Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone

Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone

Brain Science was launched in 2006 by Dr. Ginger Campbell, an experienced emergency physician with a passion for exploring how recent discoveries in neuroscience are revealing how our brains make us who we are. This podcast is for non-scientists, scientists, and everyone in between. We interview scientists and discuss the latest books about the brain. Monthy episodes resume in June 2017, but all episodes posted since January 2013 are available for FREE in iTunes. Please visit our website for more episodes and transcripts.

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BS 182 Iris Berent author of "The Blind Storyteller"
63 perc 15. évad 182. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This month's episode of Brain Science features Iris Berent, author of "The Blind Storyteller: How We Reason About Human Nature." We explore how our deeply entrenched biases toward dualism and essentialism impact our attitudes toward neuroscience and toward problems like mental illness.

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BS 181 Sir Simon Baron-Cohen
45 perc 15. évad 181. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This month's episode of Brain Science features Sir Simon Baron-Cohen, one of the world's leading researchers on the neuroscience of autism. We discuss his latest book "The Pattern Seekers: How Autism Drives Human Invention." This book reminds us that many different kinds of science can enrich our lives and our understanding of what it means to be human.

Sir Baron-Cohen explores the overlap between the human ability to invent and experiment and the condition that is currently called autism. Autism is often seen as a deficit in social cognition or empathy, but Baron-Cohen shows convincingly that there is a significant overlap between autism and what he calls extreme systemizing. Because systemizing or pattern recognition drives the human ability to constantly invent new technologies, it appears to compliment social skills such as empathy.
 
Sir Baron-Cohen share the evidence that people tend to be stronger in one area or the other. Most importantly, he emphasizes that autism is not necessarily a disabling condition because those with extremely strong pattern recognition skills can make many valuable contributions.

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BS 180 E Bruce Goldstein
60 perc 15. évad 180. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This month's episode of Brain Science is an interview with neuroscientists E. Bruce Goldstein, author of "The Mind: Consciousness, Prediction, and the Brain."

We review some key ideas about how the brain creates the Mind, the important role of unconscious processes and prediction. It is a great starter episode for new listeners and a concise review for longtime fans.

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BS 179 14th Annual Review Episode
51 perc 14. évad 179. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

It's time for our 14th Annual Review Episode! Despite the challenges of 2020, it has been an outstanding year for Brain Science: the show passed 11 million downloads and Dr. Campbell released of second edition of Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty.

This episode is also a great introduction for new listeners. It can be enjoyed even if you haven’t listened to the episodes being discussed. A free transcript is also available for this episode.

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BS 178 Peter Sterling
21 perc 14. évad 178. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This month's episode of Brain Science features neuroscientist Peter Sterling sharing the key ideas for his new book What Is Health? Allostasis and the Evolution of Human Design. In recent years neuroscientists have developed a growing appreciation of the predictive functions of the brain. Sterling takes this principle to the next level by asking what this means for human health. He argues that medicine's traditional focus on homeostasis ignores the much larger role of what he calls allostasis, which is a word he actually coined many years ago to capture the idea that the brain's predictive function is critical to health.

His book explores the ancient origins of both allostasis and homeostasis with an emphasis on why recent changes in the human life style contribute to the health problems of modern life.

One goal of this episode is to remind listeners that understanding how the brain works may be the key to our future survival.

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BS 177 Bernaard Baars with David Edeleman
57 perc 14. évad 177. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Bernard Baars is a pioneer in the neuroscience of consciousness. He first proposed Global Neuronal Workspace Theory back in 1980, which was before consciousness was considered an acceptable topic of scientific research. His approach inspired others including the current Global Neuronal Workspace Theory, which I discussed briefly in episode 160. This episode is an interview with Dr. Baars that focuses on his most recent book On Consciousness. He is joined by his colleague David Edeleman.

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BS 176 Seth Grant on Synapse Complexity
86 perc 14. évad 176. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This is my fifth interview with molecular biologist and neuroscientist Dr. Seth Grant from The University of Edinburgh. Dr. Grant was recently recognized for his pioneering work by the  Federation of European Neuroscientists. He continues to make fundamental discoveries about the structure and function of the synapse and this month we discuss the discovery that synapse complexity and diversity is greater than expected, along with the  implications of these discoveries. 

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BS 175 Carol Tavris explains Cognitive Dissonance
63 perc 14. évad 175. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This extremely timely episode of Brain Science features an interview with Dr. Carol Tavris, co-author of the newly released third edition of Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts. Cognitive Dissonance was actually discovered back in 1956 and it is one of the most well-replicated phenomena in experimental psychology. It  also impacts many aspects of our lives, including politics, which is why I am grateful to have Dr. Tavris back on the podcast to help us explore this fascinating, but also disturbing topic.

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BS 174 Georg Northoff, author of "The Spontaneous Brain"
71 perc 14. évad 174. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 174 is an interview with neuroscientist and philosopher Georg Northoff about his fascinating book "The Spontaneous Brain: From the Mind–Body to the World–Brain Problem." We explore the significance of the growing evidence that most of the brain's activity occurs independently of external stimuli with a focus on the implications of this finding for our understanding of how the brain generates consciousness.

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BS 173 Exploring the Unconscious Origins Of Certainty
67 perc 14. évad 173. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

In this special episode of Brain Science host Dr Ginger Campbell reads an excerpt from her bestseller "Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origin of Certainty." While it might seem ironic to talk about certainty during these extremely uncertain times, understanding how our brain generates the feeling of knowing or certainty is actually more relevant than ever.

Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty is based on several early episodes of Brain Science and highlights the work of retired neurologist Dr. Robert Burton. Both physicians are fascinated by the surprising discovery that most of what our brain does is outside conscious awareness. They explore the evidence behind this claim as well as its implications. Ultimately they agree that this discovery could encourage us all to have more compassion and tolerance for both ourselves and others.

