Neurohacking: rewiring your brain | Don Vaughn | TEDxUCLA

We've all heard of the phrase "life hack". But have you heard of something called a "brain hack"? Don Vaughn gives us the inside scoop on the amazing powers of the human brain.
Don Vaughn is a UCLA PhD Student and DJ.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@xanderson444]

5 years of weed abuse now sober and I’m so incredibly self conscious and feel symptoms of depersonalization. I’m now trying to heal my mind, body and soul. Wish me luck!

[@chukamekkam4609]

Did weed improve anything? Can you be self conscious and smoke weed every once and a while. Just wondering because I feel like I have some of my best revelations after smoking.

[@xanderson444]

@@chukamekkam4609 No, for me I can't smoke in moderation because it's addicting. Weed did help my creativity and insight as well but now I'm trying to find that same feeling on my own again. Those feelings already exist within you and weed can certainly help in those aspects but you should do what feels right! But for me it's not worth it because of the anxiety.

[@cihansariyildiz1748]

@@xanderson444 I agree with you, I am still smoking but I am in a progress to rewire my brain and changing habits. Weed didn’t make me creative but it made me feel comfortable when I feel uncomfortable of the thoughts in my brain but it was just a short term effect, now It is an habit and giving me only more anxiety. But habits can be changed, brain can be rewired

[@G-Mastah]

Same proceessssss

[@gracielealves6264]

God bless you 😊.

[@joeblack3878]

I’m a recovering addict and I actually stumbled upon self re-wiring today. I had a trigger moment and I got ready to self medicate as now “was the time.” As I was about to, I paused, focused on my breathing, and wrote an apology letter to myself that acknowledged why what I was about to do was unhealthy. It didn’t make the anxiety or my heart rate reduce… but it did start the process of rerouting my neurons. I’m going to use this strategy moving forward on my recovery journey. Currently about to make it to day 7.

[@raerae6422]

Faith in humanity restored. For deaf parents, siblings and grandparents to get a visual on their lil’ bubs chatter is huge. The bond would be so much stronger and the positive mental health benefits could be life-changing for both parties. Kudos 👏👏👏

[@zoozoocharlie8618]

Developing technology to help deaf parents understand and connect with their babies?? It's this guy and people like him that make America great.

[@Nevermore093]

That has nothing to do with America being "great."

[@Nevermore093]

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[@lilblondeboy4142]

Yes it’s great but neurohacking could be used for many different bad things

[@leeles]

Thanks for this informative and passionate TED Talk. It is amazing to learn how neuroplastic and able to change our brain is. Great that you are pursuing the exploration of alternative treatments for depression. We all still have a lot to learn about our brain and how to develop it and keep it healthy. Thank you for contributing to this with your knowledge, ideas and scientific projects.

[@ppereza1861]

Bravo! I find fascinating all the potential that we have inside ourselves that we are yet to discover, and these findings are really incredible. The energy of the speaker in his delivery how much he's connected with his research. I first knew about this topic from the book The brainy that changes itself, it's just amazing. Brilliant talk, thanks !

[@donvaughnofficial]

+Anelxander Perez Thanks!

[@lugandnut]

The potential for this is awesome - even in neurodegereative disease. Great times!

[@sylviannmurray2856]

Hi Lisa - Just when I was thinking about my ""trolls" who became very destructive... then you say "neurohacking" (will read later). What a mess - was days without a phone (lost) and computer (hacked by 9 at least). Well I am back now and trying to get things working.

[@donaldavaughn]

+Lisa Vanderburg Thank you, Lisa- it will be a big part of the future in treating mental disease.

[@AmberCampion]

You explained the brain very well. Thanks for the great points about depression.

[@Slava-om1sz]

Mid his talk I wanted to connect Don with David Eagleman and seconds later Don just shouts out his name. That is one science packed and well put talk.

[@maclover1524]

This is so exciting!! I've been doing a lot of research and reading about neuroplasticity and find it fascinating! The possibilities are enormous for helping people with alzheimers, depression, addiction, mood disorders. I love and agree with him that taking drugs may help some people in the short term but may also do long term damage.

