Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

Discussing brain scan lie detection in legal contexts, exploring the science of detecting deception through technology, and unraveling the complexities and ethical concerns surrounding brain-based lie detection methods.

Delve into the brain science behind depression with discussions on measuring medications in city water, reward pathways, and magnetic stimulation. Explore the intricate nature of depression, contributing factors, advancements in brain stimulation treatments, disrupting negative thoughts, and understanding brain function.

Delve into the visual perception mysteries behind car wheels appearing to rotate backwards on TV, inspired by horse motion photography. Uncover how our brains process images and perceive reality gaps. Explore the competitive nature of neurons in the visual cortex and the intricacies of visual perception experiments.

This podcast explores the complex nature of determining death, covering topics such as legal declarations of death, the possibility of being buried alive, and the science of death as a process. It also delves into controversial cases, like the bone marrow transplant refusal, and discusses the future of cryogenics and reviving extinct species. The podcast invites listener engagement and raises thought-provoking questions about the line between life and death.

The podcast discusses mental time travel and its impact on shaping our identity. It explores complex emotions like regret and relief, drawing from examples such as the Olympics and winning silver instead of gold. The concept of mental time travel generating different versions of ourselves is explored, along with the influence of anticipated regret on decision-making. The podcast also features ads for other podcasts that focus on the history of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and unique stories in 'Very Special Episodes'.

The podcast explores the brain's capacity for simulating possible futures and how it shapes our lives. Topics discussed include why we can't tickle ourselves, the challenges individuals with schizophrenia face in predicting their own actions, and the role of prediction in decision-making and the natural world. The ability of animals to engage in mental time travel, the relationship between memory and imagination in prediction making, and the power of science and storytelling in predicting the future are also explored.

Explore the concept of memory storage and retrieval, and how it differs from computer memory. Learn about individuals with extraordinary memory abilities and their impact on research. Delve into explicit and implicit memories, and the role of the amygdala and hippocampus. Discover the connection between memory and spatial awareness. Also, experience podcast ads for shows and pizza deals.

This podcast explores the role of AI in the future of fake news and misinformation, discussing its connection to our brain's internal models and voice passwords. It delves into the impact of generative AI on disinformation and truth and highlights the potential dangers of AI voice generation. The podcast also discusses AI manipulation and social influence, as well as the challenges and potential issues of building AI oracles.

The podcast explores the role of emotion and personal belief in shaping public opinion, the historical context of censorship and propaganda, the power of the internet in providing access to information, Chinese government's filtering of Google search results and advertisements, internet censorship and state control of information, and various podcast ads and call for listener engagement.

Explore the illusion of truth and cognitive biases, the complexity of truth and multiple perspectives, and the power of storytelling in determining truth. Discuss the influence of photography and technology on the perception of truth and the challenges of seeking truth in a complex world. Delve into the impact of AI on the future of truth and the importance of intellectual humility and dialogue.