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Exploring New Lands in the Operating Room
2:22:43 - 2:30:14 (07:31)
In this episode, a neurosurgeon shares how physical exercise helps him in the operating room, comparing it to exploring new lands. He looks at the exposed cortex as a terrain to navigate, and talks about the way neurosurgeons test and discover the human brain.
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A surgeon discusses the benefits of physical activity for his mental and emotional health, particularly in the operating room where intense focus is required.
2:22:43 - 2:26:29 (03:45)
Summary
A surgeon discusses the benefits of physical activity for his mental and emotional health, particularly in the operating room where intense focus is required. He also mentions how repetitive tasks become second nature over time.
ChapterExploring New Lands in the Operating Room
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Neurosurgeons are like the astronauts of neuroscience, exploring the farthest reaches possible in discovering and learning about the human brain.
2:26:29 - 2:30:14 (03:45)
Summary
Neurosurgeons are like the astronauts of neuroscience, exploring the farthest reaches possible in discovering and learning about the human brain. They are at the front edge of testing and probing the exposed cortex to understand the cortical landscape for safe walking down this part.