[@coconut-tea]

Even that long term damage from drugs can be healed with neuroplasticity. Even heroine addicts were able to recover to unbelievable degree with neuroplasticity, after taking their drugs for years. But better not take them in the first place! If you catch a wrong antidepressant it might even kill you. I’d recommend the books: Anatomy of an Epidemic The brain that changes itself The power of the subconscious mind (the first half of it is actually only good). They will change your life.

[@mjshofa]

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[@estefaniaibanezreyes4078]

Awesome talk. What's funny is that... I've been watching tons of Ted Talks about neuroplasticity to see how I can fix my treatment-resistant depression because I'm literally out of options... and this guy talks about the exact topic I was researching. :)

[@aphysique]

Have u heard of ppl using Mother Earth's plant medicine's? Have you been enlightened to the fact that Ketamine has been administered with astounding result's I might add!👌

[@TheAlphaMinx]

Estefanía Ibáñez Reyes Mel robbins ... check out her KZbin videos and her free help packs

[@donvaughnofficial]

I hope you found what you were looking for

[@danielj6388]

start do the physical activity like exercise or jog which increases heart rate daily....u will see difference in brain

[@nikraby1939]

Try the Wim Hof method!

[@amandagioia1]

You can fix a lot of issues using your own thoughts, I know you can for a fact. It does take a little time to show huge effects and you have to keep away from any extreme situations that you know upset you as much as possible but it works. Workout relax take walks breath a little. I talked to people but I pretty much stayed to myself for a year with kids at home you can do this too and people told me they saw some changes in me and by the end they stuck. Eight years later and I still feel the difference.

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[@bennym1326]

Amanda Ashley that's a great story I'm currently struggling from Anxiety and OCD and have started the rigorous task of changing the way I engage with my thoughts and changing my subconscious believes It's not easy but I pray my persistence pays off Thanks for sharing a positive message ✌🏻

[@analarson2920]

The challenge for all of us to give a new life to ourselves is to live daily 24/7 that which we wish to be for 9 months, at that time we would have become that new person. I believe it was a Socrates challenge.

[@JRussAle]

Benny M If you persist it will pay off. If you don't end up sticking with it, you will still experience changes and benefits from your limited practice as well as simply knowing about the practice and how to recognize issues. If you meditate and just focus on your breath, not trying to change it, just observing it. Observe your chest rising and falling, the feeling of cool air entering your nostrils and warm air exiting your mouth or nostrils, your lungs filling, your belly inflating, notice anything at all that is being changed by the breathing process. You might also notice that at the end of each inhalation and exhalation, there is a span if time, seconds, where you have stopped breathing. Observe that time and it will begin to increase with practice. It is important though, for you not to try and put effort into breathing or mediation. It should be a time of observation. It shouldn't be strict unless you find peace in that, but you can meditate any time, place, sitting, laying down, morning night, while walking, even chores like dish washing. Once you practice and get used to it, it is possible to enter into a meditative state anywhere, loud or quiet, comfortable or not. Now, while you are observing your breaths and subtle body changes your mind will inevitably begin to wander. When you're beginning it happens more frequently. It's normal and it's important. You will catch yourself in thought and not even know for how long or why. It's like when you're reading a book and halfway down the page you realize you have no idea what's happening because your mind was off somewhere else. That happens during meditation but your mind is not lost somewhere else, it is caught within. When you catch this, it is your conscious mind recognizing your subconscious and what your subconscious mind is running through your head is very important. Why? Because those thoughts are the true influencers of our moods and habits and we almost never recognize them lurking or understand how much they are affecting us. Try, during your meditation, when you catch these obsessive subconscious thoughts running around, to simply recognize them, don't judge or overanalyze or dive deeper into them. Just say hello, make a little note that it was on your mind, and let go back to your breath. If it returns don't become frustrated, you can even pause an write it down. Another Zen technique is to speak to your emotion. When you recognize that you are becoming anxious, instead of wondering why and fixating on it, simply acknowledge it with compassion by saying "Hello anxiety. I recognize you. Don't worry, i will treat you well." You will experience immediate relief because your emotion is inseparable from "you", so the manner in which you react to and treat your feelings and concerns is the same as how you are treating yourself. I know this was long, i hope you had the chance and patience to read it and that i made some sense. It can be difficult to describe, but suffering from similar issues, I've tried anything and just about everything and meditation and breathing truly help in a way that is less like the band aid that medications can provide, and more of a life changing perspective and a chance at lasting peace. Just remember, your negative thoughts and behaviors are there for some reason. Rather than hide from them or fight them, try acknowledging them with compassion as you would a cut or scrape, and get closer to the negative things. They will eventually reveal their true causes and nature to you and by then you will be at peace with them and able to actually heal, adapt, and let go. I wish you the best of luck on this rough journey, but your attitude in your comment suggests you are already well on your way.

