The Jordan Harbinger Show 929: David Eagleman | Exploring the Brain's Inner Cosmos
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Dec 5, 2023 
Dr. David Eagleman, a renowned neuroscientist and host of Inner Cosmos, takes us on a fascinating journey through the brain's mysteries. He explains why intense experiences seem to unfold in slow motion and unpacks the captivating world of synesthesia, where senses intertwine. Eagleman explores the brain's incredible plasticity and how technology might one day add new senses. He also discusses the surprising advantages blind musicians have, all while contemplating the future of cognitive enhancement. Prepare for a mind-bending exploration!
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Childhood Fall
- David Eagleman fell off a house under construction at age 8.
- The fall seemed long, but physics revealed it lasted only half a second, sparking his interest in time perception.
Time Distortion
- Intense situations feel longer due to increased memory density, not slower perception.
- The brain records more details during salient events, making them seem longer in retrospect.
Memory Types
- Amygdala-based emergency memories are unerasable, unlike regular memories.
- Regular memories are surprisingly erasable when recalled, needing reconsolidation.