How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster | Dr. Michael Kilgard | Huberman Lab

In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Michael Kilgard, a leading expert in neuroplasticity, about the brain's ability to change throughout life. They discuss developmental plasticity in children, emphasizing the importance of real-world experiences and avoiding overstimulation from technology. The conversation explores the requirements for plasticity, including focus, friction, reflection, and sleep, and delves into the role of neuromodulators like serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine in rewiring brain circuits. Dr. Kilgard shares his research on vagus nerve stimulation for treating conditions like tinnitus, stroke, and spinal cord injuries, and they discuss the potential and limitations of various tools, including pharmaceuticals and brain-machine interfaces, for enhancing neuroplasticity and improving brain health.

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How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster | Dr. Michael Kilgard

Huberman Lab

Introduction to Neuroplasticity and Dr. Michael Kilgard's Expertise

The Science of Neuroplasticity and its Implications

Neuroplasticity in Childhood and Parenting Considerations

The Critical Window for Plasticity and the Importance of Real-World Experiences

The Statistics of the Natural Environment and the Impact of Rapidly Changing Visual Input

The Brain's Response to Novelty and the Potential Consequences of Overstimulation

Balancing Sensory Input and the Importance of Real-World Experiences

The Importance of Real Experiences and the Brain's Ability to Discern

Requirements for Plasticity: Focus, Friction, and Sleep

The Importance of Reflection and the Role of Connections in Neuroplasticity

The Four-Factor Learning Rule and the Potential of Neuroscience

The Slow Progress of Neurologic Disease Research and the Importance of Real-World Data

The Role of Testing and the Importance of Diversity in Experiences

The Default Setting to Learn and the Importance of Real-World Experiences

The Role of Neurotransmitters in Neuroplasticity

The Synaptic Eligibility Trace and the Potential for Treatment

Vagus Nerve Stimulation and the Treatment of Neurological Disorders

The Role of Neuromodulators and the Importance of Specificity

The Limitations of Global Neuromodulation and the Importance of Targeted Interventions

The Importance of Context and the Limitations of Maximizing

The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Limitations of Technology

The Importance of Specificity and the Challenges of Treating Tinnitus

The Importance of Diversity and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

The Importance of Understanding How the Brain Works and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster | Dr. Michael Kilgard

Huberman Lab

00:00Introduction to Neuroplasticity and Dr. Michael Kilgard's Expertise

Introduction to Neuroplasticity and Dr. Michael Kilgard's Expertise

02:10The Science of Neuroplasticity and its Implications

The Science of Neuroplasticity and its Implications

05:14Neuroplasticity in Childhood and Parenting Considerations

Neuroplasticity in Childhood and Parenting Considerations

07:51The Critical Window for Plasticity and the Importance of Real-World Experiences

The Critical Window for Plasticity and the Importance of Real-World Experiences

15:57The Statistics of the Natural Environment and the Impact of Rapidly Changing Visual Input

The Statistics of the Natural Environment and the Impact of Rapidly Changing Visual Input

22:53The Brain's Response to Novelty and the Potential Consequences of Overstimulation

The Brain's Response to Novelty and the Potential Consequences of Overstimulation

27:23Balancing Sensory Input and the Importance of Real-World Experiences

Balancing Sensory Input and the Importance of Real-World Experiences

31:40The Importance of Real Experiences and the Brain's Ability to Discern

The Importance of Real Experiences and the Brain's Ability to Discern

39:24Requirements for Plasticity: Focus, Friction, and Sleep

Requirements for Plasticity: Focus, Friction, and Sleep

47:27The Importance of Reflection and the Role of Connections in Neuroplasticity

The Importance of Reflection and the Role of Connections in Neuroplasticity

54:15The Four-Factor Learning Rule and the Potential of Neuroscience

The Four-Factor Learning Rule and the Potential of Neuroscience

1:02:07The Slow Progress of Neurologic Disease Research and the Importance of Real-World Data

The Slow Progress of Neurologic Disease Research and the Importance of Real-World Data

1:07:17The Role of Testing and the Importance of Diversity in Experiences

The Role of Testing and the Importance of Diversity in Experiences

1:17:54The Default Setting to Learn and the Importance of Real-World Experiences

The Default Setting to Learn and the Importance of Real-World Experiences

1:24:04The Role of Neurotransmitters in Neuroplasticity

The Role of Neurotransmitters in Neuroplasticity

1:31:12The Synaptic Eligibility Trace and the Potential for Treatment

The Synaptic Eligibility Trace and the Potential for Treatment

1:38:45Vagus Nerve Stimulation and the Treatment of Neurological Disorders

Vagus Nerve Stimulation and the Treatment of Neurological Disorders

1:47:33The Role of Neuromodulators and the Importance of Specificity

The Role of Neuromodulators and the Importance of Specificity

1:53:34The Limitations of Global Neuromodulation and the Importance of Targeted Interventions

The Limitations of Global Neuromodulation and the Importance of Targeted Interventions

2:02:24The Importance of Context and the Limitations of Maximizing

The Importance of Context and the Limitations of Maximizing

2:11:40The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Limitations of Technology

The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Limitations of Technology

2:17:17The Importance of Specificity and the Challenges of Treating Tinnitus

The Importance of Specificity and the Challenges of Treating Tinnitus

2:25:30The Importance of Diversity and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

The Importance of Diversity and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

2:31:34The Importance of Understanding How the Brain Works and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

The Importance of Understanding How the Brain Works and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

2:38:41The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

2:47:33The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

2:53:34The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

3:00:00The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders

The Importance of Real-World Experiences and the Challenges of Treating Brain Disorders