#988 - Dr Rahul Jandial - Brain Surgeon: Inside The Dreaming Brain | Modern Wisdom

In this interview, Chris Williamson and a neurosurgeon, Dr. Jandial, delve into the science of dreams, exploring topics such as lucid dreaming, nightmares, and erotic dreams, and their connection to brain function. They discuss the role of the executive and imagination networks in dreaming, questioning the validity of dream interpretation while acknowledging dreams as a window into the subconscious. The conversation extends to the impact of lifestyle and genetics on cognitive decline, the importance of mental and physical preparedness, and the potential of neuroscience to enhance understanding of the human mind and behavior.

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#988 - Dr Rahul Jandial - Brain Surgeon: Inside The Dreaming Brain

Modern Wisdom

Left-Handed Surgical Instruments, Steak Knives, and the Art of Surgery

Intuition, Vulnerability, and the Thermostat of Capacities

Task On vs Task Off, Dream Recall, and Consciousness

Universal Dreams, Nightmares, and Mental Cultivation

The Wisdom of Dreams, Erotic Dreams, and Infidelity

Erotic Dreams, Super Physiologic Stimuli, and Patterns in Dreams

The Repugnant Boss, Evolutionary Psychology, and Dream Interpretation

Inspiration for Dream Material, Activating the Imagination Network, and Transcranial Electric Stuff

Creating Dreams While Awake, Language as an Indicator, and Brain Injuries

The Reality of Dreams, Myths About the Brain, and Coping Strategies

Overselling Neuroscience, Lifestyle, and Behavioral Genetics

Cognitive Decline, Diet, and Exercise

Stress, Gratitude, and Coping

Belief in Science, Terminal Patients, and Living Life Well

#988 - Dr Rahul Jandial - Brain Surgeon: Inside The Dreaming Brain

Modern Wisdom

00:00Left-Handed Surgical Instruments, Steak Knives, and the Art of Surgery

Left-Handed Surgical Instruments, Steak Knives, and the Art of Surgery

06:07Intuition, Vulnerability, and the Thermostat of Capacities

Intuition, Vulnerability, and the Thermostat of Capacities

17:09Task On vs Task Off, Dream Recall, and Consciousness

Task On vs Task Off, Dream Recall, and Consciousness

25:16Universal Dreams, Nightmares, and Mental Cultivation

Universal Dreams, Nightmares, and Mental Cultivation

34:39The Wisdom of Dreams, Erotic Dreams, and Infidelity

The Wisdom of Dreams, Erotic Dreams, and Infidelity

45:55Erotic Dreams, Super Physiologic Stimuli, and Patterns in Dreams

Erotic Dreams, Super Physiologic Stimuli, and Patterns in Dreams

53:00The Repugnant Boss, Evolutionary Psychology, and Dream Interpretation

The Repugnant Boss, Evolutionary Psychology, and Dream Interpretation

1:01:40Inspiration for Dream Material, Activating the Imagination Network, and Transcranial Electric Stuff

Inspiration for Dream Material, Activating the Imagination Network, and Transcranial Electric Stuff

1:13:44Creating Dreams While Awake, Language as an Indicator, and Brain Injuries

Creating Dreams While Awake, Language as an Indicator, and Brain Injuries

1:20:24The Reality of Dreams, Myths About the Brain, and Coping Strategies

The Reality of Dreams, Myths About the Brain, and Coping Strategies

1:30:54Overselling Neuroscience, Lifestyle, and Behavioral Genetics

Overselling Neuroscience, Lifestyle, and Behavioral Genetics

1:35:12Cognitive Decline, Diet, and Exercise

Cognitive Decline, Diet, and Exercise

1:45:22Stress, Gratitude, and Coping

Stress, Gratitude, and Coping

1:57:29Belief in Science, Terminal Patients, and Living Life Well

Belief in Science, Terminal Patients, and Living Life Well