"In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule." - Friedrich Nietzsche
David Eagleman
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David Eagleman
@davideagleman
Neuroscientist at Stanford, NYT bestselling author, Writer/host of The Brain. #1 Science Podcast: Inner Cosmos.
- My latest documentary, THE CREATIVE BRAIN, is now available on Netflix. Based on my book with the incredible @anthonykbrandt (The Runaway Species), this film includes Tim Robbins, Michael Chabon, Grimes, Dan Weiss, Kelis, Robert Glasper, and so many others
- "He who asks a question is a fool for a minute; he who does not remains a fool forever." - Chinese Proverb
- People you love become part of you — not just metaphorically, but physically. You absorb people into your internal model of the world. Your brain refashions itself around the expectation of their presence. brainpickings.org/2020/08/23/dav…
- Join me & the American Brain Foundation on Wed eve for our gala event. I'll be (virtually) presenting the Public Leadership in Neurology award to Emilia Clarke. She suffered 2 strokes & launched her own charity to fund neuro-rehab (@SameYouOrg). More info: ow.ly/gCxs50zh5mB
- What’s the best thing you can you do to protect your brain as you get older? From my interview with @TEDchris on the TED Interview.
00:00 - I love Sagan so much. For anyone who didn't get to grow up watching his clear, simple explanations, his love of human aspiration and his inspiring turn of phrase, check out the video. These slow shots where he simply speaks to the camera are the signature of a bygone time.
- Big announcement today. With producers Adam Fratto and Matt Tauber I've launched a production company in Hollywood: Cognito Entertainment. We make film and TV about science (non-fiction or fiction). Almost a dozen projects underway. Stay tuned!
- My friend Anil Seth is one of the most authoritative voices in a central question of neuroscience: what is consciousness? His new book is a page-turner & a mind-blower. If you've ever wondered how billions of neurons chattering in the dark equate to your experience, start here.
- This is Warren Sturgis McCulloch, one of the foundational thinkers in artificial neural networks. He died long before I consumed his papers as a graduate student, and in fact even before I was born. What is so striking to me is how contemporary this clip from 1962 feels. The
00:00 - 1/2: Last week I spent two days on the Game of Thrones film set in Spain. Quick pic: the smart & talented Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen)
- After ten years of writing, LIVEWIRED debuts tomorrow...
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