David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and a bestselling author. His neuroscience research spans the areas of brain plasticity, sensory substitution, human perception, synesthesia, and beyond. As the co-director of the Center for Science & Law, he works at the intersection of neuroscience and the legal system, using new discoveries in neuroscience to inform lawmaking. Eagleman also applies his research findings through ventures including Neosensory, a company he co-founded to develop sensory substitution devices. Known for making complex science accessible, he is the writer and presenter of the Emmy-nominated PBS series The Brain with David Eagleman, and he now shares valuable insights on his podcast, Inner Cosmos. A prolific author, his books include Incognito, Sum, and his latest release, Livewired. David Eagleman’s upcoming events can be found here. 00:00 Intro 02:13 The Fluidity of the Brain and Dreaming 05:26 Rewiring the Brain for Self-Improvement 06:54 Journey from Academia to Public Communication 11:13 Exploring Internal Models and Synesthesia 13:36 The Intersection of Neuroscience and Law 18:01 The Role of Memories in Shaping Identity 21:30 Understanding Instincts and Brain Plasticity 24:47 Conscious vs. Unconscious Mind 30:57 Time Perception and Memory 35:57 Possibilianism: Exploring the Unknown 36:03 Possibilianism: A New Spiritual Perspective 39:56 The Impact of Instant Information Access 41:46 Challenges in Neuroscience Technology 44:48 Collective Consciousness and Education 45:45 Influences and Key Events in Life 48:29 Understanding Gut Feelings and Intuition 01:00:37 Brain Plasticity and Sensory Substitution 01:01:34 Exploring Sensory Substitution 01:03:47 Perception and Reality 01:07:14 The Brain's Prediction and Surprise Mechanisms 01:08:27 The Process of Writing a Book 01:09:34 Internal Conflict and Groupthink 01:16:16 Conversations During Brain Surgery 01:20:11 The Fascination with the Human Brain ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Athletic Nicotine https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Vivo Barefoot http://vivobarefoot.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA25' ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter