Anna Abraham, PhD - The Science of Creativity & Imagination

Anna Abraham, PhD, discusses the psychological and neurophysiological bases of creativity and other aspects of the human imagination.

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Stephen Macknik, PhD & Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD - Neuromagic & Illusion

Neuroscientists and professors Drs. Stephen Macknick & Susana Martinez-Conde discuss the wide overlap between neuroscience and magic, and how everyday life is essentially an illusion.

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Elena Antonova, PhD - The Brain of a Mental Olympian

Elena Antonova, PhD, neuroscientist and senior lecturer at Brunel University London, talks about the brains of long-term meditators and the 4 stages of meditation practice development.

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Antonio Damasio, MD, PhD - Origins of the Mind

Antonio Damasio, MD, PhD, neurologist, psychologist and best-selling author, speaks about the evolution of the mind and the origin of consciousness.

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Sidarta Ribeiro, PhD - Sleep & Dreams

Sidarta Ribeiro, PhD, neuroscientist, author and professor, discusses the evolution of sleep and the importance of remembering your dreams.

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Amishi Jha, PhD - The Power of Focus

Amishi Jha, PhD, neuroscientist and professor of psychology, talks about her research on the neural basis of attention and the effects of mindfulness-based training programs on people in high-stress situations.

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Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD - Taking Control of Your Brain

Famous neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor talks about the brain hemorrhage that led to her stroke of insight, the inner workings of a human brain, and how to become your best self.

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Nelson Dellis - The Mind of a Memory Champion

4x USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis discusses the mechanics of memory and tells us how to remember (and forget) anything.

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Michael Taft - Deep Mind Training

Bestselling author, podcaster, and meditation teacher Michael Taft discusses frameworks for understanding the mind and methods for deep mind training.

Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD - The Science of Happiness

Harvard psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar discusses the science of happiness and how we can all lead happier lives.

Tamara Russell, MSc, PhD, PsyD - Martial Arts, Neuroscience & Mindfulness

Author, lecturer and black belt, Dr. Tamara Russell talks about her training in Shaolin Kung Fu and the neuroscience of martial arts and mindfulness.