Join us as we (Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford) delve into neuroscience, misinformation, and fascinating insights from Dr. Dean Burnett. Discover how the brain works, how to spot misinformation, and the impact of social media on our thinking. There’s loads more, obviously, but that’s the headlines.
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Things we talk about, in list form:
- Neuroscience benefits and misconceptions
- How the brain processes information and biases
- Impact of social media on critical thinking
- How to identify credible sources of information
- Dean Burnett’s books and insights
Choice quotes:
- “If claims are simple, they’re probably wrong.”
- “Nothing about the brain is that simple.”
- “Research shows most decisions are made quickly.”
Chapters, but add a minute because of our intro and sexy music:
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
- 01:10 Las Vegas Conference Highlights
- 03:14 Research Cycles and Conference Frequency
- 04:25 Blockchain Hype and Trends in Neuroscience
- 06:20 British Cultural References and Personal Anecdotes
- 09:17 Dean Burnett’s Return and Credibility
- 10:36 Main Benefits of Neuroscience Knowledge
- 12:04 Spotting Misinformation and Simplistic Claims
- 14:16 Confirmation Bias and Social Media Influence
- 16:50 Habits of Attention and Critical Thinking
- 18:23 How to Verify Scientific Information
- 21:55 Dean Burnett’s Books and Writing Process
- 27:35 The Idiot Brain: Insights and Anecdotes
- 30:13 Dean Burnett’s Published Works and Writing Timeline
- 37:43 The Subconscious and Decision Making
- 40:02 Individual Variation in Brain and Behaviour
- 42:23 Influence of Dopamine and Personality Traits
- 44:23 Training and Predisposition in Personal Development
- 47:26 Humour and Personal Anecdotes in Neuroscience
- 48:17 Future Engagements and Merch Ideas
- 49:37 Closing Remarks and Thanks
Resources & Links:
Dean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-burnett-16303117/
Dean Burnett’s Books – https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dean+Burnett
Dean Burnett’s Website – https://deanburnett.com
The Gambling Files on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/
Addiction: An Hour With Auer is a weekly podcast where hosts Dr Michael Auer – he of the title – and Jon Bruford talk about addiction in all its forms. Not just gambling addiction, they discuss all forms of addiction with experts, academics and researchers from around the world.
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