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Right now, you are in possession of the most complex thing in the known universe: Your brain. The question is, how could this amazingly advanced biological computer have come about through natural forces? In this episode of The Social Brain, we’re traveling hundreds of millions of years into the past to answer that question. We’ll describe in broad strokes the evolution of single celled organisms all the way to the most intelligent creatures on the planet.

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In this livestream, I discuss the science of habits. Habits are automatic behaviors formed through repetition, shifting from conscious actions mediated by the frontal cortex to automatic processes controlled by the basal ganglia, with minimal cognitive effort. Initially requiring deliberate thought, actions become habitual through a cue-behavior-reward loop, significantly influenced by dopamine's role in reinforcing behaviors via reward prediction. While habits can be beneficial or detrimental, understanding the neuroscience behind habit formation and the brain's neuroplasticity offers insights into changing behaviors, emphasizing the potential for modifying even ingrained habits through targeted efforts.

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Sources:

Wood, W., Mazar, A., & Neal, D. T. (2022). Habits and goals in human behavior: Separate but interacting systems. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 17(2), 590-605.

Malvaez, M. (2020). Neural substrates of habit. Journal of neuroscience research, 98(6), 986-997.

Verplanken, B., & Orbell, S. (2022). Attitudes, habits, and behavior change. Annual review of psychology, 73, 327-352.

Duhigg, C. (2012). The power of habit: Why we do what we do in life and business (Vol. 34, No. 10). Random House.

Clear, J. (2018). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones. Penguin.

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In this episode, we discuss the serotonin system, its role in depression, psychedelic drugs, SSRIs, growth mindset, and what we've learned from our research on these topics.

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To form good habits and break bad ones, you have to rewire your brain’s dopamine system. In this episode, I'll explain how to do that by talking about how you can create healthier habits around sleep.

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The dramatic increase in depression diagnoses has led millions to use antidepressants, based on the theory that a chemical imbalance--namely low serotonin levels--in the brain is to blame. However, recent studies suggest the cause of depression is more complex, challenging the simplicity of this theory. While antidepressants are crucial for many, viewing depression solely as a chemical issue oversimplifies the diverse factors at play, including environmental and personal experiences. This calls for a broader, more nuanced understanding of depression that appreciates the complexity of mental health beyond just biology.

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Psychedelics powerfully alter the brain by tapping into the serotonin system. And while these drugs can have lasting negative effects, in clinical studies they’ve been shown to alleviate depression faster than any existing treatment. In this episode, we’ll discuss how psychedelics affect the brain and what the existing literature suggests about their therapeutic potential.

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In this episode, we discuss topics like ADHD and the major functional networks of the brain (like the default mode network). These episodes are a little more casual and personal than usual, and we hope you enjoy it!

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Too often, we put off important tasks even though we know we'll be worse of for it. In other words, we procrastinate and we end up suffering in our professional and personal lives. Yet, in this video, we'll see that there are several neuroscience-based ways to stop yourself from procrastinating.

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You've noticed it—the drift of your attention, the challenge of staying on task. We all experience this but for some of us this can reach extremes and fall under the category of ADHD, a complex neurological condition that's often misunderstood. But what really is ADHD?

In this episode, we're diving deep into the neuroscience of ADHD. We'll explore the latest research that sheds light on how ADHD brains work, the innovations in treatment and management, and most importantly, how those with ADHD can leverage their unique strengths.

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Have you ever noticed that when you aren’t doing anything specific, you often start thinking about yourself, your past, other people, or maybe your future? That’s your brain’s default mode network in action. And when your attention gets pulled back to the task you’re working on, a whole other set of networks comes online.

In this episode, we’ll explain what these networks do, and why they’re so important for optimizing cognition.

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Solving problems often forces us to juggle lots of information and quickly adapt to new circumstances. In this video, I’ll give an overview of one brain function that is critical to this ability: cognitive flexibility.

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Uddin, L. Q. (2021). Cognitive and behavioural flexibility: neural mechanisms and clinical considerations. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 22(3), 167-179.

Dajani, D. R., Odriozola, P., Winters, M., Voorhies, W., Marcano, S., Baez, A., ... & Uddin, L. Q. (2020). Measuring cognitive flexibility with the flexible item selection task: from

Badre, D. (2020). On task: how our brain gets things done. Princeton University Press.

