That Neuroscience Guy

The neuroscience of everyday life without the big words. If you are fascinated with the human brain and would like to learn something new, this is the podcast for you.

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Trust

Episode Date: September 19, 2021

Season 2 of That Neuroscience Guy is here! We kick off the season by discussing the neuroscience of why and how humans trust each other. 

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Evilness

Episode Date: June 20, 2021

It's a simple question: why do people do bad things? In today's episode, I discuss the neuroscience behind evilness. 

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Left Brain/Right Brain

Episode Date: June 18, 2021

Have you ever had someone tell you they are more left- or right-brained? Its commonly thought that we can have a more active left or right side of our...

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Emotion

Episode Date: May 30, 2021

Why does your heart race when you hear horror movie music? How does being sad lead to craving ice cream? In today's episode, I discuss the neuroscienc...

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The God Spot

Episode Date: May 23, 2021

You may have heard of a unique phenomenon where some people have intense religious experiences following a seizure. In some cases, these people may ev...

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Alzheimer's and Dementia

Episode Date: April 25, 2021

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are prevalent and devastating conditions. In today's episode, we discuss the neuroscience of Alzheimer's and Dementia...

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Depression and the Brain

Episode Date: April 11, 2021

Depression is a prevalent yet complex condition, and there are multiple ways it can affect the brain. In today's episode, we discuss the neuroscience...

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What is EEG?

Episode Date: March 28, 2021

"Brainwaves" help us explain how the brain works, which is why I study them all the time. But what is a brainwave? In today's episode, I discuss what...

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How do we become experts?

Episode Date: March 22, 2021

You've probably heard that 10,000 hours of practice makes us an expert at something. But why is this the case? In this episode, we discuss the neurosc...

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Grabbing an Apple

Episode Date: February 28, 2021

Seems simple right? Wrong. Grabbing an apple pushes your brain to the max. In today's episode, we will discuss the neuroscience of human movement.