In this episode, we delve into power dynamics and explore the ways in which power and status affect our brain and our health. We uncover the hidden influences that hold sway over our relationships, our decisions, and our well-being.

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Your decisions rule your life. Your brain is the source of your decisions. So, if you can understand the neuroscience of decision making, then you should be able to make better decisions that improve your life in the future. One key component of decision making, as emphasized by the field known as “neuroeconomics,” is the process of valuation, or how your brain determines how much you value something. This video will explain the science of value, helping to decode the complex neuroscience of decision making and neuroeconomics. At the end, I’ll describe 3 neuroscience based strategies for avoiding cognitive biases and making better decisions in the future. #neuroscience #brain #neuroeconomics

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Chapters:

00:00 The vmPFC and Preference

04:09 Decision Neuroscience vs Neuroeconomics

05:10 Common Currency Value Signal (Ventral Striatum and vmPFC)

12:55 Separate Value Signals (Orbitofrontal Cortex)

19:39 Influence of Choice on Neural Signals

20:48 Drift-Diffusion Models (DDM)

27:08 Decision Tool: Introduce a cooling off period

30:35 Decision Tool: Multifaceted evaluation

32:40 Decision Tool: Hypothesize, Act, Observe, and Repeat (or Just Choose!)

43:00 Summary

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References:

- Dennison, J. B., Sazhin, D., & Smith, D. V. (2022). Decision neuroscience and neuroeconomics: Recent progress and ongoing challenges. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Cognitive Science, 13(3), e1589.

- Dobryakova, E., & Smith, D. V. (2022). Reward enhances connectivity between the ventral striatum and the default mode network. Neuroimage, 258, 119398.

- Monosov, I. E., Haber, S. N., Leuthardt, E. C., & Jezzini, A. (2020). Anterior cingulate cortex and the control of dynamic behavior in primates. Current Biology, 30(23), R1442-R1454.

How does the brain persuade and how does it become persuaded? Can you use neuroscience to persuade others? In this episode, we unravel the neuroscience and psychology of persuasion. We draw on the work of Drs. Robert Cialdini, Emily Falk, and John Cacioppo to explore the science behind influencing behavior and facilitating positive social interactions.

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00:00 How to support this show

00:58 The importance of persuasion in daily life

06:03 Principles of Persuasion (“Influence,” by Robert Cialdini)

06:48 Principle 1: Reciprocity

11:27 Principle 2: Scarcity

15:23 Principle 3: Authority

18:37 Principle 4: Commitment and Consistency

20:46 Principle 5: Liking

23:40 Principle 6: Social Proof

29:07 Principle 7: Unity

30:25 The Neuroscience of Persuasion (vmPFC and ventral striatum)

44:40 The Role of Brain Synchronization in Persuasion

49:55 How to Tap into Your Audience’s Neural Value System

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Empathy is powerful. It’s like neural mimicry, a way for our brains to synchronize and understand each other emotionally. This is what makes empathy such a powerful social force binding people together and allowing us to care for others.

In this livestream episode of The Social Brain we'll answer all of these questions. Join Andrew Cooper-Sansone (@senseofmindshow) and Taylor Guthrie (@thecellularrepublic9844) as we discuss this fascinating topic!

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Sleep repairs your brain, enhances your memory and cognition, improves your immune system, and generally makes you feel better. But how does sleep do all this? Throughout this episode, we’ll dive into the neuroscience of sleep to answer these questions and more.

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Groundbreaking research in neuroscience has revolutionized our understanding of memory. Join us on this episode of The Social Brain as we unpack some of the latest theories and research on the how the brain learns and remembers.

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We're back with another Ask Us Anything! On this episode of The Social Brain, we will be addressing questions about all things #neuroscience sent to us by viewers like you. Be sure to join in and leave any questions you have for future #AMA episodes in the comments or the live chat!

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Discover how your brain combats stress and enhances resilience. In this video, I unpack some of the most important findings in the neuroscience of resilience, including the role of the prefrontal cortex, as well as the serotonin and dopamine systems. I also share and inspiring real-life story of resilience. Finally, I’ll explain how you can rewire your brain for greater resilience.

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In this episode, we unravel how our brains evolved to foster an "us vs them" mentality, often leading to biases and conflicts in today's interconnected society. We dive into the neuroscience behind these behaviors, the role of hormones, and how different types of 'thems' emerge based on the stereotype content model. This discussion also presents strategies to override these unconscious categorization processes.

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