The Tim Ferriss Show

#507: Dr. Adam Gazzaley, UCSF — Brain Optimization and The Future of Psychedelic Medicine

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Mar 30, 2021
Dr. Adam Gazzaley, a trailblazer in brain optimization and digital medicine, shares his insights on the intersection of technology and mental health. He discusses groundbreaking video games designed to enhance cognitive function, emphasizing long-term benefits for older adults. The conversation dives into advancements in psychedelic research, exploring their potential in therapeutic practices and neuroplasticity. Gazzaley also highlights the importance of calculated risk-taking for innovation, paving the way for a new era in mental health and neuroscience.
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ANECDOTE

NeuroRacer's Success

  • Adam Gazzaley's NeuroRacer, a video game, was featured on the cover of Nature.
  • It showed that cognitive control abilities in older adults could be improved to the levels of 20-year-olds.
INSIGHT

Durability of NeuroRacer's Effects

  • The improvements seen in older adults using NeuroRacer lasted for six months, even without continued gameplay.
  • This suggests that brain circuits and abilities, when changed, can be enduring but benefit from boosts over time.
ANECDOTE

From NeuroRacer to EndeavorRX

  • Adam Gazzaley co-founded Akili Interactive to translate NeuroRacer into a medical device.
  • This led to the creation of EndeavorRX, the first FDA-cleared video game to treat inattention in children with ADHD.
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