[@analarson2920]

Very thoughtful of you, blessings.

[@lizcrittenden8744]

This is so fascinating! My brain changed because I listened to him. My neural pathways changed.

[@donvaughnofficial]

Sounds like you got the message ;)

[@scottherf]

Very true.

[@SecretaryBirdable]

Straight to the point. Well done.

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[@donvaughnofficial]

Thanks Mimi - glad you enjoyed it

[@sidesplitters]

ha ha ha ha - best comment!!

[@jackfenn7524]

Yes!

[@jane_7193]

Don, thank you. You really have talent for lecturing. It is amazingly easy to listen to you talking on a demanding subject.

[@Jatayu9]

I like this guy, his optimistic about helping people

[@FiberFairy22]

Even the way his name rhymes pleases me :D Thanks for this fabulously insightful and informational talk, Don Vaughn!

[@mewowsingh]

Thanks TED...

[@angelicasbestversion3301]

Brave. Thank you for sharing life changing insights with us just the way you are. Thank you.

[@donvaughnofficial]

Glad you enjoyed ;)

[@TheLiliasinclair]

I LOVED this, thank you so much, the most important info for our future

[@donvaughnofficial]

Thank you

[@mindvolution]

True scientist! That's the passion! Wonderful talk.

[@rebeccadawn5751]

Love this! Thank you for your work

[@donvaughnofficial]

Thank you

[@azzatamano2826]

Awesome speech! Very informative, thanks much for sharing! 👏

[@donvaughnofficial]

Thank you

[@scarletsummer3526]

Just like out body adjusts to having 1 kidney after a life time of having 2 kidneys. Our body's adjust amazingly sometimes. Brain or where ever.

[@LoisSharbel]

What an interesting and helpful presentation! Thank you for inspiring us to continue expanding our abilities to learn and enjoy this magnificent gift of life. The discoveries being made daily about the possibilities available to us are thrilling. You are enriching lives with this talk.

[@donvaughnofficial]

+Lois Sharbel Thanks very much Lois!

[@viviantaylor1251]

This is awesome. Its amazing what the brain can do

[@donaldavaughn]

+Vivian Taylor 100Billion neurons can do amazing things!

[@johnhirchakiii6222]

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[@amyirwin6691]

incredible. its good you're using this information to help improve peoples lives

[@donaldavaughn]

+Amy Irwin thanks Amy- there's the potential to help more; we just need to keep learning.

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[@williamjayaraj2244]

Excellent lecture by Don Vaughan on rewiring your brain. Fantastic study. The brains nature being, Neuro plasticity in nature , by carefully rewiring it can help solving many brain related sickness. Thank you.

[@donvaughnofficial]

Thanks William

[@cosmicserpent1879]

I'm surprised by the amount of negative feedback on this video. He is telling the truth. Try to to actually listen to what he is saying.

[@sepehrkarimi9340]

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[@jackfenn7524]

Cosmic and intelligent. (Cute too!) (Isn't that you on the Caduceus?) (The "Caduceus" is the medical symbol worn by most doctors.) It actually refers to electric eels, used throughout history to treat thousands of diseases.

[@allnutstew]

Cosmic Serpent it's trumpers thinking that he's a"snowflake" because he's talking about something most knuckle draggers can't grasp.

