neuroscience
45 episodes mention this concept
FreakonomicsApr 17, 2026Scientific Misconduct and the Stalled Search for Alzheimer's Cures
ScienceAlzheimer's diseaseAmyloid cascade hypothesisBeta amyloid (plaques)Tau protein (tangles)
HealthyGamerGGMar 15, 2026The Nihilistic Penguin, Terror Management, and the Existential Search for Meaning
PhilosophyNihilismSelf-determinationExistential threatDopamine addiction
barryseconomicsFeb 8, 2026Epstein Is Not an Aberration: How Extreme Wealth and Inequality Create Systemic Monsters
EconomicsExtreme wealth concentrationBehavioral economicsNeuroscience of powerEmpathy gap- HealthyGamerGGFeb 4, 2026
The Peril of Making Hobbies Your Identity: ADHD, Excitement, and the Search for Self
PsychologyHobby as personality/identityPsychological experiment (Could this be the life that fits me?)Finding your tribeShindle Time (experiential learning) 
ChrisWillxJan 25, 2026Arthur Brooks' Evidence-Based Morning Routine for Peak Performance and Well-being
Self-DevelopmentBrahma MahortaChronotype (Morning Lark/Night Owl)Negative AffectTranscendence
DrTraceyMarksNov 5, 2025Attachment Styles Explained: The Neuroscience of Why You Choose Your Partners and How to Rewire Your Brain for Secure Love
RelationshipsAttachment stylesSecure attachmentAnxious attachmentAvoidant attachment
PredictiveHistoryOct 15, 2025Challenging Scientific Paradigms: A Vibrational Theory of Reality and the Nature of Consciousness
ScienceBig Bang theoryTheory of EvolutionSurvival of the fittestGenetic mutation
hubermanlabMay 19, 2025The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity with Tom Segura
ScienceNeuroscience of humorPsychology of comedyCreative processReward circuits (brain)- hubermanlabJan 20, 2025
Charting the Cosmos: The Universe, Human Life, and the Science of Discovery with Dr. Brian Keating
ScienceCosmologyNeuroscience of visionOptics (telescopes/microscopes)Scientific process - hubermanlabDec 16, 2024
The Life of Science, Curiosity, and Meaning: A Conversation with Dr. Bernardo Huberman
Self-DevelopmentRelativity TheoryChaos TheoryQuantum ComputingSocial Computing - HealthyGamerGGDec 11, 2024
Introducing Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: Features, Holistic Approach, and Personalized Learning
PsychologyMental Health GuideHolistic ApproachSkill Tree (interface)Personalized Playlist - PredictiveHistorySep 3, 2024
The Religious Impulse: Driving Agriculture, Society, and Prehistoric Art from the Ice Age to Modern Thought
HistoryReligious ImpulseTransition to AgricultureIce Age Cave PaintingsAnimism - HealthyGamerGGAug 17, 2024
How Loneliness Drives Men to Addiction: The Power of Connection and the Male Loneliness Crisis
PsychologyAddiction (substance use disorders, behavioral addictions)IsolationConnectionNeuroscience of addiction - HealthyGamerGGApr 13, 2024
The Paradox of Resisting Pornography Cravings: Why Fighting Addiction Can Make It Worse
PsychologyPornography addictionCraving resistance paradoxNeuroscience of addictionPhysiological withdrawal - HealthyGamerGGMar 12, 2024
Dr. K's Guide: Raising Healthy Gamers in a Digitally Invasive World
PsychologyDigital invasivenessGaming addictionNeuroscience researchClinical practice (addiction psychiatry) - HealthyGamerGGFeb 24, 2024
Announcing Dr. K's Book: How to Raise a Healthy Gamer - Addressing Gaming Addiction and Fostering Balanced Lives
PsychologyGaming addictionPsychological needsNeuroscience researchClinical practice - HealthyGamerGGJun 24, 2023
The Real Reason Your Bad Habits Keep Winning: How Monks Break Habits Through Awareness, Not Willpower
PsychologyWillpowerHabit formationDopamine circuitCannabinoid circuit - HealthyGamerGGApr 16, 2023
Dr. K's Holistic Guide to Mental Health: Integrating Clinical and Non-Clinical Approaches
PsychologyClinical depressionNon-clinical depressionExistential depressionMaladaptive thought patterns 
lexfridmanOct 5, 2022Annaka Harris on Free Will as an Illusion, Conscious Will, and the Nature of Reality
PhilosophyFree Will (as illusion)Conscious Will (as illusion)Decision-making process (in nature)Illusion of Self- HealthyGamerGGSep 27, 2022
Overcoming Shame and Building Purpose: The Transformative Role of Coaching
PsychologyShame gapIdeal selfCurrent selfPositive reinforcement (lack thereof) - HealthyGamerGGSep 23, 2022
The Psychology of Online Gambling Addiction: ADHD, Forbidden Attraction, and Digital Exploitation
PsychologyOppositional NaturesDiscovery LearnersDissemination LearnersBehavioral Conditioning - hubermanlabJan 10, 2022
The Neuroscience of Breathing: Brain Control, Health, and Performance with Dr. Jack Feldman
HealthNeuroscience of breathingPre-Botzinger complexRetro-trapezoid nucleusRhythmic breathing 
