Good Life Project How to Tap the Power of Games to Live a Better Life | Kelly Clancy
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Jun 17, 2024 Neuroscientist Kelly Clancy discusses how games reveal truths about human nature and society, promoting an 'infinite game' philosophy over conquest. They explore the transformative power of games, ethical considerations in genetic testing, and the malleability of the world through game design. The conversation delves into Game Theory, human behavior, and identity, emphasizing the role of play in living a good life.
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Devotion Amid Fatal Disease
- A scientist wrote about a woman facing fatal familial insomnia who devoted her life to finding a cure.
- Her courage in seeking knowledge and combatting the disease with her husband inspired the author deeply.
Personal Journey to Neuroscience
- Kelly Clancy's father was a pediatric neurologist which inspired her neuroscience path.
- A friend's injury in Afghanistan led her to study brain-machine interfaces focused on restoring agency.
Brain's Role in Chronic Pain
- Chronic pain can persist due to brain circuitry memorizing pain beyond physical injury.
- Neuroscience suggests unlearning pain is possible by rewiring these neural connections.