That Neuroscience Guy

Did man really walk on the moon? Did Kramer really fight off a mugger while driving a bus to save someone's pinky toe? Sometimes people tend to believe things that are likely untrue, even if there is little or no evidence to support them. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind gullibility, and what makes us vulnerable to conspiracy theories. 

When we talk about neuroscience, we usually mention our brain regions activating or firing. In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss what we mean by this, and how it helps us explain brain activity in general. 

Someone cuts you off in traffic and you lay on the horn. Maybe your internet cut out for the 3rd time today during an important meeting. It's inevitable that we will experience things that make us angry. But how does our brain handle anger compared to other emotions? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind anger and how it changes our behaviour. 

It's becoming increasingly common in some professional settings to avoid giving negative feedback. In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss how negative feedback is actually important for helping us learn. 

Often in our lives, we face pressure from our peers to do things we probably shouldn't do. Why do we succumb to that pressure even when we know it's wrong? Today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy discusses the neuroscience behind peer pressure. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss what happens to your brain when you're dehydrated. 

Exploring the fascinating world of mirror neurons, the discussion reveals how these brain cells allow us to learn by observing others. They play a crucial role in mimicking behaviors and enhancing communication skills. The impact of these neurons on cognitive processes, as well as their implications for understanding conditions like autism, is also highlighted. Discover the science behind transforming what we see into what we do!

Do you find yourself drifting off and daydreaming more often than your peers? Do you feel like you have trouble maintaining attention to something for a long time? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind attention spans. 

For this week's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss some good book recommendations if you want to learn about interesting neuroscience topics. 

Last week, we discussed the neuroscience behind spatial neglect. This week, we discuss an extreme case of neglect called Anasagnosia, where patients can't process anything on the left side of their visual field.