In this episode, we sit down with John Krakauer for a deep, critical conversation about the foundations and future of neurorehabilitation.
We explore the reductionist bias that still shapes much of modern rehabilitation, the crucial distinction between true neurological recovery and behavioral compensation, and the ongoing dosage crisis in human rehabilitation. We also examine the real value of technology, contrasting approaches like neuroanimation with traditional therapy models.
Finally, we turn to one of the most pressing questions in the field: the role of artificial intelligence in neurorehabilitation, and how human cognition compares to large language models (LLMs) when it comes to understanding recovery, learning, and motor behavior.
A conversation that challenges assumptions and invites clinicians, researchers, and innovators to rethink what recovery really means.