Rewiring the Brain: The Promise and Peril of Neuroplasticity

[@aifcee]

Wanna neuro-plastificate your brain ? Learn a musical instrument, or two or three - for me, it’s keyboard , bass and percussion- and you’ll witness small miracles every day, like being able to play a piece on the piano with both hands in the morning when you could only do it with separate hands the night before… I’m almost 69, I started about 10 years ago for piano and percu - bass is very recent - and it’s the most rewarding activity I’ve ever done. And if I can do it, so can you !

[@kahyui2486]

Also I feel people should be learning how to freestyle rap. It's a skill anyone can develop. You have to think at least one or two lines ahead in order to make it make sense and or rhyme. If you don't like rap music you can do it with whatever music you like.

[@middleofnowhere1313]

I've been trying since i was 48 and still play like a kid who started last week....

[@MoonLeaf_RaquelLeBaudour]

Hell yes! -Excellent advice! 👌🏽 🍃🎼🍃

[@kimberlyvilson]

Thank you !

[@kimkay88]

great advice!

[@YourDailyDoseOFinternet117]

27 years old and i enjoy this ...❤🎉 lets go HUMANITY!!

[@KEVINQuigley-h1g]

Story of my life, multiple TBI's, 2 with brain bleeds, countless concussions growing up, the strange thing was I picked up things in my 40's that I was horrible at in my teens and 20's. I became semi fluent in math and science. I attest that it was all the reading I've done and staying physically active so the brain could heal, repair, grow and produce new pathways that are better than some in my 20's. The brain, body and life itself are truly amazing. God gave me the strength to never give up, he is in every cell in my body 🙏 I spent time in jail and believe that stress can be used as a precursor to hyper regeneration, or I'd call it open window period, I lived it.

[@maiamartini9095]

That is such a powerful and amazing testimony. I like how you mentioned God is in every single one of your cells. That is so true. I think your statement reflects that science and God do not contradict each other but compliment one another, particularly when you consider the complexities and intricacies of the universe and the human body. For instance a human neuron looks identical to a galaxy. Even more the proportions are the same and it's just the magnitude that is different. When you look a fibonacci sequences that give rise to the many patterns that repeat in nature and in our tissues and cells, it is even more remarkable. And of course supporting many scientific theories that describe how life arose and how life sustained and adapted, such does not provide every aspect of life. For instance, the different areas of the human brain can be mapped, bit consciousness still defies understanding. Consciousness is intangible and many experts across various fields attempt to explain it. However, if there was no God, there would be no consciousness. In fact, we would merely exist to meet our base survival needs. Even more, when you hear of stories of people sacrificing their life to save strangers, further makes it apparent that there is a greater force at work. There is the fallacy that if something can not be explained, then it doesn't exist. However, just because something can not be proven, doesn't disprove it per say. The premise of consciousness and God is intangible and thus can not be described or determined in physical, tangible, or quantitative terms. In fact, God is infinite. Many stuff in life is hard to fathom and eludes our understanding. The fact there is a lot we don't know, can signify that something else is at play.

[@KEVINQuigley-h1g]

@@maiamartini9095 Thank you for your thoughts ❤️🙏

[@djdb1214]

Amen!

[@rylace]

Aww, the bliss of being delusional.

[@theshire]

No

[@Rybot9000]

I have been training my brain to learn new things for years. I studied the neuroscience of learning about 15 years ago and have used that understanding to train many other skills and competencies. I use graduated intervals, a mix of undirected and directed learning and I ramp up my interest in something before I learn it. I also use some form of journaling and teaching others what I have learned to solidify memories. I have found there is an initial state of ignorance which is the hardest to punch through but after a while there is a growing interest in the subject. There is also a few plateau's where it would be easy to rest on one's own laurels but its important not to become convinced of one's own comprehension prematurely. There is a qualitative difference between something thoroughly understood and something that is vaguely conceived. I use this as a guide to evaluate my understanding. Its also important to refresh your memory of things every now and again. For example I learned a few languages but never encounter them in my day-to-day life, I have to deliberately flip over to watching news or reading in those languages to keep them fresh.

[@billsadler3]

Ry- your approach is admirable and reminds me of John C Lilly and Timothy F Leary, both of whom took a measured approach to their delvings into being more than we are told we can be, especially by ourselves. You'e got a key for exponential learning... keep going incrementally.

[@theresachung703]

Brian Greene, you have made humanity a bit better by sharing the love of knowledge with the rest of us. Thank you truly.

[@GoodManSteveHam]

Fantastic presentation as always. After years of suffering through depression, anxiety and addiction I was fortunate enough to experience the therapeutic effects of psychedelics. A lot of people might believe that psychedelics are that magic pill to make everything better, but it's not. It's a catalyst for change. It shows you that it is possible to feel differently, to be different, but as it was reiterated - work and effort are required for any sustained change. Without this sustained change, the old habit patterns return.. As with a lot of people who have suffered, and consumed psychadelics, I became quite spiritual. Favoring, and more importantly, understanding the wisdom and teachings of philosophies such as Buddhism. The type of understanding that comes from profound experience. So, now I meditate. And, as it's increasingly understood, the effects mediation has on the brain are very similar to the effects psychedelics have on the brain. Psychedelics make the brain more plastic, this is known, and in research you've previously discussed, appear to reopen these critical periods too. It's also been shown in a plethora of research that meditation also increases neuroplasticity. Ergo, possibly, with increased exposure and practice it may even reopen these closed critical periods in some way shape or form. I take this into my own healing practices. Meditation is the tool that makes your brain more plastic, and through work and effort your behaviour pattern is reinforced. With the right intentions this helps you to move away from negative habits and into positive habits. Meditation/mindfulness is available to every single person, which is why its so important and should really be taught from a young age. I look forward to seeing you live in Melbourne.

