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Summary of Transcript:
In this video, Tom Bilyeu interviews author and neuroscientist David Eagleman to discuss his new book, “Live Wired,” and the brain’s flexibility throughout adulthood. Eagleman explains that while plasticity diminishes with age, the brain remains flexible and can learn new things. However, he also notes that the hardening of the brain represents that an individual has known how to interact and navigate the world successfully, which is why returning to the flexibility of an infant’s brain wouldn’t be beneficial as it would cause an individual to lose all of their experiences and essentially start over. The conversation also touches on neuroplasticity and how the brain changes throughout an individual’s life.
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In this episode of Conversations with Tom, neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author David Eagleman discusses the power of our brain, accessing untapped potential, and the science of learning. The conversation covers the brain’s neuroplasticity, the importance of childhood development, the source of new ideas, and the role of love and affection in mental growth. They also touch on the mysteries yet to be unraveled within the human brain, the future of neuroscience and augmentation, and the impact of technology on our brains.
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Exploring the Brain’s Potential with David Eagleman
The brain, one of the most complex structures known to man, fascinates scientists and researchers alike. David Eagleman, a neuroscientist, and bestselling author, delve into the mysteries of the brain and its limitless potential in a conversation with Tom Bilyeu on a recent episode of Conversations with Tom.
Whether a child or an adult, our brains can adapt and change with the right stimuli. Eagleman starts by emphasizing the flexibility of the brain at any age, a quality known as neuroplasticity. This leads to the discussion of how childhood plays such an important role in the development of the brain and what parents can do to encourage mental growth in their children.
One concept that stands out is Eagleman’s view that there are no truly new ideas, only repackaged ones. Everything we think and does build on what we’ve been exposed to, which emphasizes the power of the brain to reinvent and reimagine. This perspective focuses on how much our environment shapes us and how much we can shape ourselves by being intentional with our experiences.
Eagleman’s company is making great strides in sensory augmentation, which can expand our perception of the world around us. The conversation then turns to the future of neuroscience and the possibilities that come with boost and new technology. The discussion also touches on the ethics of these advancements and how we as a society must navigate these changes.
The conversation is wide-ranging and covers a lot of ground, but one constant is Eagleman’s deep curiosity about the brain and the untapped potential that lies within it. As he says, the brain is a system battling for real estate, and the more we explore it, the more we’ll uncover its mysteries.
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Source Description
Ideas and the power of your brain. How can we access untapped potential, at what age do we begin to face mental limitations, and where does neuroscience fit into all of this? On this episode of Conversations with Tom, New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist David Eagleman sits down with Tom Bilyeu to answer these questions and address such matters as the neuroplasticity of the brain, the science behind ‘learning,’ how childhood is a crucial time for development, and the future of neuroscience. They discuss the flexibility of the brain at any age, where ideas originate from, the importance of affection and love to a child, how to experience breakthroughs as an adult, the mysteries yet to be unlocked within the human brain, and what the future may look like within augmentation and neuroscience.
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SHOW NOTES:
Brain Power | David reveals how the brain remains flexible at any age. [0:23]
Renewal | David addresses immortality, death, and neuroplasticity. [3:13]
Change | Tom and David discuss why we change more in youth than adulthood. [9:35]
Parenting | David reveals what parents can do to spark mental growth in their children. [13:25]
Ideas | David reveals how there are no truly new ideas, only repackaged ones. [18:09]
Feedback | David discusses the blend of nature and nurture that makes up who we are. [20:08]
Child’s Needs | David speaks about the inputs needed to develop a child’s brain. [26:32]
Love | David reveals how love is a powerful, moving force in our development. [30:10]
Mental Real Estate | David reveals how the brain is a system in the battle for real estate. [33:22]
Babbling | David discusses when and why children must try to learn truly. [37:21]
Relevance | David reveals how learning young and having feedback is crucial. [41:44]
Breakthroughs | David discusses how breakthroughs can occur in the adult brain. [49:14]
Perspective | David reveals how we see the world differently based on our brain’s wiring. [55:36]
Staying Fresh | David discusses taking on new ventures and steep learning curves. [57:32]
NeoSensory | David reveals the discoveries his company and industry are making. [1:00:10]
New Experiences | David discusses the current and new technologies coming out. [1:12:39]
Changes | David reveals what brain areas may change due to augmentation. [1:15:01]
Memory | David walks us through the memory process and how we remember. [1:18:48]
Mysteries | David reveals how little we know about the human brain. [1:22:19]
Being Human | David discusses the core functions of the brain. [1:24:33]
The Future | David reveals what’s on the horizon for advancements in neuroscience. [1:29:00]
Physical | David discusses how far we can push physical augmentations. [1:35:50]
The Button | David and Tom discuss whether or not they want to see the distant future. [1:39:19]
Twitter | David and Tom discuss whether the abuse on Twitter truly reflects society. [1:45:03]
Stabbing Hands | David discusses why, how, and when we truly experience empathy. [1:49:00]
QUOTES:
“Genius is a young man’s game.” [0:23]
“Man lives two lives. The second one begins when he realizes he has just one.” [5:23]
“There is no such thing as thought out of the blue. Everything builds on what you have been exposed to.” [18:40]
“It doesn’t matter what you look at; it matters what you see.” [55:36]
“If you could see society 500 or 1,000 years from now, I think it’s going to be unrecognizable to us because people don’t just think of this as their ‘self,’ but they’ve got a ‘self’ that is greatly extended.” [1:38:43]
“Does your brain care about other people? It depends.” [1:49:05]
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