

That Neuroscience Guy
Olav Krigolson
The neuroscience of everyday life without the big words. If you are fascinated with the human brain and would like to learn something new, this is the podcast for you.
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Jul 4, 2022 • 13min
The Neuroscience of Artificial Intelligence: Part 2
Last week, we discussed how artificial intelligence is designed to learn how human brains. But, when AI learns , how exactly does it use that knowledge to make decisions? In today's episode of that neuroscience guy, we discussed the neuroscience of artificial intelligence decision-making.

Jul 1, 2022 • 4min
Neuroscience Bite - Apraxia
Apraxia is a neural disorder that causes serious deficits in various motor functions. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind Apraxia.

Jul 1, 2022 • 16min
The Neuroscience of Artificial Intelligence
Whether you know it or not, artificial intelligence is probably a part of your daily life. It may be the face recognition in your phone, or vacuum that learns the layout of your house on its own. But how does an artificial brain compare to a human brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind creating artificial intelligence.

Jun 23, 2022 • 3min
Neuroscience Bites-Arepa and other Brain Foods
Have you ever heard of Arepa, a drink designed to improve your brain health? Or maybe you've heard of other "superfoods" designed to improve your brain function. IN today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind brain foods.

Jun 20, 2022 • 14min
The Neuroscience of Improving Learning
We have spent a lot of time discussing how we learn, and what happens in the brain when we do it. But we can also improve that learning! In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind different methods we know to improve our learning.

Jun 16, 2022 • 4min
Neuroscience Bites-Exercise and the Brain
Many people, including us on the podcast, will tell you that exercise is good for the brain. But why is exercise good for our brain? In today;'s neuroscience bite, we explain how exercise benefits the brain.

Jun 14, 2022 • 10min
The Neuroscience of Socioeconomic Status
Our upbringing is based on where we're born, who we're born to, and a considerable amount of other things. We have an umbrella term for this, socioeconomic status. But does your socioeconomic status affect your brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how our background has profound effects on the development of our brains.

Jun 11, 2022 • 5min
Neuroscience Bite- Improving your Brain Health
Previously, we discussed how aging negatively impacts your brain. But is there something we can to do help prevent, or at least ameliorate, those effects? Today's Neuroscience Bite discusses tips for improving your brain's long-term health.

Jun 11, 2022 • 13min
The Neuroscience of the Aging Brain
In the last episode, we discussed how the brain changes as we grow from babies to young adults. But what about the other side of the spectrum; what happens to our brain as we age? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience of the aging brain.

Jun 2, 2022 • 4min
Neuroscience Bite - Jealousy
Have you ever been jealous of someone? Do you wonder why we feel envious of those around us? In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind jealousy.


