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The Nature & Nurture Podcast
Nature & Nurture #128: Dr. Camilla Nord - Neurotransmitters, Prediction Error, & Mental Health
Jan 17, 2024
Dr. Camilla Nord, a neuroscientist and leader of the Mental Health Neuroscience Lab at the University of Cambridge, discusses topics such as prediction error, neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, the neuroscience of hallucinations and psychedelics, the gut microbiome's role in regulating mood, and the impact of social hierarchy on mental health and academics.
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- Prediction errors influence our emotional state and can turn negative reactions into gratitude and excitement.
- Introversion may have adaptive qualities, and anxiety and depression can have benefits in certain contexts such as threat sensitivity and energy conservation.
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Effects of Unexpected Events on Brain Processing
The podcast episode discusses how our brain processes emotions and experiences prediction errors. The speaker shares a personal example of a false fire alarm interrupting the recording of the podcast, and how their initial negative reaction turned into gratitude and excitement. This highlights the role of prediction errors and the impact of unexpected events on our emotional state.
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