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Dec 15, 2023
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BS 214 Seventeenth Annual Review Episode
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Brain Science
Dr. Ginger Campbell
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Executive Summary
The episode provides a year-in-review of key neuroscience topics, including the scientific and philosophical debate on free will, challenging deterministic viewpoints with evolutionary arguments.
It highlights the obsolescence of older brain models, advocating for an integrated view where emotion and cognition are deeply intertwined, as exemplified by the multifaceted roles of the amygdala and thalamus.
The discussion showcases the power of model organisms like the roundworm C.
elegans in advancing research into neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's.
The host addresses the societal impact of science, covering the psychology of misinformation and the importance of building cognitive immunity, while also announcing the conclusion of the podcast after 17 years.
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