#7 Autism Expert Dr Laura Andreae - We Don't know what Autism is, Is Social Media Rewiring our Brains and AI Fears

Dr Laura Andreae is a Developmental Neuroscientist from King’s College London. She has conducted pioneering research into how our synaptic circuits are laid down during development, basically how we are wired from childhood how our neuron’s link up in specific critical ways at critical times to make us, us. She is also a world foremost expert in the development of autism and intellectual disorders at a synapse level.

00:00:00 Intro00:04:17 Understanding Brain Development and Wiring00:09:31 Debunking Misconceptions about Autism00:12:30 The Uncertain Impact of Social Media on Brain Development00:16:41 Exploring the Differences in Male and Female Brain Development00:28:00 Identifying Specific Circuits and Pathways in Autism00:38:06 The Importance of Collaboration in Autism Research00:50:48 The Manifestation of Autism in Males and Females00:58:23 The Role of Genetic Changes in Autism01:01:12 Improving Integration and Support for Individuals with Autism01:08:52 Understanding the Link Between Genetic Changes and Behavior01:12:42 The Potential of Brain-Machine Interfaces and Gene Therapy01:17:56 Concerns about AI and Employment01:23:27 The Need for Collaboration and Understanding in Neuroscience

In this podcast we discuss the neural mechanisms of autism, how autism is a superpower in many and what our society can do better to support people with developmental disorders, and how we can best leverage their brilliance for the benefit of humanity.