 

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BS 172 "The Brain from the Inside Out" with György Buzsáki
71 perc 14. évad 172. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

In this episode I talk with neuroscientist György Buzsáki about his new book The Brain from Inside Out. We explore how abandoning what he calls the "Outside In" approach to understanding the brain can lead to surprising new insights.

 

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BS 171 Matthew Cobb, author of "The Idea of the Brain"
72 perc 14. évad 171. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This episode of Brain Science is an interview with neuroscientist Matthew Cobb author of "The Idea of the Brain: The Past and Future of Neuroscience."

Cobb approaches the history of neuroscience from a different perspective than previous writers. He writes from the perspective of a working scientist with a deep interest in the history of ideas and the interaction between science and culture. This approach makes for a fascinating discussion.

Through out history assumptions about the brain have been influenced by both culture and contemporary science. For example, before the discovery of electricity it was impossible to image that the brain uses both chemical and electrical signals to communicate. Similarly, our current understanding is heavily influenced by the computer metaphor, which actually misses much about how real brains function.

Another aspect of our discussion involves several ongoing debates with neuroscience such as the importance of localization versus network properties. We also touch on the tendency toward neuromythology, which is the tendency to think that understanding the brain is the only tool for understanding what it means to be human. Dr. Cobb reminds of the importance of being aware of the work in a wide varieties of fields include science and the humanities.

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BS 170 Numbers in the Brain with Andreas Nieder
74 perc 14. évad 170. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 170 is an interview with Andreas Nieder, author of "A Brain for Numbers: The Biology of the Number Instinct." We talk about the surprising discovery that a wide variety of animals have a number instinct, which is called the approximate number system. This appears to provide the basis for the more abstract mathematical abilities that are seen in humans. We also explore the relationship between mathematics and language.

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BS 169 Glial Cells with Doug Fields (Encore)
59 perc 14. évad 169. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This episode is an exploration of glial cells with R Douglas Fields, author of "The Other Brain: The Scientific and Medical Breakthroughs That Will Heal Our Brains and Revolutionize Our Health." Glial Cells outnumber the neurons in our nervous system, but until the last few years they were thought to merely support cells. Dr. Fields takes us through the discovery that they have their own signaling methods and are much more important than we ever imagined.

This interview first aired in 2010, but Dr. Fields reviewed the original transcript and made no significant corrections. What was once controversial is now mainstream. I recorded a new introduction and summary and I have included some more recent references below.

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BS168 Cecilia Heyes author of "Cognitive Gadgets: The Cultural Evolution of Thinking"
68 perc 14. évad 168. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 168 is an interview with psychologist Cecilia Heyes from Oxford University in the UK. We talk about her fascinating book "Cognitive Gadgets: The Cultural Evolution of Thinking." Our focus is on exploring the evidence that several cognitive skills that appear to be unique to humans are learned from other people rather than being inherited genetically as is often assumed. The proposal that language is a cognitive gadget NOT a cognitive instinct is controversial and has very important implications.

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BS 167 Stanislas Dehaene explores "How We Learn"
66 perc 14. évad 167. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This is an interview with Stanislas Dehaene about his new book How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine . . . for Now.  According to neuroscientist Dehaene neuroscience has revealed that human babies are incredible "learning machines" whose abilities exceed those of the best current artificial intelligence. We explore why this is so and how this information could be used to help learners (and teachers) of all ages.

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BS 166: Stephen Macknik talks about Vision Research
69 perc 14. évad 166. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Brain Science 166 features the return of neuroscientist Stephen Macknik. We talk about his recent work that is focused on developing a new visual prosthesis based on recent discoveries and techniques like optogenetics.

This episode is more technical than usual but Dr. Macknik makes the material accessible to all listeners.

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BS 165: Magic as a Tool for Understanding the Brain
38 perc 14. évad 165. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This episode is an encore presentation of an interview with neuroscientists Stephen L. Macknik and Susana Martinez-Conde. We talk about their international bestseller "Sleights of Mind: What the Neuroscience of Magic Reveals about Our Everyday Deceptions." Macknik and Martinez-Conde are neuroscientists who study vision, but several years ago they had the innovative idea of collaborating with magicians to explore how their use of both visual and cognitive illusions reveals secrets about how our brains work.

This may sound esoteric, but it has practical consequences, especially for making sound decisions in our complex world.

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BS 164 Thirteenth Annual Review Episode
71 perc 13. évad 164. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This is our 13th annual review episode. I share a few highlights from episodes 153-163 and include a few extra reflections on the recent 4-part series about the neuroscience of Consciousness.

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Extra: Susan Schneider, author of "Artificial You"
0 perc 13. évad 73. rész Ginger Campbell, MD
This episode of Books and Ideas is an interview with Susan Schneider, author of a fascinating new book called Artificial You: AI and the Future of Your Mind. Schneider's book goes beyond the question of whether AI might become conscious to issues that might affect us on a more personal level.
 
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BS 163 Christof Koch on the Integrated Information Theory of Consciousness
59 perc 13. évad 163. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Christof Koch returns to Brain Science for the 3rd time and in this episode he shares his new book The Feeling of Life Itself: Why Consciousness Is Widespread but Can't Be Computed. He tells us why he doesn't think the Neural Correlates of Consciousness (NCC) are enough to explain subjective experience and he gives us a brief overview of the Integrated Information Theory (IIT) of Consciousness.

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BS 162 "Rethinking Consciousness" with Michael Graziano
64 perc 13. évad 162. rész Ginger Campbell, MD
This episode is an interview with Dr. Michael Graziano, author of Rethinking Consciousness: A Scientific Theory of Subjective Experience. We discuss how his Attention Schema Theory compliments several current theories and how it answers the question of how the brain generates subjective experience ("qualia").
 
