the Secret Engine Behind Consciousness
Q: So what does consciousness mean in this context?
Miller defines consciousness in terms of brain states that unify processing in the cortex, arguing that this self-organization leads to a unified conscious experience.
#76 Meet the MIT Neuroscientist Proving Brain Waves Are the Secret Engine Behind Consciousness
Q: How does this new lens of thinking about brain function through dynamic oscillatory brain firing play into consciousness?
Miller suggests that consciousness arises from the brain's ability to create patterns of oscillatory waves that organize information and facilitate cognitive functions, emphasizing that these patterns behave like analog computation.
#72 Neurofeedback Expert: Training Your Brain To IMPROVE Mental Health, ADHD and Motivation!
Q: What kind of long-term changes have been reported following neurofeedback sessions?
Long-term changes can include improved attention management even after stopping the use of medications like Ritalin, and effective management of mental health conditions with reduced undesirable symptoms.

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Focusing on the intricate realms of neuroscience, the show brings together experts from various domains to discuss topics ranging from consciousness and neuroplasticity to evolution and the complexities of human cognition. Each episode explores thought-provoking themes and controversies in science, particularly emphasizing the subjective aspects of consciousness and mental processes. The host's background enriches the discussions, making the content accessible yet deeply insightful for listeners interested in the scientific foundations of thought, behavior, and the nature of reality.

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