DocSnipesDec 28, 2021Mental Health and Mental Illness Fundamentals: Neuroscience, Risk, and Protective Factors
PsychologyNeuroscience of mental healthNeuronsNeurotransmittersSynaptic space- hubermanlabDec 6, 2021
The Modern Neuroscience of Fear and Trauma: Mechanisms and Extinction Tools
NeuroscienceNeuroscience of fearTraumaPost-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD)Neural circuits - HealthyGamerGGDec 2, 2021
You Haven't Messed Up Your Build: Life as an RPG with Unlimited Skill Points
Self-DevelopmentRPG metaphor for lifeMissed milestonesMaxing out wrong statsPassive XP - HealthyGamerGGNov 11, 2021
The Intertwined Relationship Between ADHD and Depression: Genetics, Neuroscience, and Developmental Pathways
PsychologyADHDDepressionGeneticsNeuroscience - lexfridmanOct 23, 2021
Carl Hart on Drug Use, Addiction, Legalization, and Societal Misconceptions
ScienceEmpirical evidencePublic policyDrug addiction (redefined)Co-occurring psychiatric disorders - HealthyGamerGGSep 17, 2021
Motivation and Goal Setting: Deconstructing Intent and Overcoming Ambivalence
PsychologyFour types of intent (Desire, Should, Value, Duty)Goal settingMotivationBehavioral change mechanisms - HealthyGamerGGSep 14, 2021
Understanding Motivation and Goal Setting: A Holistic Coaching Approach
Self-DevelopmentMotivation (umbrella term)NeurosciencePsychologyBehavioral economics - HealthyGamerGGAug 6, 2021
Get to the Root of Depression: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical, Existential, and Holistic Approaches
PsychologyClinical depressionNegative emotionsSubconscious mindMindset vs. clinical illness - HealthyGamerGGJul 16, 2021
Mastering Relaxed Focus: A Trataka Meditation Guide for Enhanced Motivation
Self-DevelopmentMotivationFocusAttentionTrataka - lexfridmanAug 19, 2020
Lex Fridman Podcast: Evolving Beyond AI and Embracing Broader Inquiry
PsychologyPodcast rebrandingContent diversificationGuest acquisition strategyHost philosophy - lexfridmanJun 28, 2020
Ben Goertzel on Abolishing Involuntary Death and Pain: Transhumanism, AGI, and the Meaning of Life
TechnologyInvoluntary deathAbolition of painForced immortalityChosen immortality - HealthyGamerGGMar 26, 2020
Understanding and Redirecting Motivation: A Neuroscience and Yogic Perspective
PsychologyScience of the selfMotivation (redefined)Behavioral anchoringSurya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) - HealthyGamerGGDec 15, 2019
Mastering Subconscious Beliefs: The Power of a Calm Mind for Deep Learning and Self-Transformation
Self-DevelopmentSubconscious beliefsBelief internalizationState of mindFocused attention - HealthyGamerGGDec 10, 2019
Why Meditation Makes You Healthier: Techniques, Expectations, and Individualized Practice
HealthClinically significant changeMeditation efficacyIndividualized meditation techniquesCognitive fingerprint - HealthyGamerGGNov 19, 2019
Dr. Alok Kanojia's Journey: From Video Games and Academic Struggles to Psychiatry and Holistic Health
PsychologySelf-understandingSystematic learningEgoDirectionlessness - HealthyGamerGGOct 25, 2019
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama: A 10-Minute Daily Meditation for Anxiety and Present Moment Awareness
Self-DevelopmentNadi Shodhana PranayamaAlternate nostril breathingPresent moment awarenessMind wandering - HealthyGamerGGJan 26, 2019
Reframing Video Game Addiction: From Problematic Gaming to Healthy Engagement
PsychologyVideo game addiction (traditional view)Problematic gamingHealthy gamingAbstinence-only model - DocSnipesJul 20, 2018
Mental Health and Mental Illness Fundamentals Part 1: Neuroscience, Manifestation, and Protective Factors
PsychologyNeuroscience of mental healthNeurotransmittersSynaptic transmissionPrefrontal cortex - hubermanlab
Sam Harris on Meditation, Consciousness, Free Will, and the Illusory Self
PhilosophyConsciousnessMeditationFree WillIllusory Self - lexfridman
Rodney Brooks on the Nature of Intelligence, Computation, and the Future of Robotics
TechnologyRoboticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Humanoid RobotsSeries Elastic Actuators - lexfridman
Andrew Huberman on Optimizing Focus, Managing Stress, and Cultivating Relationships Through Mindset and Routine
ScienceCardiovascular healthSauna protocolsHeat shock proteinsGrowth hormone - hubermanlab
Magic, Memory, and the Brain: How Mentalism Reveals the Neuroscience of Perception and Belief
NeuroscienceGaps in perceptionFalse memoriesMemory encodingMemory storage - hubermanlab
Magic, Memory, and the Brain: How Mentalism Reveals the Neuroscience of Perception and Belief
NeuroscienceGaps in perceptionFalse memoriesMemory encodingMemory storage
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