Bedini, M., Olivetti, E., Avesani, P., & Baldauf, D. (2023). Accurate localization and coactivation profiles of the frontal eye field and inferior frontal junction: an ALE and MACM fMRI meta-analysis. Brain Structure and Function, 1-21.

Braem, S., & Egner, T. (2018). Getting a grip on cognitive flexibility. Current directions in psychological science, 27(6), 470-476.

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Feel that heartbeat rush, that quickened breath? That's stress, a staple of modern life. Our bodies react to today's pressures as though facing ancient threats. Stress, often mentioned casually, shows up in many forms: relationship tensions, financial worries, or deadline panics.

Once key for survival, this response now springs from our thoughts and lifestyle, linking our physical and mental experiences. How does it impact our health and well-being?

In this episode, we dive into stress's science and mystery. We'll examine how this primal response adapts to modern life and how to manage its effects. It's about harnessing our minds for health and well-being in a stress-filled world. Join us to discover our control over stress.

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At first glance, it seems silly to fear things that haven’t happened or may never happen. What is the point of getting worked up over something you may have no control over? Odd as it seems, the truth is, most of us do this on a regular basis. It’s a normal process that occurs in the brain and one you are probably deeply familiar with: anxiety.

In this episode, we’ll see that while not all anxiety is bad, it very often causes us to suffer unnecessarily. We’ll see how this occurs in the brain and how we can take control of this response and live more peaceful lives.

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Pain is a blend of the physical and emotional. Neuroscience shows that when you can control the emotional part, it becomes much easier to manage the physical part. In this video, I'll discuss how pain works in the brain, the placebo effect, the overlap between physical and emotional pain, and some psychological methods for relieving pain.

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What does neuroscience have to say about free will? Is free will in conflict with the laws of physics or observations from neuroscience? What does "free will" even mean? These are ancient philosophical questions, but they have important implications for our daily lives, from how we make choices to how we can improve ourselves. In this episode of The Social Brain, we'll discuss the fascinating science and philosophy of free will from a neuroscientific perspective.

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When you can’t control your emotions, life quickly becomes unbearable. But this video will describe a few simple techniques that can help you to rewire your brain to find emotional stability and, eventually, true happiness.

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- Wheeler, M. S., Arnkoff, D. B., & Glass, C. R. (2017). The neuroscience of mindfulness: How mindfulness alters the brain and facilitates emotion regulation. Mindfulness, 8, 1471-1487.

- Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random house.

- Seligman, M. E. (2018). The hope circuit: A psychologist's journey from helplessness to optimism. Hachette UK.

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Consciousness is probably the most perplexing mystery in all of science, and right now there is no consensus among neuroscientists about how the brain produces it. Yet, it appears that the solution may soon emerge, and it’s possible that it already has. In this episode, we'll talk about the neuroscience of consciousness and the various theories that have been proposed to explain it in physical terms.

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Anxiety is the fear of things yet to come. It's what happens when the brain predicts a bad outcome and then prepares for it. It's a mechanism by which the brain prepares the body to face potential threats. So anxiety is actually often a good thing. Wait, really? Yes, it's just that, thanks to the complexities of the human brain, it's very easy for good, adaptive anxiety to transform into unhealthy maladaptive anxiety or even an anxiety disorder. In this video, you will:

- Discover how the brain's wiring can turn the tide from adaptive anxiety that sharpens our survival instincts, to maladaptive anxiety that spirals us into a maze of avoidance and dread.

- Dive into the heart of anxiety's neural circuitry, from the vigilant amygdala to the discerning prefrontal cortex, and unveil the groundbreaking strategies poised to reset the anxious brain.

- Explore the cutting-edge fusion of pharmacology, neuromodulation, and virtual realms that are reshaping the battlefield against anxiety disorders, opening doors to a life reclaimed from the clutches of unwarranted fears.

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Sources:

- Kenwood, M. M., Kalin, N. H., & Barbas, H. (2022). The prefrontal cortex, pathological anxiety, and anxiety disorders. Neuropsychopharmacology, 47(1), 260-275.Chicago

- Javanbakht, A. (2019). A theory of everything: Overlapping neurobiological mechanisms of psychotherapies of fear and anxiety related disorders. Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 12, 328.

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Have you ever brushed relationship conflict under the rug, hoping it would just vanish? We've all been there. However, this episode sheds light on why conflict doesn't have to be purely negative, as we often make it out to be.

