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The Neurobiology of Change
14:15 - 25:51 (11:35)
Our nervous system is available for change and despite not being able to add new neurons throughout our lifespan, neural circuits can still create new connections and add new functions.
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Although humans cannot add new neurons to the brain in large quantities throughout their lifespan, creating the right chemical and environmental circumstances can shift the nervous system into a state that allows for change.
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Although humans cannot add new neurons to the brain in large quantities throughout their lifespan, creating the right chemical and environmental circumstances can shift the nervous system into a state that allows for change. While new neurons can grow connections and even establish new neurons in areas like the olfactory bulb or the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus, the amount of new neurons added to the adult brain is still incredibly small.
ChapterThe Neurobiology of Change
EpisodeHow to Focus to Change Your Brain
PodcastHuberman Lab
Shifting behavior patterns or learning new information can be aided by conscious awareness, which cues the brain to no longer engage reflexively.
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Shifting behavior patterns or learning new information can be aided by conscious awareness, which cues the brain to no longer engage reflexively. This awareness can lead to desired changes in our lives.