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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
Social Media
Gender Differences In Brain Development
Political Ideology
Hippocampus
Consciousness
Emotional Resilience
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Covid-19
Intelligence
Personality Traits
Tribalism
Neurology

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

Adam Safron
Cognitive neuroscientist weaving together psychedelics, consciousness and AI research.
Tufts University
Episode: #61 Meet the Neuroscientist Unifying Consciousness, Free Energy & Psychedelics!
Alex Hutchinson
Physicist turned journalist, expert on endurance science.
Author of Endure
Episode: #54 Alex Hutchinson: The Lie That Unlocked Human Limits, Tricking Perception & Aphantasia!
Thomas Metzinger
Philosopher of mind and author
Author of Being No One and The Ego Tunnel
Episode: #53 Philosopher of Mind: Consciousness, Out-Of-Body Experiences & The Illusion of Self! Thomas Metzinger
Steven Kotler
One of the world's leading experts on human performance and neuroscience of flow, New York Times bestselling author.
Episode: #52 Meet The Scientist Who Trains Navy Seals To Enter Flow! Steven Kotler
Dr. Mark Solms
Neuroscientist and psychoanalyst, known for his work on consciousness and dreaming.
Episode: #51 Meet the Scientist Proving Dreams Hold the Key to Consciousness! Dr Mark Solms
Dr. Merlin Monzel
Leading researcher on Aphantasia
Episode: #50 Meet the Neuroscientist With No Mental Imagery! Dr Merlin Monzel
Dr. Nicole Rust
One of the world's leading neuroscientists tackling the most urgent mysteries in medicine related to mental health.
Author of Elusive Cures
Episode: #49 Emotion Neuroscientist: Psychedelics, Neuroplasticity, AI and the Future of Mental Health!
Professor David Nutt
A renowned neuroscientist and expert in neuropharmacology, co-founder of several initiatives addressing drug use and policy.
Founder's Council, Drug Science; Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology, Imperial College London
Episode: #48 Neuroscientist Ranks Every Drug By How Hard They Are to Quit! Tier List
Dr. Dean Haycock
Neuroscientist and science writer with a PhD in the neuroscience of dopamine from Brown University.
Episode: #47 Meet the Neuroscientist Dissecting the Brains of Psychopaths!

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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 23 ratings
  • Fascinating!

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

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    United States5 months ago

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#64 Philip Ball: Why Quantum Mechanics is NOT What you think, Consciousness, Brain Organoids, AI & Life!
Q: How do you think about the future of genetic manipulation? Is there anything that really makes you deeply uncomfortable?
There are many concerns about genetic manipulation, especially when it relates to polygenic traits like intelligence. We need to proceed carefully, focusing first on clear, strictly implemented regulations to avoid creating false expectations around genetic determinism.
#59 Meet the Neuroscientist Proving that Consciousness is Physical!
Q: What do you think is the single best argument for consciousness being material?
The causal closure argument, suggesting that mental events have physical effects, implies that these effects must have physical causes and are not separate from physical reality.
#57 Meet the Neuroscientist Building the Internet of Brains! Dr Ryota Kanai
Q: What exactly does that entail?
It entails developing new kinds of brain-computer interfaces, both non-invasive and invasive, aiming to liberate humans from limitations by connecting brains to AI.
#54 Alex Hutchinson: The Lie That Unlocked Human Limits, Tricking Perception & Aphantasia!
Q: Can the perception of effort be trained or altered?
Yes, it's possible to train the ability to tolerate discomfort, similar to training oneself to hold a finger in a flame without excessive fear, thereby enhancing endurance capacity.
#54 Alex Hutchinson: The Lie That Unlocked Human Limits, Tricking Perception & Aphantasia!
Q: What is the central governor theory and how does it relate to endurance?
The central governor theory suggests that the sensation of fatigue is a creation of the brain to protect us from overexertion; it indicates how close we are to our limits based on our brain's predictions rather than actual physical depletion.

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