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BS 161 Joseph Ledoux
91 perc 13. évad 161. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Respected neuroscientist Dr. Joseph Ledoux's new book is The Deep History of Ourselves: The Four-Billion-Year Story of How We Got Conscious Brains. In this episode we discuss Dr. Ledoux's ideas about the relationship between emotion and consciousness. His conclusions are controversial, but thought provoking.

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BS 160 Neuroscience of Consciousness
87 perc 13. évad 160. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This month's episode is the beginning a four part series about the Neuroscience of Consciousness. This month I am discussing and comparing the ideas from several recent books on the subject in preparation for several upcoming interviews on the subject. Many people consider consciousness to be the biggest mystery of all, but in this episode we explore how progress has been made in unraveling the  ultimate "mystery of how our brain makes us human."

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BS 159 Kevin Mitchell, author of "Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are"
68 perc 13. évad 159. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 159 is an interview with Dr. Kevin Mitchell, author of Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are. We discuss the fact that our brain-based behavior is actually more innate than is commonly realized. Even identical twins are innately different despite having nearly identical genomes. This is because of events that occur during brain development. Listen now to learn more about what science is revealing about this fascinating topic. (PS: we also talk about the role of brain plasticity.)

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BS 158 Philosopher Patricia Churchland discusses "Conscience: The Origins of Moral Intuition"
73 perc 13. évad 158. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This month marks the return of popular Brain Science guest Dr. Patricia Churchland (BS 55 and BS 81). We talk about her new book, Conscience: The Origins of Moral Intuition. This book is a great combination of up to date neuroscience and critical thinking. It is recommended for listeners of all backgrounds.

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BS 157 Donald MacKay, author of "Remembering: What 50 Years of Research with Famous Amnesia Patient H.M. Can Teach Us about Memory and How It Works"
78 perc 13. évad 157. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This episode of Brain Science features Dr. Donald MacKay, author of Remembering: What 50 Years of Research with Famous Amnesia Patient H.M. Can Teach Us about Memory and How It Works. H.M. may have been the most studied patient in history, but Mackay's work uncovers some surprising discoveries about the role of the hippocampus in language, as well as important implications for the aging brain.

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BS 156 Russell Poldrack talks about Brain Imaging (fMRI)
66 perc 13. évad 156. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This month's episode of Brain Science is an interview with Stanford psychologist, Dr Russell A. Poldrack, author of The New Mind Readers: What Neuroimaging Can and Cannot Reveal about Our Thoughts. We discuss a brief history of the use of fMRI brain imaging with an emphasis on how to avoid the mistakes that plagued the field early on. Listeners will come away with an appreciation of both the promise and limitations of brain imaging, including an understanding of why it is NOT ready for use as a lie detector.


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BS 155 Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience with Paul Middlebrooks
61 perc 13. évad 155. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 155 is an interview with neuroscientist Paul Middlebrooks, host of the Brain-Inspired podcast. We explore the main theme of his show, which is the intersection between neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

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BS 154 Alan Castel explores the psychology of successful aging
60 perc 13. évad 154. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 154 is an interview with Dr. Alan Castel, author of Better with Age: The Psychology of Successful Aging. In the past we have discussed how our brain changes as we age, but it turns out successful aging requires more than "good genes." Our attitudes and our behaviors have a huge impact. More importantly, it is never too early to begin preparing for successful aging.

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BS 153 "Understanding the Brain" with John Dowling
85 perc 13. évad 153. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Episode 153 of Brain Science is an interview with Harvard neuroscientist John Dowling. We talk about his latest book Understanding the Brain: From Cells to Behavior to Cognition with a special focus on Vision.

If you listen to this episode in the Free Brain Science mobile app you can also listen to BSP 4, which featured one of Dowling's earlier books, The Great Brain Debate: Nature Or Nurture?. Just look under Extras.

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BS 152 Twelfth Annual Review Episode
32 perc 12. évad 152. rész Ginger Campbell, MD
BS 152 is our 12th annual review episode.
 
In 2018 nine new books were featured and the subjects covered included memory, peri-personal cells, creativity, language, reading, the cerebral mystique, synapses, happiness, emotion and work of Eve Marder.  We had 4 new guests and 4 returning guests along with an encore interview with Dr. Eve Marder.
 
This episode includes highlights from all 11 episodes that were released between January and November 2018.
 
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BS 151 Neuroscience of Emotion
39 perc 12. évad 151. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 151 is a discussion of The Neuroscience of Emotion: A New Synthesis by Ralph Adolphs and David J. Anderson. We talk about key ideas from the book and relate them to several previous episodes about emotion including interviews with Jaak Panksepp, Lisa Feldman Barrett and Luis Pessoa.

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BS 150 Seth Grant Explores the Synaptome
60 perc 12. évad 150. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 150 is my 4th interview with Dr. Seth Grant, the molecular biologist who has discovered surprising things about the evolution of the synapse, including the fact that vertebrates have much more complex synapses than invertebrates. In this interview we talk about his latest paper in Neuron in which his team has developed a method for mapping the synapses across the entire mouse brain. This is called a synaptome and reveals that there is surprising diversity depending on which part of the brain is examined. We discuss the implications of this discovery and how it suggests a new theory of how memory works.

Even though this is a follow up to last year's interview (BS 137), Dr. Grant provides all the background that a new listener will need to appreciate his work.

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BS 149 "Happy Brain" with Dr. Dean Burnett
65 perc 12. évad 149. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Brain Science 149 is an episode for listeners of all backgrounds. It is an interview with Dr. Dean Burnett, author of Happy Brain: Where Happiness Comes From, and Why. We look beyond the hype about dopamine and consider how our social nature impacts our happiness.

