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The Tim Ferriss Show

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

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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  • Neuroscape is launching a division for psychedelic research, focusing on the effects of psychedelics and the role of set and setting.
  • Neuroscape aims to optimize the delivery of psychedelic experiences through real-time recording of physiological and behavioral responses.

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Neuroscape Launches New Division for Psychedelic Research

Neuroscape has announced the launch of a new division focused on psychedelic research, with Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris as the director. The division will explore the effects of psychedelics and the role of set and setting in inducing positive outcomes. Neuroscape's capabilities in multi-modal biosensing and technology integration will be utilized to understand and optimize the delivery of psychedelic experiences. Real-time state recording through multimodal biosensing will provide insights into an individual's physiological and behavioral responses during a treatment, helping create personalized and effective interventions.

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