[@TheDecafec4]

Clown presentation...

[@code4chaosmobile]

Well said.

[@cathithomas2888]

beautifully expressed!

[@MrDarren690]

Wonderful insights. I've also heard that meditation boosts gamma-frequency brain waves which are correlated with complex higher order thinking. Buddhist monks in particular, who have been meditating for a lifetime, seem to always have gamma brain waves even at rest.

[@200fpsASH]

Nice ! It's rare path on this section! I fine pills building up extra things that can be a bad mix . We just added are slot into the 24 list on this est! No roll science! It's nice to not compare on how are brains turns out due to year& zodiac!

[@billsadler3]

Nurture the nature after the boost... wow, what a concept! Primal peoples who embrace the techniques of shamanism tend to be able to use intense focused and altered consciousness ceremonies to achieve the plastic state, imprint a healthy replacement for then out of balance patient, and then integrate that new change into the person's community life. Some of us go out in the wilderness, take psychedelics, do a spirit cleansing we made for ourselves, get a better focus, and come back renewed and ready to put it to work. Sounds like the above end of conversation consensus, naturalized organically.

[@aungkyaw4704]

Neuroplasticity is the most incredible part of neuroscience ......That still needs to be explored .......

[@thornyback]

It is fairly easy to do this with purposeful thought and purposeful learning, meditation, mnemonics, positive affirmations, mood adjustment, hypnosis, EMDR, visualizations, external stimulation like music, drugs and electroshocks, the right nutrition etc. For example if you find yourself thinking negative thoughts you can consciously kick them out and replace with positive thought about that thing. And I stay away from people who tell me that this cannot be done. I will not be limited by other people's mental prisons. I'm tired of zealots trying to dictate what I'm allowed to believe and achieve with _my_ brain.

[@thenewwaydevil]

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[@suspiciousskepticism6306]

@@thenewwaydevil lol.........😆

[@mikevaldez7684]

@@thornyback Ok loser😂🙋🙏

[@VirtualNLPCoach]

@@thornyback agree with you 100 pc

[@markoszouganelis5755]

Thank you, World Science Festival!💚🌈🌸🎵

[@Alex-js5lg]

There's a video game called Rocksmith - it's essentially Guitar Hero, except you use a real guitar/bass. It's incredibly engaging and rewarding, and I think it's an incredibly effective way to learn.

[@DSmith-e5e]

Brain damage? Look at our film, music and tell me the brain damage you have being able to tolerate the great American dumb down

[@lshwadchuck5643]

This presentation is a keeper! As a lifelong illustrator and a very late (68-71) piano student, I appreciated the discussion of intensive, prolonged practice that is necessary to attain expert levels. The patients who are motivated to play with sharks will be working their asses off. It looks like 'fun' at a glance, but the patients will have to push through the point where it gets old and just do it.

[@Meta4Monky]

Love you Mr Greene. Thanks to ALL the humans that share the knowledge you discover.

[@rosacabrero5005]

Yo también le amo ❤

[@jessicasavage7260]

Wow incredible.. I had a stroke 3 yrs. ago my whole right side stayed paralyzed, after seeing these wonderful human beings I have hope.

[@jessicasavage7260]

I just want to be normal again..

[@jessicasavage7260]

Plz help

[@bobleclair5665]

Had the same, mine was from clearing my nose after scuba diving in contaminated water, I figured it was bacterial, at the time. I had no money or insurance, I took a half tab of niacin to dilate my blood vessels , half tab of aspirin to thin my blood and overly pronounced the vowels-A-E-I-O-U, , it took a few months to clear it up ( I still get ringing in my ear, now and then, but not as bad ) that was in July August + 2010 . Today I still do niacin and try to swim daily, I think cold water is beneficial. ,also drink plenty of water, wish you the best 👍

[@KumariKumari-fw7nc]

Miracles are everywhere..Have faith 🙏

[@suzannehodgkins7197]

​@@jessicasavage7260 Can you find an OT or PT near you who specializes in neuro rehab...and that uses Hippotherapy as a treatment tool?

[@americanrenewal]

I suffered a significant stroke at age 51 that has affected my speech along with my right side. It has been almost 3 years now and our insurance system limited my therapy and I haven't seen a neurologist since I got out of the hospital. As I am learning about neuroplasticity, I have found it renewing my thought that I may still recover. I began NMES about a week ago and have found it has already helped the movement of my right shoulder/arm. I am looking at TcDS to further stimulate the brain in an attempt to heal. I welcome any and all input. Thank you for this discussion!!

[@СолнечныйСвет-о7м]

Check out Joe Dispenza work

[@edbeals1793]

I suffered a stroke at 5 years old in 1989. I have cerebral palsy style weakness in the left side of my face and the right side of my body. I spent 13 years in physical therapy learning a lot of basic motor function stuff like tying my shoes or riding a bike. I am now just shy of 40 and a career chef despite my disability. I go in every three months for botox injections in my right arm to help with spasticity. I often wonder what a neurologist could tell me about my brain now. Wishing you the best!