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BS 148 Pioneering neuroscientist Eve Marder
64 perc 12. évad 148. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 148 is the interview with pioneering neuroscientist Dr. Eve Marder, which I originally recorded back in 2009. I am reposting it now as a follow-up to last month's review of Charlotte Nassim's excellent biography Lessons from the Lobster: Eve Marder's Work in Neuroscience. The topics discussed in this interview are just as relevant as they were back then. A highlight of this interview is Dr. Marder's insights into what it was like to be part of the first large cohort of women entering science back in the sixties and seventies.

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BS 147: Eve Marder's Life in Neuroscience
46 perc 12. évad 147. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 147 is a discussion of the new biography Lessons from the Lobster: Eve Marder's Work in Neuroscience by Charlotte Nassim. This is an intellectual biography of one of neuroscientists least know pioneers. Dr. Marder was interviewed on this podcast back in BSP 56, which is also now free to download.

In this episode I take you through some of Dr. Marder's key discoveries. Her work is unique because even as a graduate student she was challenging long held assumptions in her field. Although Nassim never mentions it, I strongly believe that Marder deserves a Nobel Prize and I explain why in this episode.

This episode is more technical than usual and will be of special interest to students and working neuroscientists.

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BS 146 Alan Jasanoff on The Biological Mind
55 perc 11. évad 146. rész Ginger Campbell, Alan Jasanoff

This is an interview with MIT neuroscientist, Dr. Alan Jasanoff about his book The Biological Mind: How Brain, Body, and Environment Collaborate to Make Us Who We Are. We talk about what he calls the "cerebral mystique" and why it is important to remember because the brain is embodied it is not autonomous. The Mind is the result of the interaction of the brain, body, and its environment.

Please visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com for full show notes and episode transcripts.

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BS 145 The Reading Brain with Maryanne Wolf
58 perc 11. évad 145. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 145 celebrates the return of Dr. Maryanne Wolf who was featured back in BSP 29 when we talked about her bestseller Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain. In this episode we talk about her recent book Tales of Literacy for the 21st Century.

Our focus is two-fold. First we consider the implications of the fact that while language is acquired naturally, reading is a cultural invention that must be taught. Second, we explore how the brain is changed by reading and consider the consequences of the shift toward digital media.

This is a thought provoking conversation that will interest listeners of all backgrounds.

For complete show notes and episode transcripts, please visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

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BS 144 Language in the Brain with Angela Friederici
51 perc 11. évad 144. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This is an interview with Dr. Angela Friederici, author of Language in Our Brain: The Origins of a Uniquely Human Capacity. Her book is an extensive review of decades of research, but this interview provides an accessible introduction to listeners of all backgrounds.

Don't miss our new monthly Facebook live sessions where listeners can submit questions about past episodes. Learn more at our Facebook Fan Page.

Full episode show notes and episode transcripts are available at brainsciencepodcast.com.

BS 143 Creativity with Elkhonon Goldberg
53 perc 11. évad 143. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 143 is an interview with Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg, author of Creativity: The Human Brain in the Age of Innovation. We explore the roles of both the pre-frontal lobes and the right cerebral hemisphere, and we consider how the rapid rate of change may actually be decreasing the incidence of dementia by forcing older people to learn new skills rather than getting stuck in the rut of years of "auto-pilot."

Show notes and episode transcripts are available at http:brainsciencepodcast.com.

Important new announcement: Starting on the first Thursday in April (April 5, 2018) at 8PM Central Time, Dr. Campbell will be hosting a monthly Facebook Book Live session which will be available on her profile page and the Brain Science podcast Fan Page.

Questions and comments can be submitted ahead of time or during the session. A recorded version will be available for Premium subscribers and Patreon supporters.

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BS 142 Michael Graziano explores Peripersonal Neurons
56 perc 11. évad 142. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 142 is an interview with neuroscientist Michael Graziano about his latest book The Spaces Between Us: A Story of Neuroscience, Evolution, and Human Nature. We explore the discovery of peripersonal neurons and discover how deeply they are imbedded in our daily lives.

For show notes and complete transcripts go to http://brainsciencepodcast.com

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This episode will be discussed on the Brain Science Podcast Fan Page via Facebook live on  Thursday April 12 at 8PM Central Time.

BS 141 Rodrigo Quian Quiroga on Memory and Perception
52 perc 11. évad 141. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 141 is an interview with Rodrigo Quian Quiroga, author of The Forgetting Machine: Memory, Perception, and the "Jennifer Aniston Neuron."  We explore how our brains construct both perception and memory, with an emphasis on meaning over exact detail. We also explore why this is important and how it makes humans very different from artificial intelligence.

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BS 140 Brain Science Review of 2017
49 perc 11. évad 140. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BS 140 is our 11th Annual Review episode. We look back at the highlights from 2017. New listeners will get a good feel for the ideas and guests that appeared, while regular listeners will have a chance to review a few key ideas. This year I also include a few highlights from the 2017 annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience.

Please visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com for detailed show notes and episode transcripts.

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BS 139 Jeff Hawkins from Numenta
64 perc 11. évad 139. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Jeff Hawkins founded Numenta in 2005, shortly after publishing his best seller "On Intelligence." Numenta's goal is to create a computer model of how the human cortex functions and more importantly advance our theoretical understanding of why it has the structure that it does. In BS 139 Hawkins describes some of his team's latest research and some exciting new ideas.

Complete show notes and transcripts are available at http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

 

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BS 138 John Medina: Brain Rules for Aging Well
65 perc 11. évad 138. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

In BS 138 Dr. John Medina returns to discuss his latest book Brain Rules for Aging Well: 10 Principles for Staying Vital, Happy, and Sharp. This is a lively discussion full of useful information for listeners of all ages.

If you listen via the free Brain Science mobile app you also listen to Dr. Medina's original interview (BSP 37), which is included as Bonus content.