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In this episode, we delve into power dynamics and explore the ways in which power and status affect our brain and our health. We uncover the hidden influences that hold sway over our relationships, our decisions, and our well-being.

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#power #psychology #brain

Your decisions rule your life. Your brain is the source of your decisions. So, if you can understand the neuroscience of decision making, then you should be able to make better decisions that improve your life in the future. One key component of decision making, as emphasized by the field known as “neuroeconomics,” is the process of valuation, or how your brain determines how much you value something. This video will explain the science of value, helping to decode the complex neuroscience of decision making and neuroeconomics. At the end, I’ll describe 3 neuroscience based strategies for avoiding cognitive biases and making better decisions in the future. #neuroscience #brain #neuroeconomics

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00:00 The vmPFC and Preference

04:09 Decision Neuroscience vs Neuroeconomics

05:10 Common Currency Value Signal (Ventral Striatum and vmPFC)

12:55 Separate Value Signals (Orbitofrontal Cortex)

19:39 Influence of Choice on Neural Signals

20:48 Drift-Diffusion Models (DDM)

27:08 Decision Tool: Introduce a cooling off period

30:35 Decision Tool: Multifaceted evaluation

32:40 Decision Tool: Hypothesize, Act, Observe, and Repeat (or Just Choose!)

43:00 Summary

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- Dennison, J. B., Sazhin, D., & Smith, D. V. (2022). Decision neuroscience and neuroeconomics: Recent progress and ongoing challenges. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Cognitive Science, 13(3), e1589.

- Dobryakova, E., & Smith, D. V. (2022). Reward enhances connectivity between the ventral striatum and the default mode network. Neuroimage, 258, 119398.

- Monosov, I. E., Haber, S. N., Leuthardt, E. C., & Jezzini, A. (2020). Anterior cingulate cortex and the control of dynamic behavior in primates. Current Biology, 30(23), R1442-R1454.

How does the brain persuade and how does it become persuaded? Can you use neuroscience to persuade others? In this episode, we unravel the neuroscience and psychology of persuasion. We draw on the work of Drs. Robert Cialdini, Emily Falk, and John Cacioppo to explore the science behind influencing behavior and facilitating positive social interactions.

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00:00 How to support this show

00:58 The importance of persuasion in daily life

06:03 Principles of Persuasion (“Influence,” by Robert Cialdini)

06:48 Principle 1: Reciprocity

11:27 Principle 2: Scarcity

15:23 Principle 3: Authority

18:37 Principle 4: Commitment and Consistency

20:46 Principle 5: Liking

23:40 Principle 6: Social Proof

29:07 Principle 7: Unity

30:25 The Neuroscience of Persuasion (vmPFC and ventral striatum)

44:40 The Role of Brain Synchronization in Persuasion

49:55 How to Tap into Your Audience’s Neural Value System 58:05 Using the science of persuasion for good

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Empathy is powerful. It’s like neural mimicry, a way for our brains to synchronize and understand each other emotionally. This is what makes empathy such a powerful social force binding people together and allowing us to care for others.

But what is empathy? How does empathy work in the brain? What is the difference between cognitive empathy, affective empathy, sympathy, theory of mind and compassion? What happens when someone has no empathy at all? How can you enhance and increase your own empathy?

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Sleep repairs your brain, enhances your memory and cognition, improves your immune system, and generally makes you feel better. But how does sleep do all this? Throughout this episode, we’ll dive into the neuroscience of sleep to answer these questions and more.

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Groundbreaking research in neuroscience has revolutionized our understanding of memory. Join us on this episode of The Social Brain as we unpack some of the latest theories and research on the how the brain learns and remembers.

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We're back with another Ask Us Anything! On this episode of The Social Brain, we will be addressing questions about all things #neuroscience sent to us by viewers like you. Be sure to join in and leave any questions you have for future #AMA episodes in the comments or the live chat!

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Discover how your brain combats stress and enhances resilience. In this video, I unpack some of the most important findings in the neuroscience of resilience, including the role of the prefrontal cortex, as well as the serotonin and dopamine systems. I also share and inspiring real-life story of resilience. Finally, I’ll explain how you can rewire your brain for greater resilience.

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Dive deep into the science and beauty of the emotion known as awe.