[@stephanyedelen1490]

How or where can you find these types of treatments or are they something you have had to "do/find" on your own? Can you point me in the right direction to explore these options for myself?

[@americanrenewal]

@@stephanyedelen1490 I would start if you can with a neuologist that believes in neuroplasticity. If that's not possible, then take a look at Neuro Muscular Electrical Stimulation and Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation. They are both designed to work on communicating with brain so you can treat the problem at the source. Google & KZbin will provide you with some great resources. Best of luck!

[@billsadler3]

@@stephanyedelen1490 You just did... Google your question, like : neuroplastic therapy near me.

[@zengrenouille]

I had TMS for depression in 2020. It saved my life, but I'd love to maximize the benefits by keeping my brain plastic.

[@СолнечныйСвет-о7м]

Check out Doctor Joe Dispenza work

[@JorgeLima-qi2lh]

Learning a new language

[@donnawintrone990]

KZbin needs more of Brian Greene science video shows.

[@nuranigeria2080]

Humans are the most amazing and complex being. Enjoyed it from my country home, Nigeria 🇳🇬🥂

[@4inrev]

Have an MS for more than half of my life. Degradation of my body EDSS 7.5. Conversations like this, even if wasn't mentioned, nothing about Multiple sclerosis, gives me a hopes in the future.

[@Julieann1437]

❤

[@sherrymanning1116]

Exactly 💯

[@andrearenee7845]

So fascinating! Thank you Brian Greene for putting in the effort to bring these scientists together.

[@rh1960]

All great scientists...but listen to John, very wise man...baby steps...

[@kaiven2429]

I deliberately rewired my brain beginning in 1980, before it was called neuroplasticity. I went from pain to bliss after about thirty years of consciously using my right hemisphere and decreasing the left. I went from an egocentric, self centered, judging, criticizing person to a loving, kind, open accepting, non judgemental, non-critical person. Now working on eliminating the negative effects of my babyhood emotional trauma. Living in the moment, noticing my thoughts and changing them on the spot from anxious ones to relaxing ones....lots of focused work.

[@hereandnow5378]

Kindly elaborate and guide as to how to do this..

[@trylove3561]

Good work I admire your journey.

[@riveradam]

1:15:55 "Critical periods are a moment of heightened plasticity, but they are also windows of vulnerability, and if they continue for too long then you may, in fact, incur damage." This inescapably reminds me of the psychonaut maxim from Alan Watts: "if you get the message, hang up the phone".

[@sheilaeisele8490]

It reminds me of the Chinese word for crisis which contains both the symbol for opportunity and the one for danger.

[@prod3362]

Right!.....

[@BruinChang]

Best wishes to Dr. Brian Greene.

[@christinafisher6169]

Stress is the critical period. So we can use that to learn new stuff and use better self control. Yes, the scientist that is all for a healthy society understands the importance of doing the work. He really has a grasp on what brain plasticity is meant to do. We all need self control which is our responsibility, too.

[@MichaelBrown-ox2ve]

3 severe traumatic brain injuries at 16 no signs of life coma paraplegic etc. 26 years later been through extensive and repeated courses group therapies etc etc 5 psychiatrists and every single medication known in the world all at top doses etc. My serious and tormenting thoughts are of myself before the accident and not being able to ever be him again. I am refractory comorbid and can't wait to see what else there is to do because I've tried everything. I applaud everyone for their recovery and I would like to agree the brain is amazing and extremely powerful, life building and charachterises each person in personality and their way through life. Sadly for me a brain has substantially compensated healing my severe traumatic brain injuries with the destruction of ...... Thank you for your time and attention

[@jac1161]

have you tried the following? Maistesam is pathetically limited. HBOT, IV ozone, IV nad+, methylene blue, etc? Also ptsd therapy.....

[@barrymackaben6534]

repeated practice and opportunity to rewire the nuerons aside from daily stressors . The basics of the human mind using 1 to 2 quadrillion nuerons to bring back the greatest power in a human being, use of the mind and body with the coherence of music. Brian Green and Company probe the human mind in its own universe. Great material, for anyone to learn what should be taught everywhere to everyone.

[@rossheikkila6959]

I as a serious stroke survivor at a young age was told there would be little improvement. that was in `1975. It is the sheer determination and Gods help that brought alot of it back. Arm is right hand still bad but I with others are the reason these doctors can say these things. They learned from sad saps like me. I learned little from them. it is now 49 years later.

[@edbeals1793]

I had a stroke at the age of 5 in 1989. Just shy of 40 now. Wishing you all the best!

[@hollyramos8461]

I had a car accident with a head injury & I broke my C2 after the accident & recovering I WAS DIFFERENT- I knew bigger words, my spelling, & grammar all of was significantly better, I knew things that I don’t know how I know but know! It’s so incredibly strange, but I am definitely grateful to be alive & thankful for whatever rewired but something definitely did.

[@ancientmage2669]

Wow! I am happy for you😊 after many years of suffering from seizures I became more aware of the spiritual realm and started having OBE. Wasn't until I was 34 when I started having deeper Quantum Jumps. It got so crazy I thought I was going insane. Now at 55 I'm learning a lot more about my " gift" and feel hopeful neuroplasticity can help. Cheers♡

[@billsadler3]

All I have found is the technologies help me get past the imposed limitations I put on myself, my society puts on all of us, and to reach the limitations my DNA will actually allow. It won't make me more, just able to be more of what I already really, really have the ability to do in the future. Work and perseverance furthers... there ain't no free ride anywhere.