Full show notes and episode transcripts are available at http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

Note to Premium Subscribers: Premium content including episode transcripts is accessed via the free mobile app or by logging in at https://my.libsyn.com/auth/login/show_id/18369.

BS 137 Seth Grant: "Genetic Lifespan Calendar"
53 perc 11. évad 137. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

In BS 137 neuroscientist Seth Grant describes his surprising new discovery that brain complexity is controlled by a "genetic lifespan calendar" that determines the timing of brain changes through out the lifespan. We also explore the exciting implications of this discovery.

Please visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com for detailed show notes and episode transcripts.

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Note for Premium Subscribers: The episode transcript for BS 137 will be released later this week.

BS 136 Why Reading Science Matters
75 perc 11. évad 136. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

In Brain Science 136 we discuss "Language at the Speed of Sight: How We Read, Why So Many Can’t, and What Can Be Done About It" by Mark Seidenberg. We consider the disturbing gap between our scientific knowledge of reading and current education practices in the US.

This episode will provide the listener with some important basics about how reading changes our brains and what is known about how children learn to read. Learning to read is not as automatic as learning to talk and when problems arise, early intervention is essential.

We also consider some of the fascinating differences between written languages and how they reflect underlying differences between spoken languages. Plus---- Why speed reading is as myth!

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BS 135 Lisa Barrett on How Emotions Are Made
90 perc 11. évad 135. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This episode features Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, author of How Emotions Are Made. We discuss the evidence AGAINST the classical theory that emotions are universal and hardwired, as well as her new theory of Constructed Emotions. This new theory has significant implications for how we understand ourselves and others.

Detailed show notes are available at http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

Bonus Content is available for Premium Subscribers and Patreon supporters.

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BS 134 Remember Jaak Panksepp, pioneer of Affective Neuroscience
68 perc 11. évad 134. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Dr. Jaak Panksepp, pioneer of Affective Neuroscience died in April 2017 at the age of 73. Because he was one of our most popular guests we are replaying his first interview from 2010.

Please visit Brain Science website for detailed show notes and links to transcripts.

Here are links to the show notes for his other free interviews.

BS 91

Books and Ideas 51

In the next episode we will explore newer theories of emotion, but I think Dr. Panksepp's legacy is worth honoring.

 

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BS 133 Counting Neurons with Dr. Suzana Herculano-Houzel
64 perc 11. évad 133. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

How many neurons does the typical human brain contain? The oft-quoted number of 100 billion turns out to have been a guess that was wrong! By a lot! Dr. Suzana Herculano-Houzel is the Brazilian neuroscientist who developed a revolutionary new technique for accurately counting the neurons in brains of all sizes. She shocked the scientific community when she determined that the average human brain contains only 86 billion neurons, but we still have more neurons in our cerebral cortex than any other species. Learn what all this means in Brain Science 133.

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BS 131: What is Mind? part 2 of our 10th Anniversary Retrospective
46 perc 11. évad 131. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

In this episode we focus on the most recent 5 years of Brain Science, looking back at our guests and topics with a focus on the question What is Mind? Since there is no consensus about this deeply human question, I am sharing how my own thoughts have grown and evolved over 10 years of reading, talking to scientists and philosophers and creating this podcast.

Since this is part 2 of our 10 years celebration, I have also included some more listener feedback. Thanks to everyone who has sent me feedback since the show started in December 2006. You are the reason I hope to continue to create new episodes in 2017 and beyond.

For detailed show notes and episode transcripts go to http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

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Brain Science 130 Ten Year Anniversary, Part 1 - The Early Years
42 perc 10. évad 130. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Campbell celebrates The Brain Science Podcast/Brain Science's 10 year anniversary. This episode focuses on the first 5 years of the podcast. Find out how the show got started and listen as Dr. Campbell shares some of her most memorable episodes. We also have some listener feedback, so join us for the celebration!

For complete show notes and episode transcripts go to http://brainsciencepodcast.com.
 
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BSP 129 Dr. Brenda Milner: Neuropsychology and the Study of Memory
52 perc 10. évad 129. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

In episode 129, Dr. Brenda Milner comes on the show to talk about her life's work and her most famous experiments. Dr. Milner was a pioneer in the field of neuropsychology and in the study of memory and other cognitive functions in humankind. She studied the effects of damage to the medial temporal lobe on memory and systematically described the deficits in the most famous patient in cognitive neuroscience, Henry Molaison, formerly known as patient H.M.She has made major contributions to the understanding of the role of the frontal lobes in memory processing, in the area of organizing information.

 

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BSP 128 Jon Mallatt: Primary Consciousness and Experience
77 perc 10. évad 128. rész Ginger Campbell, MD
In episode 128, Jon Mallat is here to talk about the book he co-authored, "The Ancient Origins of Consciousness: How the Brain Created Experience". The focus on this conversation is on primary consciousness, the most base form of consciousness. We differentiate between the types of consciousness and utilize and inter-disciplinary approach to the science behind how the brain creates experiences, thus attempting solving the hard problem of consciousness. Are humans the only sentient beings? Find out in this insightful discussion!
 
 
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Brain Science: Information for Listeners
9 perc 10. évad 32. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Brain Science (formerly the Brain Science Podcast) has been on a 6 month hiatus. This short audio provides information for both new listeners and longtime fans. I talk briefly about the background and content of the show. Then I explain how to get more out of our website at http://brainsciencepodcast.com. Finally I review all the options for supporting the show.

Feel free to send questions and feedback to brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com.

BSP 127 Placebo Research Update with Fabrizio Benedetti
52 perc 10. évad 127. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BSP 127 is a follow-up to BSP 122, which was an interview with Fabrizio Benedetti, author of Placebo Effects: Understanding the mechanisms in health and disease. in this new interview we discuss some of Dr. Benedetti's most recent research into placebo effects involving pain and high altitude headaches. We also discuss some of the ethical issues surrounding the use of placebos.

