On this episode of Impact Theory, New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist David Eagleman sits down with Tom Bilyeu to answer these questions and address such matters as the neuroplasticity of the brain, the science behind ‘learning,’ how childhood is a crucial time for development, and the future of neuroscience. They discuss the flexibility of the brain at any age, where ideas originate from, the importance of affection and love to a child, how to experience major breakthroughs as an adult, the mysteries yet to be unlocked within the human brain, and what the future may look like within augmentation and neuroscience. Purchase ‘Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain:’ https://amzn.to/2RwrzSX

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SHOW NOTES: 

Brain Power | David reveals how the brain remains flexible at any age. [0:23]

Renewal | David addresses immortality, death, and neuroplasticity. [3:13]

Change | Tom and David discuss why we change more in our youth than adulthood. [9:35]

Parenting | David reveals what parent’s can do to spark mental growth in their children. [13:25]

Ideas | David reveals how there really are no truly new ideas, only repackaged ones. [18:09]

Child’s Needs | David speaks about the inputs needed for a child’s brain to develop. [26:32]

Love | David reveals how love is such a powerful moving force in our development. [30:10]

Mental Real Estate | David reveals how the brain is a system in battle for real estate. [33:22]

Babbling | David discusses when and why children need to try to truly learn. [37:21]

Breakthroughs | David discusses how breakthroughs can occur in the adult brain. [49:14]

Perspective | David reveals how we see the world differently based on our brain’s wiring. [55:36]

Staying Fresh | David discusses taking on new ventures and steep learning curves. [57:32]

NeoSensory | David reveals the discoveries his company and industry are making. [1:00:10]

New Experiences | David discusses the current and new technologies coming out. [1:12:39]

Memory | David walks us through the process of memory and how we remember. [1:18:48]

Mysteries | David reveals how little we really know about the human brain. [1:22:19]

The Future | David reveals what’s on the horizon for advancements in neuroscience. [1:29:00]

Twitter | David and Tom discuss whether the vitriol on Twitter truly reflects society. [1:45:03]

Stabbing Hands | David discusses why, how, and when we truly experience empathy. [1:49:00] 

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