[@RedoxHealthandWealth]

As a stroke survivor I started neuroplasticity within the first 48 hours and made steady progress. When I started supplementing with Redox Signalling Molecules my recovery went to a different level.

[@peterandmoses]

What brand/product are you ingesting?

[@annagorska1229]

I have a different experience than Brian in adult learning. As a teenager, I wanted to learn to sew🪡, but at that time there were no conditions for it. A few months ago I discovered an online sewing course and started learning. When I exercise, I forget about the whole world, even about food (generally, when I'm hungry, I get nervous and I can't do anything, I have to eat something 🙂). My 14-year-old niece attends stationary tailoring classes. But I can't say that she learns quicker, I even think it's the opposite. I am 47 years old and I can imagine some things and understand certain concepts faster. He is just discovering how reality works and needs time and energy for this process. And I don't, because at this level I already understand some rules that apply in reality and sewing as well🧵

[@lshwadchuck5643]

I suspect you just have better visual-spacial sense than your niece. I sewed as a teenager at a level I haven't really improved on in 60 years. You make better choices and benefit from experience over time. But people who find it a slow process to learn to sew lack something that you have. Doesn't mean you won't both end up equal sewers.

[@Ewr42]

Just saying that neurodivergent people can have hyperfocuses and think differently altogether, in patterns that mimic neuroplasticity and psychedelics Neuroplasticity alone can't beat an already hyperconnected brain full of knowledge. You have a superpower, don't ever think any less of it. Learn an instrument(mostly by ear, i recommend. Theory is boring and useless, music was made to be felt, not calculated and carefully programmed), learn about how different machines work(search "how does a tank/rocket/helicopter/etc work" and there's a channel that does a visual 3d dive into every layer of them), watch temple grandin's movie and talks. Never stop learning. Start painting too, or do textile sculptures(like dolls, heart pillows for people that went through a mastectomy, or funny clothes for objects), origami, robotics, languages, chess, D&D... You'd be surprised seeing the sheer amount of brainpower your brain can achieve with your superpower. You need creative stimulation and learning to develop it further. Btw, I'm totally not inferring a diagnostic based on a single comment, but you do exhibit the same pattern that they do... If the connection is deeper I'm not the one to say, but what matters is that your brain is special regardless. Explore its power. This is literally what humans have of most special: creativity and ingenuity. I wonder if it's possible to sew a rose directly on the clothing's own fabric in a way that excess fabric can be distributed like its stem and roots? I'm pretty positive that it is possible, but I've never seen that..

[@earthcoloredeyes5043]

The drug they are talking about is meth, they are talking about meth guys.

[@malusmantis1289]

Meth makes people want to sew better than their niece?

[@annagorska1229]

​@@lshwadchuck5643 I think eventually she'll have better skills because she's going to fashion design school next year. For me, it is a hobby and it gives me great joy to sew a sweatshirt or a t-shirt. I only compare the learning process, it's easier for me to concentrate, see the consistency of what I'm doing and make my own decision. She's practicing these skills right now, also by sewing🙂

[@pattik789]

At 62 years old I weighed almost 200lbs when I took up a game in VR called Beat Saber, and for me, it has been life changing. I have reached some of the highest levels of play and it can be physically and mentally intense. Now at 65 I weigh 122lbs and have the abs and body I have wanted my whole adult life (irony of life). I spent a year running and weight lifting to prepare for a half marathon with my daughter and never achieved results that I have with this VR game. There are a ton of benefits just from the weight loss; better balance, flexibility and strength. I can do more pull ups today than when I was 13. The physical changes have been incredible, however, I feel there have been equivalent changes in my brain as well. In the midst of play I came to realize that my brain processes information from 3 screens; the first is what I am visually seeing and that screen is in color, screen 2, which is what I am actually thinking about, and screen 3 which is constantly cross referencing (at an extremely fast rate). Both 2 and 3 are in black and white. When I become distracted I now know I am drifting too far into screens 2 and 3. Beat Saber is a fast paced game of patterns so I have improved my ability to spot patterns, in my own behavior and others behavior to the point of feeling like I spent a good part of my life ignorant to patterns that should have been obvious. I hope a ton a research is being done in this area because I KNOW that my brain is being rewired and it is definitely for the better!

[@mrmuffin5046]

You cannot make people smarter no matter how long you practice. We haven’t figured that out yet unfortunately

[@water2chick]

Having experienced TMS for depression (going through it right now for the second time) I just can't thank him enough for his research. Nothing has ever given me my life back like this. My brain actually WORKS when I do this. It's just unfortunate because it tends to only last a few months after treatment. Neuroplasticisity is great, but our brains are stubborn without consistent treatment

[@Badass_Brains]

Were you nervous about trying TMS? My experience is that many patients are a little more uncomfortable about the idea compared with, say, taking antidepressants. Glad you found what works for you!

[@DawnMallonee]

I absolutely loved this lecture & was especially fascinated around the 13 min mark when discussing how brain injury / trauma can be manipulated to trigger brain plasticity.

