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Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Fan Favorite: David Eagleman on The Science of Possibility and Reshaping the Future

Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Impact Theory

Education, News, News Commentary, Philosophy, Technology, Society & Culture, Business, Self-improvement

4.75.1K Ratings

🗓️ 28 December 2024

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

David Eagleman was always filled with wonder by the things he didn’t understand. The writer and the presenter of the amazing international PBS series The Brain, internationally best-selling author, and Vice Chair of the World Economic Forum in the area of Behavior and Neuroscience sits down with Tom Bilyeu to discuss the beautiful complexity of the brain in this episode of Impact Theory. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 4-25-17 SHOW NOTES David talks about what began his fascination with the brain. [3:53] David shares the types of questions he asks in his first book “Sum.” [6:01] Tom and David discuss the immeasurable power of the galaxy. [13:24] David describes the gravitational pull that draws him to science. [17:24] David explains the potato head theory and sticking new information into the brain. [20:46] Tom and David discuss how neosensory helps develop a new perception of the world. [24:40] David tells why the computer is a terrible metaphor for the brain. [35:33] David talks about imperfect memories, getting more inputs, and associations. [38:24] Tom and David discuss the notion of free will. [41:14] David explores structural pathways and creating new senses in humans. [45:09] David talks about neuro law and understanding the variety in people’s brains. [48:52] David defines the impact that he wants to have on the world. [51:30] FOLLOW DAVID PERSONAL WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1HolTSw ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2oHFTdy TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2kWj31m INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2ooDnFF FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2punxho CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at  https://landroverUSA.com Momentous: Shop now at https://livemomentous.com and use code IMPACT for 20% your new Momentous routine. Betterhelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory and get 10% off your first month. Netsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://netsuite.com/theory Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

You're listening to the Impact Theory podcast, your source of empowering ideas and actionable techniques from the world's highest achievers.

0:08.5

Join host Tom Bill You, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion-dollar brand Quest Nutrition,

0:14.7

on a journey to unlock your potential and realize your vision of success.

0:19.4

Welcome to Impact.

0:24.1

Everybody, welcome to Impact Theory.

0:27.0

You were here, my friends, because you believe that human potential is nearly limitless,

0:31.1

but you know that having potential is not the same as actually doing something with it.

0:35.2

So our goal with this show and company is to introduce you to the people and ideas

0:39.7

that are going to help you actually execute on your dreams.

0:43.4

All right.

0:44.1

Today's guest is one of the most widely recognized names

0:46.7

in modern neuroscience,

0:48.4

and his unique approach to his work and life

0:50.7

continued to bankrupt my ability to explain him.

0:54.2

But let me try.

0:55.6

He's the writer and presenter of the amazing international PBS series The Brain,

1:00.4

and he's published multiple best-selling books and over 100 academic articles for prestigious

1:06.4

journals such as science and nature.

1:08.7

His work is utterly captivating because his infectious

1:12.1

enthusiasm makes it really clear that he's filled with wonder by the things that he

1:16.3

doesn't understand. He's not a guy that uses science to blind people who delight in life's

1:21.2

mysteries. Instead, he uses science to become fluent in the language of nature. His mother said

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