David Eagleman - Brain Expert & Entrepreneur | The Science Behind Peak Mental Performance

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Business, Careers, Self-improvement, Education, Entrepreneurship

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🗓️ 23 April 2025

⏱️ 100 minutes

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David Eagleman is a neuroscientist, author, and science communicator known for his work on brain plasticity, time perception, and consciousness. He is an adjunct professor at Stanford University and the CEO of Neosensory, a company developing wearable devices to expand human sensory experiences. Eagleman is also the author of several bestselling books, including Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain and Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain. Through his research, writing, and public speaking, he bridges the gap between complex neuroscience and everyday understanding.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Intro

03:24 - David’s Most Fascinating Brain Discovery

05:33 - The Biggest Brain Myth We Believed

09:53 - How Fast Can the Brain Adapt?

13:02 - Human vs Animal Brains: What’s the Difference?

16:12 - How the Brain Handles the Unknown

22:11 - Sponsor Break

24:59 - Is Beating Fear Like Learning a Skill?

30:25 - Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s?

36:57 - Habits That Harm Your Brain

42:26 - Why We Sabotage Our Future Selves

45:01 - Sponsor Break

48:41 - Tricks to Stay Loyal to Your Future Self

53:26 - Motivation Is a Scam

55:55 - Die Every Day to Reach Your Goals

58:55 - What Negative Thoughts Do to Your Brain

1:02:01 - David’s Life-Changing Lesson

1:03:15 - Gut Instinct vs. Bias

1:05:37 - Why Time Feels Different for Everyone

1:09:30 - Can We Trust Our Memories?

1:17:05 - What Keeps David Up at Night

1:28:54 - David’s Life Advice to His Kids

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