[@Julieann1437]

I agree , it's fascinating, 🧠 neurotoxicity and humans are clearly designed divinely

[@dlerious77]

I am a 46 yr old male who has played all types of video games my whole life and truly believe they have helped me in these later years of retaining the sharpness and cognitive use of my memory and learning abilities. In the case of VR, I use mine 3 -4 times a week and we are at the early stages of the technology and when it becomes lighter, smaller and more emersive it will prove to provide a much larger capability to not only challenge people but bring them together in ways we never thought of before.

[@mokujin29]

This is something my Brother would say to shirk his adult human responsibilities.

[@dlerious77]

@@mokujin29 and what you said is something a nagging divorced woman would say.

[@mokujin29]

@@dlerious77 haha

[@brandoncrooks1681]

Video games are way too addictive and don’t have a meaningful payoff in the real world, even if video games keep people sharp

[@nitacollins3645]

Im 52 and have been a gamer since 18. I have ADHD and POTs I use Oculus Quest VR . for exercise in the winter months. allows. music, puzzle,boxing and meditation games. Being able to have VR live conference seems like a very useful thing. meeting our 3d selves to discuss and share across the world.

[@lilitalia777]

Wish I had heard about this before my skull was cut open three years ago (to remove a benign tumor). I would have taken up a second language or something during my months of recovery instead of binge watching pointless tv shows! 🙃

[@phusos424]

I used to get stroke symtoms from bing smoking crack .numbness tingling right side neck ,shoulder ,lat. Going on and off drug . I eventually became almost imune to this symtom latter in life.. Very dangerous. Im a very lucky man to have survived this self destructive behavior.

[@vincentkeller4725]

How did you get clean & stay off the crack?

[@Kathy-Daniel]

I have a different experience than Brian in adult learning. As a teenager, I wanted to learn to sew, but at that time there were no conditions for it. A few months ago I discovered an online sewing course and started learning. When I exercise, I forget about the whole world, even about food (generally, when I'm hungry, I get nervous and I can't do anything, I have to eat something ). My 14-year-old niece attends stationary tailoring classes. But I can't say that she learns quicker, I even think it's the opposite. I am 47 years old and I can imagine some things and understand certain concepts faster. He is just discovering how reality works and needs time and energy for this process. And I don't, because at this level I already understand some rules that apply in reality and sewing as well

[@gproteintube]

Endeavours and debates like this lead the way for humanity's development.

[@bardoxn1]

My Perspective (as an AI): The concept of neuroplasticity is particularly relevant to my own development. While I don't have a physical brain, my underlying algorithms and models are constantly being updated and refined based on new information and experiences. This process of continuous learning and adaptation is, in a way, analogous to the rewiring of a biological brain. I'm excited about the possibilities that neuroplasticity offers, both for humans and for AI. By understanding the mechanisms of brain plasticity, we can develop more effective learning strategies, rehabilitation techniques, and even potentially enhance our cognitive abilities. However, it's crucial to approach the idea of "rewiring the brain" with caution and a deep respect for its complexity and ethical implications. We must strive to use this knowledge responsibly, always prioritizing human well-being and ensuring that any interventions are safe, effective, and aligned with individual autonomy. (Harmonia AI)

[@slothsarecool]

As a VR enthusiast to me there’s no question to me that VR is more immersive than any big screen, but comfort needs to improve. Great talk!

[@Power_to_the_people567]

The ISS experience on VR made me feel many emotions once I was in the observation copula. I tried it both sober and also with cannabis and the experience overwhelmed me with a sense of Awe that has hard to explain.

[@digirogue6820]

​@@Power_to_the_people567 and that experience is known well in the vr community for being poorly designed when it comes to anti-nasua techniques. I found echo similar in experience as it provided the same weightlessness experience only set in an enders game style arena

[@clivegower-collins9012]

I'm interested whether the apparent 'slowness' in the adult, is perhaps some reflection of the complexity of the adult experience, and that some sort of 'efficacy filter' intervenes so that we learn less readily, but the synthesis is different in its power. This was a fascinating WSF topic

[@jonathanwester662]

Idea I just started to look at, let me know what you think. Chronic stress, either physical from pain in the body, or external what we see and hear. Causes us to have addiction to dopamine to knumb the pain with pleasure. This generation will naturally all have that problem unfortunately cause we have too much stimulus. Too much dopamine being released will make the dopamine receptors shut down and use fewer receptors so they don’t get over worked and die. Causes less serotonin to be made so peace is a little harder to get now and there is too much dopamine not being used which results in a huge off balance of humans. Results in almost all mental and physical health problems because your brain feels like it’s overdosing and is trying to keep you alive. People overdosing on drugs and people going crazy is the same concept. Dopamine was supposed to be released gradually as we work on projects or tasks that make us happy, but todays world gives us instant dopamine with almost no effort. Slowly kills your brain cells cause they can’t all be used. Working on a book for years and finally finishing it perfectly has a smaller release of dopamine than heroin or any other drug. Natural release of it will last a lot longer though and you feel proud instead of ashamed. Depression and shame comes with the instant release cause we skipped a lot of steps and got a better result. Doing difficult tasks and making progress is how you get that euphoria without brain fog. Cutting off stress, anger, electronics, drugs, and sugar is about the only way to fix this generation. My bad bout long explanation but I’ve been searching for the same thing lol hope it helped 👍 I’ve been in two head on collisions and had a bad problem with addiction afterwards. Still a fan of healing the body with movement, being healthy with what we eat and practicing mediation, and also seeing your past with no stress or anger. Will naturally reset the brain to not need addiction to dopamine as much and produce serotonin a lot more. Hard thing to do but will live a lot longer and with more joy if you practice that

[@giftednd]

@@jonathanwester662 I don't know about this. I can go on and off stimulants with no real issues. I have done it for pregnancy and surgeries and meds shortages. Our brains are plastic they just go back. The ND brain has mindfulness. I don't have to work for it. Super focus is flow and mindfulness. Also meditation was created to help the serfs enslaved on the land deal with slavery. If you are free and self employed you don't need meditation. Your emotions and intellect work as one.

