In This Episode
Adam Gazzaley and Wisdom Labs’ Dr. Parneet Pal, discuss the challenges of the modern world for our ancient brains, how to become aware of, and overcome, the interference of distraction and multitasking, and the new era of digital medicine. Conversation includes: The critical elements of what it means to be human, ethical design of technology, the cascading effect of cognitive challenges, and harnessing neuroplasticity through experience to develop stronger brains.
Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D. is Professor in Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry at the UCSF, and the Founder and Executive Director of Neuroscape. Dr. Gazzaley is co-founder and Chief Science Advisor ofAkili Interactive Labs and JAZZ Venture Partners. He has filed multiple patents, authored over 125 scientific articles, and delivered over 525 invited presentations around the world. He recently co-authored The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World. He has received many awards, including the 2015 Society for Neuroscience – Science Educator Award.
Links:
- Adam Gazzaley
- Neuroscape
- The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World
- The Perception Action Cycle
- Closed Loop Systems and Neural Plasticity
- Akili
- NeuroRacer
- Neuroracer study at UCSF
- EVO – Cognitive ADHD Video Game Exploratory Study
- MediTrain
- Kevin Kelly
Show Notes
- 2:08 – The Cognition Crisis
- 4:06 – Your Interactive Brain
- 5:50 – Ancient Humans in a Modern World
- 7:14 – Navigating Interference
- 8:13 – Empathy for Our Evolution
- 9:08 – Distraction and Multitasking
- 11:20 – The Conflict of Goals
- 12:32 – Internal and External Interference
- 16:04 – The High Price of Distraction
- 18:35 – Leaning into the Discomfort of Workplace Distraction
- 19:57 – The Complex and Beautiful Brain
- 22:23 – Developing Stronger Brains
- 24:27 – Enhancing Neuroplasticity
- 26:12 – Experiences vs. Pharmaceuticals
- 28:12 – Challenges in Reproducing Experiential Treatment
- 29:07 – The Video Game Solution
- 31:59 – The Brave New Frontier of Digital Medicine
- 37:33 – Neuroscape’s Meditrain
- 41:20 – Optimizing Workplace Environments
- 43:41 – Urban Myths of Neuroscience Debunked
- 45:26 – Educational Tools for Improving Cognition
- 46:31 – The Responsibility of Technology Developers
