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Brain Science, for the curious! We're exploring what it means to be human.

This podcast is not in production. Please browse and enjoy the archive below.

Brain Science Brain Science #3

Humans and habits

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2019-09-27T11:00:00Z #brain-science +1 🎧 8,626

Mireille and Adam explore the habit loop, the role of environment as a cue, behavior change, the role of dopamine, willpower as a finite resource, and the impact of social influences on habits.

As with any change, we need to collect data. Instead of trying to change a habit right away, treat yourself like a scientist in a data gathering stage and experiment with different rewards to better understand your habit loops. Making and breaking a habit is different for everyone.

Brain Science Brain Science #1

The fundamentals of being human

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2019-08-06T16:00:00Z #brain-science +1 🎧 12,630

In this inaugural episode, Mireille and Adam explore what it means to be human at the most basic level. Our goal is to explore the inner-workings of the human brain to better understand our humanity. What are we capable of? What are the common experiences of life we all share? We start by asking the question, β€œwhat are the fundamentals of being human?”

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