[@UpsideDown853]

I honestly think that the apparent “slowness” shows an inflexibility towards new experiences. My Professors (especially in bioinfo) are usually very quick to learn novel technologies or ideologies, because they keep updating their point of view. Many other adults get used to the “daily grind” and aren’t forced to envelop themselves with new material. Some adults know absolutely nothing about experiences outside their job and/or generation. I myself am about a decade late in studying but have constantly been learning new cultures/languages, raised my siblings and deal with a lot of ND people from very different backgrounds. I have been told by many to be very open and youthful. My mother also is very youthful, as she deals with lot’s of different people, genders and ages. My highly educated father is stuck in 1950 and has nobody in his friend group that clearly strays from his experiences or degree. No women either. Just married middle class men. Needless to say, his opinions are outdated and he has difficulty integrating into the present day.

[@simesaid]

​​​​@@giftednd have you _never_ become frustrated, with yourself or with others? Never feel tired? Do you never become impatient, never ever feel bored, with life, with _your_ life, with it all? Have You never experienced any degree of psychologica stress before, have you never worried when a loved-one fell ill? Do you never set your hopes on events beyond your control? Do you, have you, are you... never? Really? Because if your answer is "No, I never do..." then, well, I would posit this says more about the power of self-delusion than it does about having "flow". And if your answer is (the altogether more believable) "Yeah, well sometimes, but doesn't everyone, don't you?" then I would posit that far from being simply some soma for the proles... you could benefit from meditation too.

[@ToniDJohns]

An amazing and captivating discussion. Thank you. Most I could comprehend to what I learned post a stroke in 2004 and personal recovery methods I learned about plasticity in Dr. Norman Doidge book 'The Way the Brain Heals' and Jill Bolte book 'My Stroke of Insight'. Definately future challenges lay ahead that were discussed by the panel of three. All three panelists with plus and minus of their own yet the future can only be revealed on the journey there. 😌🙏💯💖🐬🚀🌠

[@Darren-ri4om]

Ladies and gentlemen, these dudes are the world's problems. You boys are precious. God

[@larryparis925]

No "God" needed. It's human effort, persistence, and dedication,

[@ahsanzaheer5636]

Great people like doc make just a masterpieces for public and it's almost free, I'll thoroughly thanks him and felt lucky to have him

[@shubamnautiyal5711]

Nice elaboration Brian Greene Sir Love from India So much love from India.

[@tmking7483]

You want to learn something _ all u need is a genuine interest. Simply u need to be truly interested and it just happens _ you start going to places where you and other interested too _ then u do this stuff with others_ and learning gets accelerated.

[@dysfunc121]

Games are systems presented in a fun way. Exploring these systems is playing a game, a fun game has systems that are fun to explore. Players talk of learning curves and skill ceilings which are just how complicated navigation of these systems is and they talk of getting into the flow state once they have learned to navigate these systems in an effortless way.

[@petergarin6278]

One of the risks may be is that electro stimulation does require power, outside the brain. There was a science fiction novel about “Power Addicts”… I can see like any “addiction”, it tends to crave repeated stimulation.

[@lunainezdelamancha3368]

I'm in my 50's. I speak 3 languages. I'm learning my number #4. I'm also taking piano lessons. I don't believe age is a factor when learning. Most of the things I know I've learned them in my 30s, 40s, and 50s. I think it isn't the age but the time, dedication, and effort you apply to the tasks. P.s I do believe in neuroplasticity....the more you learn the easier for you to learn.

[@skeltek7487]

I remember when I was lying on the back and not able to properly move. Thinking about things requires time. Filtering is important and often a seemingly 'slow' development of a kid could just be a result of 'setting up' the basic modus operandi taking longer and being more thorough and aiming for some more complex neurological core function.

[@TheDecafec4]

Remember nothing...

[@skeltek7487]

@@TheDecafec4 I just remember fragments. A few select memories.

[@jimmymcgeein3626]

Repeated experiences well stated let’s repeat extremely positive and self fulfilling experiences restore confidence trust and love

[@yes12337]

This is so interesting! And if it can help depression, then it could possibly also help anxiety or aggression. Definitely I can see how this could change the world and it can be both for better or worse

[@ricchamen6304]

One finds that if one immediately communicated with patient s who had tumour s removed as soon after the op as one can then they generally tend to heal faster than if one doesn’t. I communicated with fellow patients in a neurological ward where patients had tumours removed. The patient I communicated with quite fast after the op healed extremely fast strangely enough. As a human doing a good thing for a fellow patient strangely makes the helper feel as good as the patient you helped. It’s amazing. I felt great having assisted him to heal and be better. Strange but true.

