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The Brain's Complexity and Our Attention Span
41:32 - 51:11 (09:39)
Despite the common notion that attention span is growing shorter, most people listen to the entirety of podcasts. The brain is a complex system that can be influenced by different experiences, highlighting the importance of investing in children's formative years.
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Curiosity is important for plasticity to happen in our brains, but attention span is not necessarily shortening.
41:32 - 46:35 (05:03)
Summary
Curiosity is important for plasticity to happen in our brains, but attention span is not necessarily shortening. Majority of people listen to podcasts until the end, and interaction plays a role in shaping our attention. Investing in childhood education and childcare is crucial in building positive experiences for plasticity to occur.
ChapterThe Brain's Complexity and Our Attention Span
Episode#119 – David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The debate about free will and determinism in neuroscience continues as we explore the complexity of the brain with over half a quadrillion connections, leaving neuroscientists uncertain about how to achieve free will.
46:35 - 48:04 (01:29)
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The debate about free will and determinism in neuroscience continues as we explore the complexity of the brain with over half a quadrillion connections, leaving neuroscientists uncertain about how to achieve free will.
ChapterThe Brain's Complexity and Our Attention Span
Episode#119 – David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The limitations of our understanding of the brain shows that we still have much to learn about how our universe works.
48:04 - 51:11 (03:07)
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The limitations of our understanding of the brain shows that we still have much to learn about how our universe works.