[@moonlightlady9703]

I listened to what he was saying, and he's just re-packaging the old electric shock treatment.

[@paulagrimm6412]

@@moonlightlady9703 He's not using electrocution , he's using a "magnetic pulse" much more gentle and humane, not even the same.

[@lauraplombon1844]

Incredible!! ❤

[@sandeepkumarkushwaha9428]

Wonderful speech . Ty

[@choukkarsadhana]

Very Informative and helpful. I'm keen on such Brain related researchered Talks. Thank U Ted Talks.. for doing a Great job. Sadhana Choukkar.

[@lauradegregorio5005]

Thank you for sharing Beening depressed as a child of neglect, 10 years ago having two cancer, was on antidepressants for 5 years, 2019 finally off them Now its up to me , to Live a healthier life in the mind.

[@dallasstarkes1737]

this was amazing

[@donvaughnofficial]

+Dallas Starkes Thanks

[@joelpierson2628]

I'm also extremely interested in Neural plasticity but not from an academic view point. I'm interested in personal growth and how to get there. I don't have any note worthy impediments like stroke or epilepsy. I just want to do specific things better. My focus at the moment is playing drums at age 70 which is frivolous but please keep reading. Decades ago, George Stone wrote a book called Stick Control which is a collection of RLRR LRLL and other examples of this idea. His instruction was to play each exercise a few times and move on to the next in precise metronome time where there is no stress. Of coarse I rejected all this when young wanting to get to the good stuff and be playing at the Hollywood bowl with Cream asap! Shockingly, it never happened! Fast forward to age seventy and Neural Plasticity, I clearly know where I went wrong. I didn't do the right process to make the connections for my extremities to do what I wanted them to do. Apparently, some people have the capacity to do what they are told like practice Stick Control diligently without question with total belief in the outcome. I'm not one of them! The missing information for me was the "How is this going to work and what is happening when doing it?" Certainly George Stone didn't know either but somehow he had some inspiration or special knowledge ? Anyhow, I recently started working through his book. First time I tried, it seemed impossible. My coordination and timing was totally off. I persisted with it only by trust there would be improvement and it did. Six months later, I was exposed to Neurol Plasticity and found the missing link to my learning deficiencies. Two days ago, I challenged myself to applying Stick Control exercises but, this time using my left hand and right foot. Day one, it was once again seemingly impossible however, I told myself, I know how this works. I'm creating the necessary neural connection in my brain. It's not an extremity problem, age related deficiency or any other perceived (I can't) reason. I worked this 4 times the first day for about 5 minutes each time. I mixed the exercise up by playing it for eight measures without stopping and stop for a measure. Then I played it for one measure and rested for one. I did this because I noticed a lack of accuracy when starting. I struggled with that some. The next morning, I started again and to my joy, it had become remarkably easier and the accuracy was superb. I realized that in a very short period of time and effort and in a very controlled and disciplined way, I had established the pathway in my brain for this task. The confidence this brings to light is invaluable.

[@momking7616]

Joel Pierson Along a similar method, I recently read a book written in “layman’s terms” of the brain, conscious and subconscious, vibrational energies related, etc. The book was written by Carolyn White, PhD and titled “Think It... Say It.... Be It”. For a shorter book of about 125 pages, it took longer than normal for me to read - this was because the information she presented in the book was succinct, without “filler, fluff or medical jargon”. Congrats on you stick technique! Anyone can learn at any age. PS: I thank my brain, organs, cells, _________, daily for working to keep my body healthy, and replenishing as needed. Are my words working? Is it a placebo effect? It doesn’t matter because I feel great✨

[@joelpierson2628]

@@momking7616 I ordered the book. Thanks for the recommendation. I can't get enough of this. Check out Brain HQ. Exercises to rejuvenate neural pathways and create new specialized one's. I only have 15 to 25 years remaining on the planet. I want to make the most out of it. It's possible!

[@momking7616]

Joel Pierson I hope you enjoy the book! I’ll also take a look into your recommendation you noted. I’m willing to continue learning all I can while I’m still here as well.

