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Short, powerful insights into how the brain works.One idea. One minute. Neuroscience you can use.... more
FAQs about 60 Seconds of Neuroscience:How many episodes does 60 Seconds of Neuroscience have?The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.
May 06, 2026Risk versus RewardWhy do some opportunities feel exciting and stressful at the same time? This episode explores how the brain weighs potential rewards against possible risks, shaping the decisions we make every day....more2minPlay
May 04, 2026Loss AversionYour brain doesn't treat gains and losses equally. Losses trigger stronger emotional responses—often about twice as powerful as gains of the same size....more1minPlay
May 01, 2026The Sunk Cost FallacyHave you ever stuck with something even thoough you knew you should not?...more2minPlay
April 29, 2026Group Decision MakingWhy do smart groups sometimes make worse decisions? This episode explores how brain synchronization and reduced conflict detection during agreement can quietly undermine critical thinking—and why disagreement leads to better decisions....more12minPlay
April 27, 2026Brain HealthSleep, diet, exercise, and mindfulness are the keys to better decision-making....more2minPlay
April 24, 2026Predictive ProcessingHow your brain uses prediction errors—detected by the ACC—to update its internal model and improve decisions....more2minPlay
April 20, 2026The Status Quo BiasWhy do we stick with the same choices—even when better options are available? This episode explores how the brain's preference for familiarity and loss avoidance drives the status quo bias, keeping us anchored to what we already have....more2minPlay
April 15, 2026Framing Effects in Real LifeHow identical choices lead to different decisions—simply because of how they're framed....more2minPlay
FAQs about 60 Seconds of Neuroscience:How many episodes does 60 Seconds of Neuroscience have?The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.