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References:

- Keltner, D. (2023). Awe: the new science of everyday wonder and how it can transform your life. https://amzn.to/46Ke3R4 - Gottlieb, S., Keltner, D., & Lombrozo, T. (2018). Awe as a scientific emotion. Cognitive Science, 42(6), 2081-2094.

- Guan, F., Xiang, Y., Chen, O., Wang, W., & Chen, J. (2018). Neural basis of dispositional awe. Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 12, 209.

- Van Elk, M., Arciniegas Gomez, M. A., van der Zwaag, W., Van Schie, H. T., & Sauter, D. (2019). The neural correlates of the awe experience: Reduced default mode network activity during feelings of awe. Human brain mapping, 40(12), 3561-3574.

- Takano, R., & Nomura, M. (2022). Neural representations of awe: Distinguishing common and distinct neural mechanisms. Emotion, 22(4), 669.

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In this episode, we unravel how our brains evolved to foster an "us vs them" mentality, often leading to biases and conflicts in today's interconnected society. We dive into the neuroscience behind these behaviors, the role of hormones, and how different types of 'thems' emerge based on the stereotype content model. This discussion also presents strategies to override these unconscious categorization processes.

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In this episode, we'll delve into the power of intrinsic motivation and explore how it can positively impact our lives. Discover the underlying neuroscience behind intrinsic motivation, including the role of dopamine and the involvement of brain networks such as the default mode network, salience network, and central executive network. We'll uncover the benefits of intrinsic motivation and discuss practical strategies for fostering it in our daily lives. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain insights into the science behind motivation and explore how it can contribute to personal growth, fulfillment, and improved outcomes.

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00:00 Our Brains Thrive On Intrinsic Motivation

03:20 What is Intrinsic Motivation?

04:09 Why is Intrinsic Motivation Important?

05:40 Leonardo Da Vinci and Intrinsic Motivation

08:15 Basic Psychological Needs and Intrinsic Motivation

11:53 The Undermining Effect

17:14 Dopamine and Intrinsic Motivation

28:00 Large Scale Brain Networks and Intrinsic Motivation

35:43 How to Foster Intrinsic Motivation

54:01 Summary

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Sources:

https://dictionary.apa.org/intrinsic-motivation

Di Domenico, S. I., & Ryan, R. M. (2017). The emerging neuroscience of intrinsic motivation: A new frontier in self-determination research. Frontiers in human neuroscience, 11, 145.

Murayama, K., Matsumoto, M., Izuma, K., & Matsumoto, K. (2010). Neural basis of the undermining effect of monetary reward on intrinsic motivation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 107(49), 20911-20916.

Panksepp, J., & Biven, L. (2012). The archaeology of mind: Neural origins of human emotion. WW Norton & Company.

Shigemune, Y., Kawasaki, I., Midorikawa, A., Baba, T., Takeda, A., & Abe, N. (2021). Intrinsic motivation in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a neuropsychological investigation of curiosity using dopamine transporter imaging. Neurological Sciences, 1-8.

Lee, W., & Reeve, J. (2020). Remembering pleasure and personal meaning from episodes of intrinsic motivation: an fMRI study. Motivation and Emotion, 44(6), 810-818.

https://dictionary.apa.org/integrity

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2019). Brick by brick: The origins, development, and future of self-determination theory. In Advances in motivation science (Vol. 6, pp. 111-156). Elsevier.

Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random house.

Sullivan, D., & Hardy, B. (2021). The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success. Hay House, Inc.

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This episode delves into the fascinating overlap of neuroscience, visualization, and mental imagery, empowering us to understand and harness our mind's power to transform our lives. We uncover how short, repeated visualization sessions can aid skill acquisition, how goal-setting can be enhanced with neuroscience-backed approaches, and how visualization can even ameliorate mental health.

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Dive into the fascinating world of cybernetics and discover how our bodies function as a complex control hierarchy, with the mind serving as the governor. Learn about cellular communication, the evolution of the nervous system, and the parallels between our bodies and societal structures. This discussion will redefine your understanding of your body and mind, inviting you to consider what kind of biological government you want to be. Tune in to unlock the massive potential of your mind and the intricacies of the systems that constitute your existence.

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You asked, we're here to answer! On this episode of The Social Brain, we will be addressing questions about all things neuroscience sent to us by viewers like you. Be sure to join in and leave any questions you have for future AMA episodes in the comments or the live chat!