[@momking7616]

Joel Pierson I found the website you suggested (Brainhq exercises), at first I thought it was a book as well. Fortunately I found it through the ‘magic’ of Google. Thanks again for sharing your personal story, and the name of the website.

[@pegdunn9236]

Joel Pierson thank you for sharing your experience (strength and hope)! I am always so impressed with drummers/percussionists. Perhaps I will buy a pair of sticks! or attempt some rhythms on my djembe again! Also looking into DBT. At 56, am ready to launch some new pathways!

[@dineshgupta1553]

Wow, this is exciting

[@sushmakashyap4687]

Thank you for a very inspiring talk. I had 6 months ago hamarage and stroke, because of which I have weakness in my left side. Iam able to walk however there is still weakness in my left arm. Ido excercise every day. Eil I regain my fingers and left arm.

[@kevinfletcher5716]

If you want to improve communication between parents and children teach them sign language, they can sign words quicker than they can learn to speak them and can gesticulate their needs long before they express them verbally, other than with crying. If you really want to improve a family dynamic, start there.

[@doricetimko332]

That would be awesome! I have a recently acquired speech disability n reside in a rural area. I’m holding back on learning sign language becuz few, if any persons around me are able to converse in/ comprehend same. I have yet to find another device or technology that effectively supports my disability in most parts of my life. Affordability is another barrier to those devices that would help somewhat. It’s a whole new world, a new level of understanding disability (I have a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling) and a stark reality of how people judge others. I am often treated as if deaf- tho I communicate that I can hear. Or. I am treated as if I have an intellectual disability. It’s often frustrating; it inspires creativity in solving problems; the rest of me forgets that I am now ‘different’ from before…❤

[@abheysirdeshpande4476]

Thanks for Information and Beautiful Presentation and the session is informative

[@artrra]

Don …amazing and well done !

[@donvaughnofficial]

Thanks Rhonda ;)

[@Kayotesden]

I loved this talk, thankyou.

[@donvaughnofficial]

So glad you enjoyed it.

[@sampielouw]

Thank you really helpful

[@adriencaz6895]

Excellent video! thank you.

[@donvaughnofficial]

+Adrien Caz Thanks ;)

[@GoCanucks2011]

If you are depressed you are living in the past If you are anxious you were living in the future If you are at peace you are living in the present ----- Lao Tze

[@MartaWyngaard]

I will love that studies on dyslexia, specially on numbers is researched.

[@deadchewie]

I've been accused of having half a brain more than once.

[@roseweaver3765]

Same here and it’s miss with me

[@doricetimko332]

Same 😂

[@nickseifert4164]

That's amazing!

[@donvaughnofficial]

+Nick Seifert Thanks Nick

[@jdt8983]

That's probably the most interesting TedTalks I've heard. Unlike all the rest of them I'm not going to forget it 15 minutes later

[@gooddogtrainingservices5351]

Love the real time neural feedback part at 8:00

[@hopewoods8821]

Amazing!

[@kyria33]

Great talk!!!

[@Ali.moderngfx]

Can’t wait to watch this video!

[@ryanhendrickson5939]

Great talk! very interesting

[@donvaughnofficial]

+Ryan Hendrickson Thanks Ryan!

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[@tsionsolomon9869]

Just Fascinating!

[@adamdiamond8974]

Yes, great video.

[@ggonsg]

What a very handsome, intelligent young man with a big HEART!! I would love to neuorohack sugar addiction. lol

[@jenniferparry1047]

Just stop eating it.

[@analarson2920]

addictionsstem from a deficiency, maybe neural, nutritional, chemical, educational, even emotional. Once the basis for it is found with a supporting lifestyle and network, success is achieved.

[@xxxafterglow]

The way to crush sugar addiction is to stop encouraging it, thereby halting the insulin roller coaster that hijacks our minds by hijacking our bodies. Our bodies are a great barometer for this. If you eat a meal and it leaves you sated, calm, and with a steady supply of energy, eat more of that type of meal. If you eat something that leaves you hungry, craving, or moody, stay away from those kinds of foods. Over time, the sugar cravings will subside on their own. It happened for me about seven years ago and hasn't returned even when I consume sugar. And I'm definitely not strict with my diet!

