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CortexCast - A Neuroscience Podcast

Oxford University
Human Eye
Neurons
Rods and Cones
Vision
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retina
Parenting Behavior
Biochemical Reactions
Neurology
Personal Identity
Cognitive Neuroscience
Motivation
Memory
Entropy
Psychedelics
Consciousness
Mental Health
Brain Function
Neural Circuits
Francis Crick Institute

Welcome to CortexCast, a space for deep dives into the workings of the human brain. We explore neurones and networks, memory and meaning, the biology of thought and the art of being. Each episode brings inspiring conversations with world-leading neurobiologists that connect science, philosophy and imagination. This is the official podcast of Oxford University Cortex Club - the student-led neurosci... more

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Latest Episodes

Why do psychedelics, dreams, and mental illnesses feel so different from everyday awareness? We unpack the Entropic Brain Hypothesis and what it tells us about flexibility, rigidity, and the architecture of conscious experience. Consciousness may not... more

If memory fades or motivation disappears, what remains of the self? In this episode, Professor Masud Husain reflects on how neurological disorders illuminate the fragile yet resilient architecture of human identity Our sense of self feels indivisible... more

How does the human eye transform waves of light into the vivid, detailed experience we call vision? In this episode of CortexCast, we follow photons on their journey from the moment they strike the retina to the point where visual signals begin to ta... more

In this episode, Neddy speaks with Dr. Johannes Kohl on the brain circuitry behind instinctive behaviours like parenting and shares insights for early-career researchers navigating the fast-moving world of neuroscience.

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Recent Guests

Masud Husain
Professor of Neurology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford.
University of Oxford
Episode: Season 3 Episode 2 | Our Brains, Our Selves: In Conversation with Prof. Masud Husain
Dr. Johannes Kohl
Group leader at the Francis Crick Institute investigating brain circuitry behind parenting behaviors in mice.
Francis Crick Institute
Episode: Wired for Care: Neural Circuits with Dr. Johannes Kohl

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Nice first episode of new series.

    Great to see CortexCast back again. Good conversation giving the interviewee plenty of room to speak freely and nicely edited as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OxLoz
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Finally a podcast for neuroscientists!

    I’ve been looking for a podcast addressing exciting research in neuroscience for ages, thank you for finally putting this out!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lu87654
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    Great job CortexClub Oxford!

    Looking forward to amazing new episodes packed with brain talk!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigBrain_UK
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • It's Great

    Excited for the rest of the series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast_Listen99
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • 10/10 hot cortex action

    My thoughts about this podcast as so overwhelming that I've had to force myself to boil them down to a haiku.

    Cortex Club is great

    Brains are hard to study well

    Alex has a nice voice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hunk_dimmittis
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Season 3 Episode 3 | Between Order and Chaos: Exploring the Entropic Brain
Q: If high entropy equals rich consciousness, what happens if you push it too far?
High entropy may lead to a breakdown of coherence in consciousness, suggesting that there are limits to how much complexity the brain can handle.
Season 3 Episode 3 | Between Order and Chaos: Exploring the Entropic Brain
Q: What does moving toward supercriticality actually do?
Moving toward supercriticality increases flexibility and responsiveness of the brain, allowing for better exploration of new ideas.
Season 3 Episode 3 | Between Order and Chaos: Exploring the Entropic Brain
Q: So could you tell us how does entropy relate to brain function?
Entropy in the brain relates to predictability and informational richness, measuring both uncertainty and information content.
Season 3 Episode 2 | Our Brains, Our Selves: In Conversation with Prof. Masud Husain
Q: What single scientific question about identity and the brain keeps you awake at night?
Wondering whether we have truly understood adequate perspectives on self and identity, as this is a complex issue in neuroscience.
Season 3 Episode 2 | Our Brains, Our Selves: In Conversation with Prof. Masud Husain
Q: Which patient from the book kept you thinking about them for the longest and why?
The patient David, who lost motivation, was critical for both the author's thinking and his research for 15 years.

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