Norman Doidge
Psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and author of "The Brain That Changes Itself." His essay "Needle Points" is the focus of this episode.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 26min
Norman Doidge on Neuroplasticity and Training the Brain [Part One]
Dr. Norman Doidge, author of bestselling books about the brain's ability to change, discusses the mind-body problem and the impact of neuroplasticity on healing. They explore the disconnect between experts in physical and mental health, the reductionistic approach in medicine, the impact of toxins on newborns, the concept of the 'noisy brain' after a stroke, biases in medicine, and the role of the acoustic reflex in human hearing.
Jan 31, 2022 • 3h 23min
222. Needle Points | Norman Doidge
Norman Doidge, a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst known for his work on neuroplasticity, dives deep into vaccine hesitancy in this conversation. He discusses the psychological and social factors influencing public perception and the ethical challenges faced by health officials. Doidge advocates for empathy over coercion in public health communication and critiques Big Pharma's impact on trust in vaccines. He contrasts herd immunity strategies in different countries, emphasizing transparency and respectful dialogue around health decisions.