[@mikegraykowski9750]

out stand

[@pattybb2823]

Try cutting down first, it's working for me

[@paulheath4540]

Amazing work, stick with it

[@ArashArfaee]

We can change brain function with TMS and DBS. But neuro feedback, as amazing as it is, needs time and energy just like meditation to show any consistent effects. Just imagine you had a TMS in the palm of your hand that can change brain structure on demand. We are just steps away in creating such machines that gives us a major control over, at least, our cortical areas.

[@vickisidea2351]

Arash Arfaee more information please

[@user-mg7rk4vh4p]

TMS - Transcranial magnetic stimulation DBS - deep brain stimulation

[@Anonymous-pk8bk]

Trying my best to listen with my ears vs my eyes 💕 😂

[@pratikshapatil22]

Damn cute

[@sarahmasters4759]

Agreed! Lol

Agreed!😂

[@meganfaver]

Same 😂

[@beatricemugo5887]

Did you have to point it now I can't concentrate

[@jodirisenmay8968]

Awesome!

[@SPACETIMECREATOR]

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[@vikaspratapsingh903]

Thank u....

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His hair is quite dynamic.

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[@valeriarushiti8478]

Haha 😆😄

[@corpsmind5920]

Its the electrodes.

[@Radhacharananurage]

In last he said it all.. Instead of looking for the things which doesn't work or which will not work, we should look for what's working and what would work!! That's called positive attitude and somewhat FAITH!! Peace ✌️

[@rajeshclubs]

There is enormous potential to change the way we treat diseases. I hope neuro plasticity would become more advanced in coming days.

[@donvaughnofficial]

Yes there are tremendous advances happening in laboratories right now with TMS and optogenetics.

[@ClownTrader1]

You are doing amazingly helpful and practical work. You have found a niche problem, and presented a possible solution for it. Each time that happens, life gets a little better for everyone. God bless you sir, and continue your work with vigor.

[@donvaughnofficial]

+William Seeback Thanks William

[@doricetimko332]

❤

[@TheScion777]

This is fantastic! I think this field is going to be very significant in near future...

[@donvaughnofficial]

+Ankit Gupta Thanks Ankit- it's significant now in treating depression and you're right, it will continue to improve and grow. Quick depression TMS summary, if you're interested: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/a-high-tech-tool-to-fight-depression/article19268145/

[@TheScion777]

+Don Vaughn Thx Don! Keep up the great work... Best wishes!!!! :)

[@tyannmorelock2340]

Don Vaughn Thank you for sharing this info., I've been trying to search for something like this for a long time. So appriciated.

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[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

Don Vaughn This is very interesting. I would like to try this for my PTSD, if and when costs go down..I would also be very interested in my son (almost 11) trying this. He has been diagnosed O.D.D., A.D.H.D., and possibly ASD (in the middle of a 90day evaluation) and I see him suffer depression and anxiety like myself. Have there been case studies for children or for these types of issues? I have also heard of brainmapping..not sure if this is similar..but all I know is that I wish nothing more than for my son to have an MRI because I have no doubt that all of his issues have to do with something neurological. I have had him in cogitive behavioral therapy for YEARS and he has an IEP and wrap around therapy, and I just do not see any positive life-changing results, despite him trying his hardest. This leaves him feelings hopeless, and leaves me feeling overwelmed and fearful for his future. I wish there were more options available for mri case studies and close to where I live, because it is simply not something I can just pay for like that *snap*. I don't exactlt have everything going for me with my own issues, and it's a disheartening reality many parents with any mental illnesses, like myself, face today. I wish you the best in all current and future endeavors! Keep making positive changes possible with your research!

[@taneriaphillips7581]

Just had stroke 2 weeks ago awesome presentatation...

[@victorhall9626]

was extremely thought provoking!

