Lessons From Neuroscience
Many people have called the human brain, with its 86 billion neurons and hundreds of trillions of connections, the most complex thing in the universe. As the pace of neuroscience research quickens and the sheer volume of findings explodes, it has never been more important to separate fact from fiction, reality from hyperbole. This course addresses both the myths and mysteries of the brain, exchanging outdated or outright incorrect ideas for cutting-edge insights.
Lecture 1:
Is Your Brain Perfectly Designed?
Lecture 2:
Are Bigger Brains Smarter?
Lecture 3:
Is Mental Illness Just a Chemical Imbalance?
Lecture 4:
Are Creative People Right-Brained?
Lecture 5:
How Different Are Male and Female Brains?
Lecture 6:
How Accurate Is Your Memory?
Lecture 7:
Do You Only Use 10% of Your Brain?
Lecture 8:
Do You Perceive the World as It Really Is?
Lecture 9:
Is Your Brain Too Smart for Magic Tricks?
Lecture 10:
Is Your Brain Objective?
Lecture 11:
Do You Have 5 Independent Senses?
Lecture 12:
Can Certain Foods Make You Smarter?
Lecture 13:
Can Brain Games Make You Smarter?
Lecture 14:
Does Your Brain Shut Down during Sleep?
Lecture 15:
Are Your Decisions Rational?
Lecture 16:
Are You Always Conscious while Awake?
Lecture 17:
Are Other Animals Conscious?
Lecture 18:
Can You Multitask Efficiently?
Lecture 19:
Are Dreams Meaningful?
Lecture 20:
Can Brain Scans Read Your Mind?
Lecture 21:
Can Adult Brains Change for the Better?
Lecture 22:
Do Special Neurons Enable Social Life?
Lecture 23:
Is Your Brain Unprejudiced?
Lecture 24:
Does Technology Make You Stupid?