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In this episode of The Social Brain, we will dive into the neuroscience of the self, exploring how the brain processes self-referent information, the role of identity in our evolution and development, and how identity can be used to make significant changes. Join us on this journey to uncover the neuroscience of the self, and its relationship with identity and identity development.

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Topics we cover in this episode:

- Evolution of narrative identity: Understanding the development of self

- Nature of self-processing: Cognitive theories and memory

- Neuroscience of the self: Role of mPFC and brain functions

- Altered states of consciousness and self-awareness effects

- Identity formation in adolescence: Brain development insights

- Connection between identity and group membership

- Identity as a decision-making filter: Implications for actions

- New findings on self-relevant information and brain processing

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- Taylor's video on identity: https://youtu.be/Upmz-Ah-nsk

- Dr. Dan Siegel on adolescent brain development: https://youtu.be/H1pf1xTMUng

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In this episode, we will explore the psychology and neuroscience of hope, starting in an unlikely place: the science of learned helplessness and depression.

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Topics:

- The Concept of Hope and Its Significance

- Overview of Learned Helplessness, Depression, and the "hope circuit" (especially the work of Drs. Martin Seligman and Steven Maier -- see related content for more)

- Take-Home Lessons from Learned Helplessness

- Learned Hopefulness and Positive Psychology

- The Power of Positive Emotions

- The Science and Power of Hope

- Strategies for Cultivating Hope in Daily Life

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- Dr. Martin Seligman interviewed about his book "The Hope Circuit": https://youtu.be/0wE8C-ErkcY

- Dr. Steven Maier's talk on stress, coping, and resilience: https://youtu.be/0EhbTSWZbMg

- Dr. Dan Tomasula's talk on learned hopefulness: https://youtu.be/cQp8tt2kefQ

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Discover true happiness through the lens of neuroscience. Dive into the fascinating world of hedonic hotspots, the pleasure cycle, and the neurological underpinnings of eudaimonia. Learn how the brain's default mode network may connect eudaimonic and hedonic happiness to the self and explore Drs. Morten Kringelbach and Kent Berridge's hypothesis on the role of optimal metastability in achieving a state of well-being, purpose, and flow.

In this video, you'll also gain practical strategies for increasing happiness in your daily life. Understand the importance of defining your values, engaging in activities that promote pleasure, and pursuing eudaimonia through meaningful experiences. Unlock the potential of your brain's pleasure system and embark on a journey towards a life well-lived with the insights provided by neuroscience research.

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Chapters:

00:00 What is true happiness?

01:19 Pleasure vs Eudaimonia

03:43 The Pleasure Cycle (Kringelbach and Berridge 2017)

08:10 Optimal Metastability and Eudaimonia (Kringelbach and Berridge 2017)

10:29 How to Increase Happiness (Values, Joy, & Meaning)

13:00 Summary of Video

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Sources:

- Kringelbach, M. L., & Berridge, K. C. (2017). The affective core of emotion: Linking pleasure, subjective well-being, and optimal metastability in the brain. Emotion Review, 9(3), 191-199.

- Alexander, R., Aragón, O. R., Bookwala, J., Cherbuin, N., Gatt, J. M., Kahrilas, I. J., ... & Styliadis, C. (2021). The neuroscience of positive emotions and affect: Implications for cultivating happiness and wellbeing. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 121, 220-249.

- https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/happiness/

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Probably the most important question we can ask is “how can I be happier?” Some people might find this question overly self-centered, but becoming happier is not only good for us, but everyone we come into contact with as well. Others, while agreeing that individual happiness is important, may nevertheless think it is impossible to be any happier than one’s genes or childhood determine. That is a myth. In fact, over the last fifty years, an entire field of psychological science (and more recently, neuroscience) has been created in order to understand and maximize individual human flourishing—positive psychology.

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In this episode, we will focus on some of the science behind positive psychology, but we will spend a lot of the time talking about how you can use this knowledge to create more happiness for yourself. We will also talk about some of the emerging neuroscientific literature, but we will go much deeper into this topic on a future episode.