[@donvaughnofficial]

+Victor Hall Wonderful

[@aksrelax123]

+Алена Панкова excactly

[@camilefaria1340]

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[@tienquoctien2042]

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[@PrashantNambiar]

Victor Hall, I find it a bit baffling that the visual cortex gets activated when a blind person feels the braille and that a deaf person's auditory cortex gets activated when they see sign languages! What is causing these areas of to be activated in these subjects?? If the relevant areas get activated, why is the brain not able to produce the respective sensory perceptions???

[@grantzabielski8365]

This guy's awesome. So interesting. Can't wait to hear about more applications

[@donaldavaughn]

+Grant Thomas Zabielski (WEVOLV) Thanks Grant!

[@nikitasinha8181]

Grt work sir👏👏👏👏

[@donvaughnofficial]

Thank you

[@nemesistheking6038]

@@donvaughnofficial are you real don Vaughn

[@donvaughnofficial]

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[@augustinelopez7003]

Excellent; best regards. Peace

[@donvaughnofficial]

Thanks

[@smallbusinessloansfastande1639]

Very interesting with good ideas. What about pharmaceutical meds and fluoride effects on the brain??

[@deborahdabblesaround]

Wonderful ted talk 👏

[@lizhiwei1843]

Yes!

[@TurabDedanwala]

Bit complicated to understand the process of neuroplasticity -- but certainly it created new thought process of how to improve your memory.

[@alexpedersen09]

What a legend !

[@donvaughnofficial]

+alex pedersen hahah

[@marisalynn2521]

This is incredible! Why are there only 14k views??????????

[@mohammadifrahim]

thanks

[@charbeltannios546]

Very good 👍👍👍

[@dong2547]

I think we need to get over our ego, so we can get in touch with the universal intelligence

[@mthomas3093]

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[@tamarajessup1398]

@cassl14 I was gonna say that it's called prayer! ☺

[@abhishekrathore8275]

i deal with a lot of ptsd and addiction in army vetrans could i ask you to share some links

[@candykandy]

I think I’m in love. Great talk too though

[@biswajeetgoswami542]

good one

[@donvaughnofficial]

+Dante Hienes Thanks Dante

[@taouillatifa1871]

thé show 96#/(0#-

[@michaelfoxbrass]

PhD student and DJ. Definite TED credentials.

[@el-sig2249]

This is reinventing the wheel with the addition of tech use and scientific jargon! All this brain rewiring stuff and brain plasticity is known in ancient meditation techniques and practices.

[@johnvoidec5170]

Science operates on the principal of confirmation. It makes it harder to misunderstand or over estimate your level of understanding. Many people find the apparent overreach or massive generalizations of theology and cultural teachings frustrating and counterproductive.

[@nathansharp5743]

IIts a big step in the right direction. Who cares if these principals are spoken in ancient Sanskrit or modern technonargon. All I care about is that this knowledge reaches more people.

[@donvaughnofficial]

Yes historians revel at the remarkable construction of ancient MRI and TMS machines

[@LynJegher]

This is what has happened to me after being in a 30 days Coma.......a life long progress!

[@scottherf]

That’s absolutely amazing, I would be fascinated to know more about that extraordinary experience.

[@LynJegher]

@@scottherf It was, thank you, that experience lives within me all the days of my life! What would you like to know?

[@SaraRuthsStrokeRecovery-]

Do they practice Electro magnetic currents to help stroke survivors I’m in uk and after 15 months post stroke my arm and hand still are not functional for me xx

[@pyro226]

After reaching it more, one theory is that her half of the brain that was removed was mostly defective and most important functions had already been migrated / tied to the functional half of her brain. Definitely incredible, but possibly not broadly applicable.

[@sharonmarcial3296]

Very interesting.

[@donvaughnofficial]

great!

[@jennybaxter1476]

But I've heard of neuroplasticity. This was really cool. Thank you

[@pgh412east]

I wish my insurance covered this in Pittsburgh. Have severe reaction to many meds and antidepressants cause me to be extremely hyper. Have suffered my entire life. Great video.

