MetaLearn Podcast ML33: How to Understand Your Brain
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Nov 29, 2016 Explore the impact of neuroscience on learning and life. Debunk brain myths, learn about brain structure and function. Understand memory storage and tips for improving memory. Explore the nature vs. nurture debate and brain plasticity.
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Cajal: From Troublemaker To Nobel Laureate
- Santiago Ramón y Cajal was a rebellious child who later became the founding father of modern neuroscience and a Nobel laureate.
- His life illustrates that early behaviour doesn't determine eventual intellectual contribution.
Why You Should Understand Your Brain
- Every action, thought, and memory is the result of chemistry and electricity across your brain's network.
- Because each brain is unique, understanding its workings helps you understand yourself.
The 10% Brain Myth Debunked
- Modern imaging and neuropsychology show no part of the brain is unused; regions activate during tasks and damage impairs function.
- These discoveries debunk the "10% of the brain" myth and reshape psychology and education.