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Increasing Plasticity for Learning and the Role of Chemicals.
1:12:27 - 1:21:21 (08:54)
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how chemicals like acetylcholine, nicotine, and dopamine can help increase focus and stimulate plasticity, but notes that it may require novelty or “vestibular-motor sensory mismatch” to truly activate. They contemplate whether reduced plasticity in older individuals is due to a lack of deploying these chemicals or simply the inability to participate in behaviors that activate them.
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To enhance plasticity for learning, novelty needs to be brought to the vestibular motor experience, in addition to using cognitive skills or other practices.
1:12:27 - 1:15:56 (03:29)
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To enhance plasticity for learning, novelty needs to be brought to the vestibular motor experience, in addition to using cognitive skills or other practices. The sensation of falling or close to falling signals the cerebellum to release dopamine and epinephrine in order to correct the error quickly.
ChapterIncreasing Plasticity for Learning and the Role of Chemicals.
EpisodeHow to Learn Faster by Using Failures, Movement & Balance
PodcastHuberman Lab
This episode discusses the connection between chemicals like acetylcholine and dopamine and their role in enhancing cognitive abilities in individuals.
1:15:56 - 1:21:21 (05:24)
Summary
This episode discusses the connection between chemicals like acetylcholine and dopamine and their role in enhancing cognitive abilities in individuals. It also suggests that the lack of plasticity in older individuals may result from reduced deployment of these chemicals due to a lack of engagement in certain behaviors.