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- Dr. Dan Gilbert's Talk on Happiness: https://youtu.be/7LSFN60Tz4o

- Huberman Lab episode on happiness: https://youtu.be/LTGGyQS1fZE

- Drs. Sam Harris and Laurie Santos on the science of happiness: https://youtu.be/p1UxKD8C_GA

- Dr. Richard Davidson on Wellbeing Skills: https://youtu.be/P_IFGbEnJ6w

- Positive Psychology AMA with Josh Dickson: https://www.youtube.com/live/vD_mB6bTO1c?feature=share

- Dr. Suzy Green on Positive Psychology: https://youtu.be/y2_VtsbxlPw

- Dr. Martin Seligman interviewed by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman: https://youtu.be/0wE8C-ErkcY

- Dr. Martin Seligman's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/9FBxfd7DL3E

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Ever wondered how caffeine keeps you awake, alert, and motivated? Discover the science behind this amazing molecule and how it affects your brain! In this video, I dive into the world of dopamine and uncover the unique way caffeine enhances dopamine signaling. Learn the surprising link between caffeine and other addictive substances, and how this mind-boosting compound can be both a friend and foe. Let’s explore the fascinating world of #caffeine!

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00:00 What is caffeine? How does it work?

00:54 Dopamine - How psychostimulants work

02:42 How caffeine affects the brain's dopamine system

04:32 How does caffeine keep us awake and inhibit sleep?

06:02 The Dark Side - Why caffeine can accelerate addiction

07:16 Caffeine has benefits and is safe in normal doses

08:37 The main source for this video - Ferre, 2016

09:02 Summary

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- Ferré, S. (2016). Mechanisms of the psychostimulant effects of caffeine: implications for substance use disorders. Psychopharmacology, 233, 1963-1979. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4846529/

- Chen, C., Lin, Y., Cai, F., Li, J., Li, H., & Li, X. (2022). Adenosine Downregulates the Activities of Glutamatergic Neurons in the Paraventricular Hypothalamic Nucleus Required for Sleep. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 16.

- Cornelis, M. C. (2019). The impact of caffeine and coffee on human health. Nutrients, 11(2), 416.

- Mohebi, A., Pettibone, J. R., Hamid, A. A., Wong, J. M. T., Vinson, L. T., Patriarchi, T., ... & Berke, J. D. (2019). Dissociable dopamine dynamics for learning and motivation. Nature, 570(7759), 65-70.

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In this episode of "The Social Brain," we delve into the fascinating world of how our brains create and track long-term goals and how we can harness these mechanisms to regulate our impulses, bad habits, and behavior.

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Join us as we explore the brain's role in effort, focus, and decision-making, and discover how our beliefs and passions influence our abilities to achieve change. Learn about the strategies for achieving change in your life, the early psychology of self-regulation, and the neuroscience behind self-control. We'll also discuss the fall of the ego depletion theory and introduce practical strategies for mastering self-control in various aspects of life.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to better understand your own mind, challenge your beliefs about what is possible, and unlock your true potential. Together, we'll uncover the incredible power that lies within the human brain – the power to envision and shape our future.

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- Ego Depletion and the Replication Crisis: https://youtu.be/fuA1l7bL954

