The Dark Side of Neuroplasticity

The Dark Side of Neuroplasticity

When you hear the word “neuroplasticity,” you probably think of it in terms of a young brain’s ability to learn or an older brain’s struggles to rebound from injury. The possibility of a neuroplasticity-boosting drug remains one of medicine's true holy grails, but is there a dark side? Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss the balance of plasticity and stability in the human mind.

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From the Vault: How does travel engage the senses?

From the Vault: How does travel engage the senses?

Travel has long inspired the mind and engaged the senses, but just what's going on in the human body when we venture near or far? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe exp...

22 Jun 202157min

Please Stand By

Please Stand By

Robert and Joe jump in a for a short update on this week's programing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Jun 20212min

From the Vault: Kimchi

From the Vault: Kimchi

What exactly is kimchi and what is the chemistry of its deliciousness? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore this spicy, fermented staple of Korean cuisine. (origi...

19 Jun 20211h 18min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Deathmoon

Weirdhouse Cinema: Deathmoon

When you think of movies filmed in Hawaii, you probably think of vacation flicks and dramas, but has the Aloha state ever given us a werewolf film? Yep, in this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and J...

18 Jun 20211h 26min

Where do numbers come from?

Where do numbers come from?

Join Robert and Joe as they continue their discussion on numeracy and the origins of numerals on Stuff to Blow Your Mind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee o...

17 Jun 202157min

The Artifact Revisited: The Psychedelic Blindfold

The Artifact Revisited: The Psychedelic Blindfold

In this episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Joe talks about a 2004 study of blindfolding and visual hallucinations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio...

16 Jun 20217min

The Origins of Numeracy

The Origins of Numeracy

What are numbers and where does our number sense come from? Is numeracy an innate part of our biology, or is it a cultural invention? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore...

15 Jun 202153min

Listener Mail: Fume Cupboard

Listener Mail: Fume Cupboard

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/lis...

14 Jun 202134min

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