David Eagleman: The Psychology of Time, How the Brain Shapes Reality & Human Nature | Human Behavior | YAPClassic

When eight-year-old David Eagleman fell from a roof, his brain created the illusion that time slowed down during the 0.6-second fall. This accident sparked his lifelong fascination with human psychology and how the brain constructs our perception of time and reality, ultimately shaping his path as a leading neuroscientist. In this episode, David explores the concepts of time perception, sensory substitution, and livewiring, revealing how the brain rewires itself, why perception is an illusion, and whether humans could one day unlock a sixth or seventh sense.

In this episode, Hala and David will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:26) Childhood Fall and Slowed Time Perception

(06:46) Exploring the Concept of Umwelt

(10:33) Animal Senses and Human Nature Limitations

(16:46) Brain Plasticity vs. Livewiring Explained

(27:50) Sensory Substitution and the Future of Senses

(36:29) The Psychology of Why We Dream

(42:02) The Intersection Between Science and Religion

(48:47) The Future of Livewired Technology

(51:39) AI vs. Livewired Systems and Human Potential

David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University, a bestselling author, and the founder of Neosensory and BrainCheck. He is the writer and presenter of the international PBS series The Brain with David Eagleman and The Creative Brain on Netflix. His bestselling book Livewired reveals how the brain adapts in real time, reshaping our understanding of perception, consciousness, and human psychology.

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Resources Mentioned:

David’s Book, Livewired: bit.ly/Livewired 

David’s Website: eagleman.com 

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