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Podcast: Life Examined
Episode: Unlocking the mysteries of the brain
Description: The most advanced technology ever discovered is the three pound organ encased inside our skulls. In his latest book, βLivewiredβ neuroscientist David Eagleman describes why our brains are constantly changing: the more the brain absorbs the more it adjusts. How has the pandemic impacted this amazing brain circuitry? And what are the impacts on children's brains, stuck at home with extended hours of screen time? Get full access to Life Examined at lifeexamined.substack.com/subscribe