Circle of Willis 24 : Peter Sterling, Part 2
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Oct 17, 2022 Peter Sterling, a Professor of Neuroscience, discusses allostasis and how the human body adapts to environment. Topics include dopamine's role in learning, the negative impact of seeking creature comforts, the importance of engaging in activities together as a society, the concept of dopamine fasting, the motivations behind the back-to-the-land movement, and the impact of stress on our body and the role of science in promoting social justice values.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Problem of Creature Comforts
03:07 • 16min
Ancient Cave Paintings and Indigenous Communities
19:28 • 21min
Dopamine Fasting and the Effects of Excess Stimuli
40:55 • 6min
Exploring the Back-to-the-Land Movement and the Motivations Behind It
47:05 • 3min
Understanding the Impact of Stress and the Importance of Science for Social Justice
50:02 • 4min