Brain Science Live #2

Brain Science Live #2

Author: Ginger Campbell, MD July 15, 2018 Duration: 15:42

This premium episode is the audio file taken from our Facebook Live session recorded on July 5, 2018.

It is a brief recap of BS 142, which was an interview with Michael Graziano about Peripersonal neurons.

The next Live recording is scheduled for August 2 at 8PM Central Time.

Please submit questions and comments about BS 143 (Elkhonon Goldberg on Creativity) by August 1, for inclusion in that session. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.


How does a three-pound organ of wet tissue-the human brain-create the entire subjective experience of being you? Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone tackles that profound mystery and many others, translating complex research into compelling conversations. Hosted by Dr. Ginger Campbell, an experienced physician and 2022 Podcast Hall of Fame inductee, this podcast digs into the latest books and ideas in neuroscience with leading researchers and authors. The discussions move beyond dry academic summaries to explore the real-world implications of brain science-how it shapes our health, fitness, mental life, and understanding of consciousness itself. What you'll hear are clear, thoughtful dialogues that make cutting-edge discoveries accessible, whether you have a PhD or simply a deep curiosity about why we think, feel, and behave the way we do. Each episode is an investigation into the mechanisms behind perception, memory, emotion, and decision-making, revealing the biological underpinnings of our shared humanity. This is a long-running podcast dedicated to the idea that everyone can engage with these fundamental questions, guided by a host whose medical background and genuine enthusiasm provide a trustworthy and engaging pathway into the material. Listen for a deeper appreciation of the most fascinating subject there is: the human mind, explored through the rigorous yet welcoming lens of neuroscience.
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