Please visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com for complete show notes and episode transcripts. Send feedback to brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com.

The next episode of the Brain Science Podcast will be published in September 2016. If you need something to listen to while you are waiting checking our website for back episodes or visit http://booksandideas.com to listen to my other podcast. Thanks for listening.

Ginger Campbell, MD March 1, 2016

BSP 126 Andy Clark on Prediction, Action, and the Embodied Mind
66 perc 10. évad 126. rész Ginger Campbell, MD
Episode 126 is an interview with Andy Clark, author of Surfing Uncertainty: Prediction, Action, and the Embodied Mind. Our focus is on integrating a predictive model of the brain with the principles of embodied cognition. Clark makes these topics accessible to listeners of all backgrounds.
 
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BSP 124 After Phrenology with Michael Anderson
67 perc 9. évad 124. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

In BSP 124 philosopher turned neuroscientist Michael Anderson talks about his new book "After Phrenology: Neural Reuse and the Interactive Brain." One of the most surprising recent discoveries in neuroscience has been that every part of the brain actually participates in multiple coalitions and functions. This means asking WHERE a certain function is located or WHAT a particular region does are obsolete questions.

While the book is quite technical our conversation presents the key ideas in a way that will be accessible to listeners of all backgrounds. We also consider how neural reuse fits into the embodied cognition approach that we have discussed in previous episodes.

For complete show notes and episode transcripts please visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

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BSP 123 Phenomenology and Embodied Cognition with Anthony Chemero
70 perc 9. évad 123. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BSP 123 is an interview with Anthony Chemero, author of Radical Embodied Cognitive Science and Phenomenology: an Introduction. Our focus is gaining an appreciation for phenomenology as a living philosophical tradition that is making valuable contributions to cognitive science.

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Related episodes are also available at http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

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BSP 122 Neurobiology of Placebos
62 perc 9. évad 122. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This is a replay of the interview with Dr. Fabrizio Benedetti, author of Placebo Effects: Understanding the mechanisms in health and disease and The Patient's Brain: The neuroscience behind the doctor-patient. We talk about the neurobiology of placebos, including the fact that they produce objective changes in the brain and body.

For complete show notes and episode transcripts please go to http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

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BSP Summer Announcements
23 perc 9. évad 25. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Due to circumstances beyond my control the next full episode of the Brain Science Podcast will be delayed until mid-late September. This announcement explains why and also includes important information about BSP 121 (a revised version is available). It also explains some recent changes in the Premium Subscription. Finally the last 16 minutes shares some personal memories about my husband Dr. Dennis G Smith.

For detailed show notes please go to http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

BSP 121 Interoception with Dr. AD (Bud) Craig
53 perc 9. évad 121. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BSP 121 is an interview with AD (Bud) Craig, author of  "How Do You Feel?: An Interoceptive Moment with Your Neurobiological Self." Dr. Craig has made some surprising discoveries about how information about our body's inner state (interoception) reaches our awareness. We talk about the implications of these discoveries for understanding both consciousness and mental illness.

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Full show notes and episode transcripts are available at http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

Send Dr. Campbell feedback at brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter (@docartemis). You can also post the thread on Goodreads at http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/17025846-bsp-121-bud-craig.

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BSP 120 Ed Taub Part 2
50 perc 9. évad 120. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BSP 120 is the second half of my interview with Dr. Ed Taub, pioneer of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CI Therapy), which is a revolutionary approach to rehabilating people with stroke and other brain injuries.

Full show notes and episode transcripts are available at http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

 

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BSP 119 Dr. Ed Taub: Stroke Rehab and Brain Plasticity (neuroplasticity)
38 perc 9. évad 119. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BSP 119 is the first half of a new interview with Dr. Edward Taub who last appeared on the Brain Science Podcast back in Episode 28. His Constraint Induced (CT) Therapy is a pioneering rehabilitation method that taps into brain plasticity to help patients with a wide variety of brain injuries.

Complete show notes and episode transcripts are available at http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

If you are using the free Brain Science Mobile App be sure to check this episode's extras for additional free content (BSP 10).

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BSP 118 Neuroanatomy for Everyone
57 perc 9. évad 118. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BSP 118 provides an accessible introduction to neuroantomy for listeners of all backgrounds. It is an edited version of BSP 32, which was a discussion of "Beyond the Zonules of Zinn: A Fantastic Journey Through Your Brain"  by David Bainbridge.

Please visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com for complete show notes and episode transcripts.

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BSP 117: Michael Gazzaniga, father of cognitive neuroscience
40 perc 9. évad 117. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BSP 117 is an interview with pioneering neuroscientist Dr. Michael Gazzaniga. We focus on his new autobiography "Tales from Both Sides of the Brain: A Life in Neuroscience."

Please visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com for complete show notes and episode transcripts.

The most recent 25 episodes of the Brain Science Podcast are FREE, but Premium Subscribers have unlimited access to all episodes and transcripts. Learn more at http://brainsciencepodcast.com/premium.

BSP 116 Norman Doidge, MD on "The Brain's Way of Healing"
69 perc 9. évad 116. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BSP 116 is an interview with Dr. Norman Doidge about his new book "The Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity." In his previous bestseller, "The Brain That Changes Itself," Dr. Doidge featured that scientific pioneers who proved that our brains remain plastic throughout our lives. In his new book he features clinicians who are exploring new treatment approaches that tap into that plasticity. We also explore some of the obstacles to the acceptance of methods that many still consider fringe.

Please visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com for detailed show notes and episode transcripts.

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BSP 115 Evan Thompson: Eastern Philosophy meets Western Neuroscience
58 perc 9. évad 115. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BSP 115 is an interview with Evan Thompson about his new book Waking, Dreaming, Being: Self and Consciousness in Neuroscience, Meditation, and Philosophy.

