Huberman Lab Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain
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Feb 7, 2022 Discover the transformative power of play and its role in rewiring the brain. From childhood to adulthood, play enhances creativity, social skills, and cognitive development. Understand how low-stakes play fosters neuroplasticity and broadens capabilities. Explore the neuroscience behind playful interactions and how they adapt our personal identities. Learn the importance of engaging in novel play experiences to boost well-being and address challenges like ADHD, making play a crucial practice for all ages.
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Reading and Learning
- Read key information from paper or larger screens to improve comprehension.
- Sigh regularly when reading on smartphones to counteract suppressed breathing.
The Power of Play
- Play is homeostatically regulated, meaning we crave it when deprived.
- It allows us to test different roles and expand our potential in various interactions.
The Toddler's Creed
- Toddlers view the world egocentrically, believing everything belongs to them, according to "The Toddler's Creed".
- Play helps children transition from self-centeredness to sharing and cooperation by testing contingencies.