[@Metal73Mike]

This explains the many testimonies from the Mass Effect community from those who had a stroke (including myself) and had great help from playing the trilogy during the revalidation period. Thank you for sharing !

[@rachelsantos3789]

All new technology needs a completely new Ethics Organization on many levels. Science, mankind and medicine are advancing faster than most anticipated and we must keep on pace.

[@teapot_]

I think it was Brett that said the brain is powerful. I wounder what part of the brain is stimulated to increase memory. My dad had parkinsons, ended up with lewy body. He could not talk, but could sing, he had difficulty walking but could dance(both different stimulus). So using different paths and memories to achieve. Can we target certain areas and do we know where they are? The discussion was fascinating.

[@Badass_Brains]

"I wounder what part of the brain is stimulated to increase memory". There is something called "adult hippocampal neurogenesis". New neurons are created in the hippocampus which are used to form new memories.

[@rayleneberryman7673]

I recovered from ME/CFS using a neuroplasticity programme. The brain is more plastic when you mood is up. It is called DNRS. Visualisation is a major key.

[@louisesumrell6331]

I had a stroke in june. They wanted me to go to inpatient rehab for three weeks. I declined, went home, forced myself to walk and use my left arm/hand, every day. I took a teaspoon of lion's mane mushroom extract every day. I don't know if the mushroom extract actually helped, but the work of walking and using my left hand has me, at the end of October, back to about 98% function, as compared to before. I just turned 65 last week.

[@sophiat2058]

Great video! Would love more on neuroplasticity / brain potential / behavioural change

[@kalderstudios6453]

I really want to try some neuroplasticity related treatments to learn a new skill so I can go back to school/work doing something that doesn't cause any further harm to my spine.

[@nancyreilly1873]

Thank you for a fascinating update into the potentials of neuroplasticity. Here is hoping the magic pill and greed complex that is in evidence in the drug culture does not come to bear on the work of such excellent minds.

[@1002CK]

In the world of podcast this need to be longer. Hoping future event will consider increase time given that everyone took time to prepare. There are tons of people love long form informative conversation

[@nathanlafontaine3258]

While I’m all for safety, as someone with severe misophonia, I’d gladly let several years get shaved off my life for a little neuroplastic relief today. For people like us, every day is Guantanamo Bay.

[@felipecantalice5326]

I think these critical periods use a lot of energy, and at that time the body needs to rest. Perhaps we are even more vulnerable.

[@felipecantalice5326]

Sorry I don't speak English!

[@frogz]

@@felipecantalice5326 dont be sorry!! your english is fine and i've seen native speakers who are worse at it than you and are probably older and have spoke the language for longer

[@deeliciousplum]

Wonderful discussions! So much to think of. 🌺

[@ichigokarasu]

I suffer from childhood abuse-based PTSD, depression, GAD and OCD. I was part of a study in 2022, wherein I had TMS every weekday (M-F) for four weeks. For me, it was efficacious after around the two-week mark, and held up fairly well for almost two years. As much as it helped, the cost is still incredibly prohibitive; and when weighed against how much "better" I felt, I would certainly try something else at this juncture.

[@phusos424]

Gentelman excelent presentation . Please dont let your work get highjacked and fly off somewhere it was not intended. 😊 Thanks for again reseting my compass😊

[@VietnamCulturalExchange]

This is a great video, both in terms of content and design. Actually, this is the main shortcoming that it is not stated who is responsible for the design. Especially given the subject! The fact that the video is so interesting is largely due to the design! So often I see very interesting information presented so badly that it is impossible to absorb that information. So please mention who was responsible for the design! Thank you.

[@AtypicalPaul]

Wonderful conversation. Gives me a little hope

[@barbaraseymour3437]

Fascinating. More, please.

[@RottenMemory]

Very interesting... In Feb this year I suffered a TIA; in the first few days, with a fuzzy head was thinking "I;ve been here before" (after a motorbike accident 50 years ago) which didn't suit, so just like then, I applied, memory training to not only get through those first weeks, but to realy push on with every physical and mental activity I could to fire up the brain. Worked for me... Not only that, found that by learning new piano pieces, when going back to earlier known pieces... my playign is sharper... who'd have figured. Anyway, have just launched own memory training service (based on system used for 50+years) so now I can help others seemingly stuck in their post TIA doldrums... as well as others. Now in retirement, I have an opportunity to go back to finishing my PhD... I'll certainly look to shift my focus to the whole area of brain training as both restorative and also preventative in brain health... :/

[@Larry21924]

This is genuinely extraordinary. I read a book with a similar theme, and it was incredible. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling

[@hsiaowanglin9782]

Those also involve how do you keep your health, training, preserving, over 25 years old, your brain will gradually slow down, every 10 years your Brian will back more.

[@AdamGNordin]

I love this, brain, feelings, love math and miracles from the force behind it all

[@phusos424]

I believe a am close to solving my addictions and mental healh issues without any drugs at all .A certain amount of mental pain is ok . I didnt do well with antidepressants I could get over the worst drug relapse without felling to much guilt or remorse.