Complete show notes and episode transcripts are available at http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

BSP 114 Eighth Annual Review Episode
38 perc 8. évad 114. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

The Brain Science Podcast celebrated its eighth anniversary on December 5, 2014, which makes this our 8th annual review episode. Topics discussed in 2014 included brain plasticity, the interaction of cognition and emotion, sleep, consciousness, "neuromania," exercise and the brain, and mirror neurons. This episode provides a review for regular listeners and gives new listeners an idea of what's available in episodes 105-113.

Please visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com for complete shownotes and episode transcripts.

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Special Note: The transcript for this episode is FREE. It is included in the Episode Extras on our Free Mobile app or JUST CLICK HERE.

BSP 113 Dalai Lama at UAB
32 perc 8. évad 114. rész

BSP 113 features highlights and excerpts from the event "Neuroplasticity and Healing," which was held at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) on October 25, 2014. The event featured His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and neuroscientists Norman Doidge, Michael Merzenich, and Edward Taub.

Please vist http://brainsciencepodcast.com for complete show notes and episode transcripts.

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BSP 112 What do Mirror Neurons Do?
55 perc 8. évad 112. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Brain Science Podcast 112 is an interview with Dr. Gregory Hickok, author The Myth of Mirror Neurons: The Real Neuroscience of Communication and Cognition. We review what mirror neurons are, how they were discovered, and why some popular ideas about what they do are probably wrong.

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BSP 111 Exercise and the Brain
64 perc 8. évad 111. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

BSP 111 is an interview with Dr. John Ratey, author of "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain." This is an edited version of an interview that was first posted back in 2008 (BSP 33), but the content remains extremely relevant.

Detailed show notes and episode transcripts are available at http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

Please share your feedback about this episode by sending email to brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com or going to the Brain Science Podcast Discussion Forum at http://brainscienceforum.com.

You can also post to our fan pages on Facebook or Google+.

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extra episode: Dr. John Ratey Returns
57 perc 8. évad 13. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This is an episode of my other podcast, Books and Ideas. It is an interview with Dr. John Ratey about his latest book "Go Wild: Free Your Body and Mind from the Afflictions of Civilization." It isn't about neuroscience per sebut I think it will interest many of you, especially if you are interested in how your lifestyle choices effect your brain and overall health.

This transcript for this episode is FREE.

Please visit http://booksandideas.com for more episodes.

The next episode of the Brain Science Podcast will be released in late July 2014.

BSP 104: 2013 Year End Review
57 perc 7. évad 104. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Episode 104 of the Brain Science Podcast is our Seventh Annual Review Episode. We review the key ideas that we explored in 2013 and I explain the new Premium Subscription launching at the end of December.

Please visit brainsciencepodcast.com for complete show notes.

BSP 94: Linguist Benjamin Bergen
61 perc 7. évad 94. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Episode 94 of the Brain Science Podcast is an interview with Bejamin Bergen, author of "Louder Than Words: The New Science of How the Mind Makes Meaning."

Please visit our newly redesigned website at http://brainsciencepodcast.com for complete show notes and free episode transcripts.

Send feedback to brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com.

Extra: Why Animal Emotions Matter
62 perc 7. évad 10. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This episode is a followup interview with Dr. Jaak Panksepp, pioneer of Affective Neuroscience. In a recent episode of the Brain Science Podcast we talked with Dr. Panksepp about his latest book "The Archaeology of Mind: Neuroevolutionary Origins of Human Emotions." In this episode of Books and Ideas we talk about the implications of his research with a focus on how learning that we share basic emotional circuits with other mammals should influence how we treat the animals in our lives. 

Click here for complete show notes or visit bookandideas.com.

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The main brain website is http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

BSP 92 Neuroscience Review with Transcript
40 perc 6. évad 92. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Episode 92 is the Sixth Annual Review Episode of the Brain Science Podcast. If you have been listening all year you will find this is a great way to revisit and remember some highlights and key ideas. IF you are a new listener this episode provides a nice overview of 2012, which included 10 interviews and 2 additional book reviews. Please visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com for links to all the episodes and the free episode transcripts.

BS 179 Free Episode Transcript
0 perc 90. rész

Here is a free transcript of Brain Science 179, which is our 14th Annual Review Episode.

You can buy additional episode transcripts at brainsciencepodcast.com.

165 Free Episode Transcript
0 perc 74. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

I am including the transcript of this episode for free because it is an encore presentation of an interview that originally aired as BSP 72. It features Stephen Macknik and Susana Martinez-Conde, authors of Sleights of Mind: What the Neuroscience of Magic Reveals about Our Everyday Deceptions.

Brain Science 2020 (Trailer)
4 perc 73. rész

Brain Science is entering its 14th year and for the first time since 2008 I will be producing two episodes a month. They will come out  on the 2nd and 4th Friday every month.

This trailer provides a brief introduction to new listeners and a few announcements. The next full episode will be released on January 10, 2020.

Announcements about Boston and Australia
2 perc 56. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

This brief announcement is to correct a mistake I made in BS 148.

For several months I have been talking about my trip to Australia in 2019. I have posted this brief audio to clarify that October 1 was the first day to put down your deposit for the trip (not the deadline).

The dates in Australia will be May 20-30, 2018 and I have included the PDF with details with this announcement. There is room for 16 listeners. Please write to a brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com for more details.

 

Also, I will be in Boston November 1-3 for the Sound Education event at Harvard. If you would like to get together just drop me an email.

BS 132 William Uttal on the limitations of brain imaging
70 perc 38. rész Ginger Campbell, MD

Dr. William Uttal first appeared on the Brain Science Podcast back in 2012. He was a long time critic of over reliance of certain types of brain imaging, especially fMRI, in cognitive neuroscience. Sadly, he died in February 2017, so in his honor I am replaying that original interview. The points he made are just as relevant now as they were 5 years ago.

