Worklife with Adam Grant Busting the myths of the brain with neuroscientist Chantel Prat
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Oct 4, 2022 In this insightful discussion, neuroscientist Chantel Prat, known for her work on cognitive differences and language learning, challenges the myth of being 'not wired that way.' She unpacks how left and right brain functions affect our abilities, revealing that coding may rely more on verbal skills than math. Chantel also shares fascinating insights on brain injuries' impact on personality and advocates for more inclusive education in coding, highlighting the links between language skills and coding proficiency.
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Phineas Gage Inspiration
- Chantel Prat's interest in the brain sparked during an intro psychology class learning about Phineas Gage.
- Gage's accident showed how brain changes alter personality, inspiring her neuroscience career.
Two Brain Perspectives
- Adam Grant, strongly right-handed, is likely left-hemisphere dominant for motor skills, suggesting two distinct brain perspectives.
- Prat connects handedness to thought processes, highlighting individual differences in mental representation.
Verbal Thinking and Brain Hemispheres
- Grant thinks in words and visualizes only when necessary.
- Prat links this to inter-hemispheric communication and how brains prioritize information processing.