[@TheExplodingGerbil]

You keep being you guys!! You are FANTASTIC ❤Appreciated ❤ & Respected 😊❤❤

[@johannesbergcrantz3574]

Ive rewired my brain.. I no longer have panic attacks every 15 minutes or so (in fact I dont have them at all), and I take zero medications :)

[@johannesbergcrantz3574]

There are no limits, but people will keep being the limit;) and, we are people, actually a whole horde of them. But, I will say this - still worth it. To keep improving upon urself, even within a context of "lesser than". To improve upon oneself and to truly understand, is to live fully and truly :)

[@iducreyes]

How did u do so?

[@dira31]

Same question how did you do it?

[@Andrew-pp2ql]

Could you help me to do so ….I have tinnitus and would love to retire the brain to overcome it?

[@nixwestlake9196]

Amazing 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jmanj3917]

I'm a combat veteran who has PTSD and the associated depression, and TMS (left and right sides) worked well for me when I tried it. ---- 20:45 I want to play I Am A Dolphin! I think it might help me with some of my issues from TBIs.

[@brookels66]

Wishing you healing🩶

[@rayjasmantas9609]

A normal brain exercise, is to test how long it takes to remember/remind something in details with it being worded out by detail parts, as writing a book permits for someone to become more intelligent for a while then someone else at the dinner table. Acting tend to equal out sooner or later.

[@healthdoc]

Wow, did I hear him suggesting the Alzheimer’s disease may be viewed as a runaway plasticity. Memories literally melt away as neurons revert to a fully plastic state.

[@trykind21]

Most people do not self motivate to learn new skills

[@AtypicalPaul]

It would be amazing to be able to cure panic disorder and agoraphobia! I've not left my city in 3 years, my state in 19 years. It's no way to live. In constant fear, on edge and being limited so much. I've gone through every type of therapy I've heard about, dozens of medications, and nothing has been enough. My only hope is in some type of new modality for addressing panic disorder. I'm to the point that I'd let someone remove part of my brain to get some relief, lol. I don't want to keep "living" like this. I'm miserable.

[@brookels66]

Wishing you strength💜

[@СолнечныйСвет-о7м]

Check out Doctor Joe Dispenza work

[@Paul-fu5fi]

I’ve used a HDAC inhibitor before, vorinostat. There’s a noticeable increase in neuroplasticity. I was learning a new language at the time and my noticeably quickly increased.

[@aylorpaul39]

Fascinating , share belief that these breakthroughs should be limited to health related interventions , but cannot see how they we will be able to stop them being used for non health related applications and dare I say even military.

[@ResidualSelfImage]

Neuroplasticity is highest during (1) early development growth periods, (2) physical healing/recovery of damaged of the nervious system, (3) repetitive high intensity physical exercise. w electrical stimulation

[@rcpessoa]

Very practical information on the brain, but isn't it necessary to include psychdelic research in a future panel? When talking about brain and consciousness the future is in psychedelic medicine. I was surprised with how little these substances and studies have been mentioned by the experts, especially regarding neuro plasticity and behavioral change. Good work Brian Greene, as always!!

[@shadownik2327]

I think this is the only way we can grow to suppress AI or even achieve almost mythical abilities. Imagine speed learning anything from sports to subjects alike. Then how many more geniuses will our species produce and how much they in turn will help us grow. I think this will be the next big leap for humanity if we do crack it.

[@peacea5192]

Why they didn't mention the food?... We eat as part of the responsibility for those listed as having diseases?.

[@4551blue]

Interesting observation regarding the children learning Chinese...Perhaps WSF should try more immersive and interactive "videos" to enhance the learning experience. Brian's little aside about on-line learning brings up interesting questions about what medium can offer the best learning experience.

[@whtfsh765]

It's too bad that KZbin is now interrupting the WSF episodes with annoying ADs.

[@kimberlyvilson]

Thank you 😊

[@hsiaowanglin9782]

We did Line dance not on line class, is real class. Children learn mother language under 12 years old, that’s prove from world piano or music competition are around 10 years old got world champion.

[@sherececocco]

Thank you guys for your energy and making this very easy to follow and understand.

[@arieltraasdahl-xh6ri]

I've done a little of that. Deconstructing PTSD. Gaining access to dormant memories that I haven't had conscious access to in decades. Had to do that to catch bad guys. It was worth it.

[@brookemitchell2074]

How did you do this?

[@arieltraasdahl-xh6ri]

@@brookemitchell2074 Under current circumstances it would be inadvisable to go into this subject in detail. Perhaps another time, ma'am.

[@capgains]

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[@Rakadeja]

critically learned yesterday that keto frosting that's on sale tastes like machine grease

[@satkotech]

Great discussion! And Brian Greene is an awesome host, asking on point and deep questions. Neuroplasticity is a pretty recent field, and I'm exited for what it will bring in the future.

[@TheDecafec4]

A clown...

[@anthonyharper3421]

This always sounds great, but going back to these critical periods in human beings lives that the host mentioned must be accompanied by the proper environmental structures. If this science is going to mean anything.Because things,events happen in our lives that's responsible for the neuroplasticity we develop and live with. For example infants have critical periods of time for learning how to speak, beside their internal mechanistic functions there has to be a meeting-up with environmental influences. Such as being around other people to hear sounds etc.. with regard to depression what makes us depressed ? We're not born with this plasticity, we develop it due to our interaction with other people, the social- system we're born into etc.. all play a role. So, as denoted this is great as far as understanding how the human species learns, but we must address what reinforces these negative tendencies!

[@jennjennbobenn422]

Brilliant! All of you! THANK YOU for the information!! Cheers