[@highstandards6226]

Keep getting referrals until you find a neurologist who can work with you well. I have extreme problems with colourants, my neurologist has gone through almost every available medication available, one *pharmacist* advised him to "try" a particular variant of one medication, and we worked with that for quite a while, for one condition, before realizing it was *the*aggravating factor in another condition we'd previously had under complete control, so he quickly switched right back. I'm very fortunate. I know me. He knows his field. We work well together. He also understands that although I'm a patient and not a doctor, he doesn't resent that I was on an accelerated path to that white coat, and do know more than most patients about *myself* and *my condition.* and respects both, isn't insulted by it at all, thank goodness! He actually treats me more like a colleague than a patient. Which is enormously helpful for both of us!

[@kirked007]

I am fascinated by all the exciting prospects ahead as more is learned about Neuroplasticity. But, I think we need to guard against over 'egging' what seems to be achievable if brains can rewire or otherwise relearn. There are lots of TED talks about 'neuroplasticity' and each one is exclusively positive and optimistic. Nothing wrong with being positive and optimistic provided the science is right. The strong message is that anyone, anywhere can rewire their brain. But perhaps that isn't true. Following cerebrovascular accident (whether Haemmorhagic, thrombotic or embolism), diseases like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's or other neurological insult severe damage can be done which may have reversible aspects and irreversible aspects. Are people who have had a severe stroke being told they can overcome this if only they try hard enough? I reiterate my message is not to be pessimistic but realistic with today's knowledge. This gentleman is very excited (and that's good to see) but it might be we are looking too crudely at 'damage done' and 'damage undone' by reviewing brain scans. We know which parts of the brain do what job. But there is much overlap and it is too simplistic to say we can discretely dissect away specific problems (although that can be done to some extent).

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[@sanataj]

He's talking about Neuroplasticty. I believe NLP therapy uses this principle and and a course called The Lightnng Process.

[@peytonrivers7526]

I could use this right now for depression about my son who has Asperger's/Tourette Syndrome/anxiety etc - my greatest wish would be for my son to get some help that really works - then I could be healthier in the mind also. Do research on vaccines before going that route!!!!!

[@ethienneracine9741]

Great talk! Thank you. I found the conclusion was slightly random though, haha

[@donvaughnofficial]

+Ethienne Racine Thanks Ethienne! The analogy is: an effective way to fix a highly complicated system that you don't understand (e.g. the brain), is to induce it to fix itself (TMS / plasticity / rewiring). Similarly with other highly-complicated problems ( interdependent social issues), you might have success with the same approach (recruiting those on the inside to manifest change, rather than legislate it from the outside).

[@tiamthaiyap9481]

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[@yahvimutta1723]

but what you call as the ability of your to relocate and rewrire its self is what called as '' MENTAL THERAPY''

[@erwinvb09]

14:26 'when you scan the brains while blind people are feeling braille, you don't just get their touch parts of their brains active, you see visual areas active as well'. Interesting, I have good vision, but I'm pretty sure that if you would scan my brain while I'm trying to do something complex with my hands while I'm not able to see them directly the visual areas are active as well. When you have a keychain with several keys on it in your pocket for example and you have to select the key to your house, using only touch, I don't think it would be possible without using visual parts of the brain.

[@donvaughnofficial]

+erwinvb09 Great question! While both Braille and touch object recognition (TOR) require tactile sensation, they're processed differently, as Braille has semantic meaning behind it. It's true that some TOR studies have found low-level visual areas to be involved (www.neurology.org/content/52/7/1413.short), which as you point out seems intuitive when you construct a visual sense of a 3d object. However, the same is not true with blind people - although it does appear that reorganization of visual cortex is, as seems obvious, not just Braille-specific: "Whereas anterior regions showed preference for Braille, posterior regions (including V1) showed preference for verbal-memory and verb generation (which both require memory of verbal material). No such occipital activation was found in sighted subjects. This difference between the groups was mirrored by superior performance of the blind in various verbal-memory tasks." For a good review see www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304394005010499

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[@codywilliams2368]

where can we try this at ?

[@sagarbr063]

is it possible to rewire the cervical dystonia patients?or any movement disorder?