How to Focus to Change Your Brain | Episode 6

<p>This episode introduces neuroplasticity- which is how our brain and nervous system learns and acquires new capabilities. I describe the differences between childhood and adult neuroplasticity, the chemicals involved and how anyone can increase their rate and depth of learning by leveraging the science of focus. I describe specific tools for increasing focus and learning. The next two episodes will cover the ideal protocols for specific types of learning and how to make learning new information more reflexive.</p> <p>Thank you to our sponsors:</p> <ul> <li>InsideTracker - <a href= "http://insidetracker.com/huberman">http://insidetracker.com/huberman</a></li> <li>Headspace - <a href= "http://headspace.com/specialoffer">http://headspace.com/specialoffer</a></li> <li>Madefor - <a href= "http://getmadefor.com/">http://getmadefor.com/</a> -- code: Huberman</li> </ul> <p>Supplements from Thorne:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "http://www.thorne.com/u/huberman">http://www.thorne.com/u/huberman</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Reference: <a href= "https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(16)30332-3?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0960982216303323%3Fshowall%3Dtrue"> https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(16)30332-3?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0960982216303323%3Fshowall%3Dtrue</a></p> <p>Timestamps below.</p> <ul> <li>00:00 Introduction</li> <li>03:50 Plasticity: What Is it, & What Is It For?</li> <li>06:30 Babies and Potato Bugs</li> <li>08:00 Customizing Your Brain</li> <li>08:50 Hard-Wired Versus Plastic Brains</li> <li>10:25 Everything Changes At 25</li> <li>12:29 Costello and Your Hearing</li> <li>13:10 The New Neuron Myth</li> <li>14:10 Anosmia: Losing Smell</li> <li>15:13 Neuronal Birthdays Near Our Death Day</li> <li>16:45 Circumstances for Brain Change</li> <li>17:21 Brain Space</li> <li>18:30 No Nose, Eyes, Or Ears</li> <li>19:30 Enhanced Hearing and Touch In The Blind</li> <li>20:20 Brain Maps of The Body Plan</li>