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  • I am planning to attend this year's Society of Neuroscience Meeting, which is being held in Washington DC November 11-15, 2017. Please email at brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com if you are going to be in Washington during those dates. If there is enough interest I will arrange a listener meet-up.
  • I am also in the early stages of planning a trip to Australia in 2018 and would love to hear from Australian listeners for ideas and advice, including leads on speaking opportunities.

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Brain Science: 10th Anniversary Preview
5 perc 35. rész

In December, Brain Science (podcast) will celebrate its 10th Anniversary. I want to include listener feedback so I posted this brief call to action.

Please send your mp3 or email to brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com.

Also, if you enjoy our sponsor Audible.com, please check out Permanent Present Tense: The Unforgettable Life of the Amnesic Patient, H. M. by Suzanne Corkin.

BSP 125 Ninth Annual Review Episode
67 perc 29. rész

BSP 125 is our ninth annual review episode. I briefly review a few key ideas from each episode and then look forward to 2016. Check out the show notes at http://brainsciencepodcast.com for a list of all of this year's guests and a list of what books were featured.

The transcript for this episode is FREE.

Extra: Terrence Deacon on Books and Ideas
66 perc 8. rész

Episode 47 of Books and Ideas is being released simultaneously in the Brain Science Podcast feed. It is an interview with Terrence Deacon, PhD., author of "Incomplete Nature: How Mind Emerged from Matter." We talk about the ongoing quest to explain the emergence of life, mind, and purpose using the known laws of physics (with out the need for any supernatural extras).

Click here for complete show notes or visit booksandideas.com.

Click here for free episode transcript.

You can send Dr. Campbell feedback at gincampbell at mac dot com or post feed on the Books and Ideas Fan Page on Facebook.

BSP 83: William Uttal: Is brain imaging the new phrenology?
63 perc 7. rész

Episode 83 of the Brain Science Podcast is an interview with William Uttal, PhD, author of "Mind and Brain: A Critical Appraisal of Cognitive Neuroscience." We look critically at the current role of brain imaging and why it falls short as a tool for unraveling the mystery of how mind emerges from the brain.

For detailed show notes and episode transcripts go to http://brainsciencepodcast.com/.

Send feedback to Dr. Campbell at brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com. She is also @docartemis on Twitter.

BSP 80 Fifth Annual Review Episode with transcript
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In BSP 80 we look back at Year 5 of the Brain Science Podcast. We also reflect on what we have learned about brain health. This episode contains useful information for both new listeners and long-time fans.

For detailed show notes and episode transcripts go to http://brainsciencepodcast.com/.

Send feedback to Dr. Campbell at brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com. She is also @docartemis on Twitter.

BSP Extra: Cognitive Dissonance with Dr. Carol Tavris
56 perc 5. rész

I am putting Episode 43 of Books and Ideas into the Brain Science Podcast feed because it should be of interest to BSP fans. This episode is an interview with Carol Tavris, PhD, co-author of . We talk about the relationship between psychology and neuroscience as well as cognitive dissonance, which is the subject of Dr. Tavris's recent book Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts.

For detailed show notes including references go to http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

Click here for free episode transcript.

Send feedback to brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com.

Extra: Vaccines Save Lives!
57 perc 4. rész

I have included Episode 25 of Books and Ideas in the feed for the Brain Science Podcast because it is a discussion of the alleged connection between vaccines and autism. In this episode I interview Dr. Paul Offit, author of "Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure." Despite overwhelming scientific evidence against a relationship between vaccines and autism, vaccine opponents continue to frighten and confuse parents. Meanwhile we are beginning to see the re-emergence of preventable and potentially life-threatening diseases among the increasing numbers of unvaccinated children.

Dr. Offit's book provides a thorough discussion of the science and politics of the controversy. I hope this interview with motivate you to read "Autism's False Prophets" and to share it with others.


For detailed show notes go to http:gingercampbellmd.com/.

Send email to docartemis@gmail.com.

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BSP-52: 2nd Annual Review Episode
50 perc 3. rész

Episode 52 of the Brain Science Podcast is our Second Annual Review Episode. We review the highlights of 2008 and also talk briefly about our plans for 2009. The episode is aimed at all listeners, but should be especially helpful for newer listeners because there is an extensive discussion of the other on-line resources available to listeners including our website and Discussion Forum.

Go to http://brainsciencepodcast.com for detailed show notes and links.

Send email to docartemis at gmail.com or post feedback in the Discussion Forum at http://brainscienceforum.com/.

The Brain Science Podcast is supported by listener donations via PayPal. Donations can also be mailed to:

Virginia Campbell,MD
Brain Science Podcast
9340 Helena, RD, Suite F #320
Birmingham, AL, 35244

PROMO for Books and Ideas Podcast
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This is a brief promo to remind you to check out my other podcast Books and Ideas. Episode 19 is an interview with Dan Ariely best-selling author of  Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions.

You can find all the episodes in iTunes or by going to http://booksandideas.com/.

BSP-27: Year-end Review for 2007
26 perc 1. rész

#27 Brain Science Podcast: This episode is a brief review of the first year of the Brain Science Podcast. I review some of the major topics that we have explored including memory, consciousnesses, decision-making, body maps, and plasticity. Then we look ahead to next year.

What was your favorite episode? What was the most important or interesting thing that you learned this year from listening to the Brain Science Podcast? Share your thoughts at the Discussion Forum at http://brainscienceforum.com.

For detailed show notes including a list of all the episodes aired in the past year go to http://brainsciencepodcast.com.

Send email to gincampbell at mac dot com.

Episode length is approximately 24 minutes. There is a promo on the end for Mur Lafferty's new novel, Playing for Keeps. I want to thank Mur for inspiring me to start podcasting.

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