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What causes depression? A chemical imbalance? Nope. A moral failing? Definitely not. What about deficits in the brain's ability to change itself? Maybe. In this Patreon-only livestream, we will explore the connections between depression and neuroplasticity. Based on the Integrative Model proposed by Rebecca Price and the late neuroscientist Ronald Duman (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7047599), we'll take a closer look at how deficits in neuroplasticity may be at the root of depression. In this livestream, I'll discuss: - How chronic stress and its impact on brain health can contribute to depression - The Integrative Model and its implications for understanding depression - Cognitive Control, The PFC, and Dopamine in Depression - The impact of depression on key brain regions such as the hippocampus and frontal cortex - How therapeutic techniques, including psychotherapy and pharmacology may be helping to increase brain plasticity in order to treat depression. Don't miss out! Patrons at the $4.99 tier and higher will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a live Q&A session. See you there! If you're watching this later and want access to the livestream when it airs, sign up for Sense of Mind's Patreon and get bonus content every month: www.patreon.com/senseofmind . You'll get: - Access to these exclusive monthly livestreams - Written (blog post) versions of all new videos, including this one! -- Don't forget to subscribe to this channel: @senseofmindshow And check out the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sense-of-mind/id1603691298 Follow Sense of Mind on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sense.ofmind/ -- Links to Content I Mentioned: - Dr. Ronald Duman's 2014 talk on ketamine and depression: https://youtu.be/yb6ZFCN7eSA - Dr. Rebecca Price's 2022 talk on ketamine and depression: https://youtu.be/DuotymRcWf0 - Huberman Lab ep. 34 on Depression: https://youtu.be/Xu1FMCxoEFc - The Social Brain ep. 14 on Neuroplasticity: https://youtube.com/live/9jrQfXaHrKM?feature=share -- References: - Price, R. B., & Duman, R. (2020). Neuroplasticity in cognitive and psychological mechanisms of depression: an integrative model. Molecular psychiatry, 25(3), 530-543. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7047599/ - Zhou, F. C., Wang, Y. Y., Zheng, W., Zhang, Q., Ungvari, G. S., Ng, C. H., ... & Xiang, Y. T. (2017). Prospective memory deficits in patients with depression: A meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders, 220, 79-85. - LeMoult, J., & Gotlib, I. H. (2019). Depression: A cognitive perspective. Clinical Psychology Review, 69, 51-66. - Dillon, D. G. (2015). The neuroscience of positive memory deficits in depression. Frontiers in psychology, 6, 1295. - Liberg, B., & Rahm, C. (2015). The functional anatomy of psychomotor disturbances in major depressive disorder. Frontiers in psychiatry, 6, 34. - Admon, R., Kaiser, R. H., Dillon, D. G., Beltzer, M., Goer, F., Olson, D. P., ... & Pizzagalli, D. A. (2017). Dopaminergic enhancement of striatal response to reward in major depression. American Journal of Psychiatry, 174(4), 378-386. - Belujon, P., & Grace, A. A. (2017). Dopamine system dysregulation in major depressive disorders. International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, 20(12), 1036-1046. - Whitton, A. E., Reinen, J. M., Slifstein, M., Ang, Y. S., McGrath, P. J., Iosifescu, D. V., ... & Schneier, F. R. (2020). Baseline reward processing and ventrostriatal dopamine function are associated with pramipexole response in depression. Brain, 143(2), 701-710. - Rutledge, R. B., Moutoussis, M., Smittenaar, P., Zeidman, P., Taylor, T., Hrynkiewicz, L., ... & Dolan, R. J. (2017). Association of neural and emotional impacts of reward prediction errors with major depression. JAMA psychiatry, 74(8), 790-797.

In this episode, we will explain how neuroplasticity works and how you can use it to improve your life.

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Throughout life, you are continually changing, shifting, adapting, learning, and becoming who you are. Another way of saying that is that your mind is continually changing, because you are your mind.

Of course, your brain is the physical substrate of your mind–the brain is what makes you you. So every change you have ever experienced is a result of your brain changing.

Your memories, your sense of who you are, your ability to do even the simplest tasks–all of it is stored as patterns of connections among cells in your brain. And whenever you remember some experience or fact, that is only possible because a certain pattern of neural activity occurs. If the connections weren’t stored as they are, your memories would disappear.

Your personality and sense of self also depend on the details of how the cells of your brain communicate with each other and the fact that you are approximately the same person (psychologically speaking) throughout life is a result of connections among neurons and the resulting patterns of neural activity. Your ability to sense and perceive the world and various objects within it is also the result of these connections and their activity.

The upshot of all of this is that you are malleable. More accurately, your mind is malleable because your brain is malleable. It is not infinitely malleable and none of us are blank slates at birth or any other time, but all of us can become better, happier, smarter versions of ourselves.

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-- Related Content:- The Brain's Way of Healing, by Norman Doidge: https://www.amazon.com/Brains-Way-Healing-Discoveries-Neuroplasticity/dp/067002550X- The Mind's Eye, by Oliver Sacks: https://www.amazon.com/Minds-Eye-Oliver-W-Sacks/dp/0330508903/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1680643958&sr=8-1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDVgfFzZVsA- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x41U9kRU_XA- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkJqkGX0ThQ- https://youtu.be/H-XfCl-HpRM

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In this episode, we'll delve into the fascinating science of emotions and explore the seven basic emotions that are hypothesized by neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp to be produced by separate neural circuits in the brain. According to the Panksepp, each of these emotions has a dedicated system in the subcortical regions of the brains of mammals. By activating these particular regions, a specific and intense emotional experience can be produced. In this video, I explain each of the seven systems, including their basic neuroanatomy and what happens when they're stimulated. From the RAGE system that triggers violent reactions to the PLAY system that's crucial for healthy childhood brain development, we explore the fascinating and complex world of emotions and how they play out in the brain. Support this channel on Patreon: www.patreon.com/senseofmind NOTE: In the episode, I explain that this is a contentious area of neuroscience and Panksepp's perspective has been critiqued by some, including neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett. In a future video, I will explain her theory and how it differs from Panksepp's. -- Chapters: 00:00 Panksepp’s seven basic (“primary-process”) emotions 00:53 The RAGE system 01:34 Caveat: the science of emotions is contentious 02:11 The three levels of emotion according to Panksepp 04:37 The FEAR system 05:15 The GRIEF (or PANIC) system 06:22 The LUST system 07:34 The CARE system 08:45 The PLAY system 09:36 The SEEKING system 10:56 How to support this channel -- References: Panksepp, J., & Biven, L. (2012). The archaeology of mind: Neural origins of human emotion. WW Norton & Company. Davis, K. L., & Montag, C. (2019). Selected principles of Pankseppian affective neuroscience. Frontiers in neuroscience, 12, 1025. https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/discover-interview-jaak-panksepp-pinned-down-humanitys-7-primal-emotions Panksepp, J., Lane, R. D., Solms, M., & Smith, R. (2017). Reconciling cognitive and affective neuroscience perspectives on the brain basis of emotional experience. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 76, 187-215.

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We’ve all experienced it at one point or another: that feeling of effortless, almost magical engagement with a task, where time seems to stand still and the world around us fades away. It’s the state of flow, and it’s been described as the ultimate form of happiness and productivity. Flow is a state that can be experienced in many different activities, from sports to art to work. It’s a feeling of being completely immersed in the task at hand, feeling a sense of ease and effortlessness in your actions. It’s a powerful state of being, and one that can help us to unlock our full potential and achieve our goals. With the right strategies, anyone can learn to tap into flow and experience its many benefits.

On this podcast, we’ll be exploring the neuroscience behind flow and how it can be achieved. We’ll talk about the brain chemistry involved, what happens in the brain when we’re in flow, and how to get into flow. We’ll also discuss the many benefits of flow, including heightened motivation and creativity, improved performance, and greater satisfaction with work. -- What do you want us to cover in future episodes? Drop it in the comments! -- Links to follow: Make sure to subscribe to Taylor's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUNqseoOq5DfzwCRI-7ZAow Subscribe to @senseofmindshow and follow on social media: https://linktr.ee/senseofmind Support The Social Brain on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/thesocialbrain Podcast: Social Brain Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-brain/id1645182617 -- Related Content: - Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIctf_EFV10&feature=youtu.be - Paper: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00158/full- Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763422004456?via%3Dihub- Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010945222001836 -- #flow #flowstate #neuroscienceofflow #neuroscienceofmotivation #motivation #neuroscience #thesocialbrain #socialneuroscience

What truly sets humans apart from other animals? In this episode, we'll explore the human brain and the unique characteristics that define our species. From our extraordinary language abilities and unmatched cognitive control to our intricate social networks and emotional experiences, we'll uncover the neurological basis for these traits and discuss their profound implications on human culture and civilization.

Join us on this intellectual adventure as we examine the anatomy of the human brain, comparing it to the brains of other primates and shedding light on the evolution of our exceptional mental capacities. We'll cover fascinating topics such as language, long-term planning, interoception, and theory of mind (ToM). By exploring these areas, we'll paint a picture of what it means to be human from a neurological perspective.

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Explore the fascinating evolution of the cerebral cortex, the most sophisticated brain region, which is crucial for complex cognition and perception. In this episode, you'll learn how the cortex evolved from a simple network of nerves in giant worms to the highly specialized and intricately wired cortex of haplorrhines, the primate group that includes humans. Discover the selection pressures that drove the lateral expansion of the cortex and the exponential growth of white matter connections. Plus, learn how the cerebellum, the brain structure involved in motor movement and balance, contributed to the expansion of the cortex. Don't miss this in-depth exploration of the fascinating evolution of the brain! Subscribe now and join me for the next video in this series, which will explain the uniqueness of the human brain. (For a complete list of sources, go to: https://youtu.be/h_rwRgD8yN4)

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Chapters: 

00:00 The Cerebral Cortex (the basics) 

02:47 Brain Evolution Basics 

04:56 Evolution of the Cortex 

10:21 Summary 

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