Ruben Laukkonen, PhD - Neuroplasticity, Meditation & the Predictive Brain

Cognitive neuroscientist Ruben Laukkonen talks about the rarest states of consciousness and how the mind builds itself through predictive processing.

Anna Abraham, PhD - The Science of Creativity & Imagination

Anna Abraham, PhD, discusses the psychological and neurophysiological bases of creativity and other aspects of the human imagination.

Donald Hoffman, PhD - Consciousness, Perception & Reality

Donald Hoffman, PhD, cognitive scientist and author, discusses how reality isn’t as it seems and why we should question everything.

Miguel Nicolelis, MD, PhD - The Future of the Brain

Miguel Nicolelis, MD, PhD, neuroscientist and physician, talks about the advances and applications of brain-machine interface technology, and what this means for the future of the human mind.

Stephen Macknik, PhD & Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD - Neuromagic & Illusion

Neuroscientists and professors Drs. Stephen Macknick & Susana Martinez-Conde discuss the wide overlap between neuroscience and magic, and how everyday life is essentially an illusion.

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Elena Antonova, PhD - The Brain of a Mental Olympian

Elena Antonova, PhD, neuroscientist and senior lecturer at Brunel University London, talks about the brains of long-term meditators and the 4 stages of meditation practice development.

Antonio Damasio, MD, PhD - Origins of the Mind

Antonio Damasio, MD, PhD, neurologist, psychologist and best-selling author, speaks about the evolution of the mind and the origin of consciousness.

Sidarta Ribeiro, PhD - Sleep & Dreams

Sidarta Ribeiro, PhD, neuroscientist, author and professor, discusses the evolution of sleep and the importance of remembering your dreams.

Ramses Alcaide, PhD - Mind Control & Brain-Computer Interfaces

Ramses Alcaide, PhD, electrical engineer, neuroscientist, CEO and developer discusses the benefits, pitfalls, and ethical concerns of brain-computer interface technology.

Amishi Jha, PhD - The Power of Focus

Amishi Jha, PhD, neuroscientist and professor of psychology, talks about her research on the neural basis of attention and the effects of mindfulness-based training programs on people in high-stress situations.

Apkar V. Apkarian, PhD - Pain & Placebo

Apkar Apkarian, PhD, professor of physiology, anesthesiology, and physical medicine discusses how chronic pain works in the brain and his research on the placebo effect.

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James Cooke, PhD - Neuroscience, Consciousness & Nonduality

James Cooke, PhD, neuroscientist, writer and speaker, discusses consciousness, nonduality and how psychedelics alter the brain.

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Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD - The Distraction Crisis & Brain-Enhancing Tools

Dr. Adam Gazzaley, neuroscientist and Founder of the Neuroscape lab, speaks about the “cognition crisis” and his inventions for training attention.

Tara Swart, MD, PhD - Neuroscience, Work, & the Future

Neuroscientist and psychiatrist Dr. Tara Swart delves into peak performance, workplace productivity, and the future of neurotechnology.

Steven Kotler - Your Brain in Flow

Journalist, bestselling author, and entrepreneur Steven Kotler discusses flow states and peak human performance.

Rick Hanson, PhD - Self-Directed Neuroplasticity

Psychologist and bestselling author Rick Hanson explains the science of rewiring our brains with neuroplasticity.

Harriet De Wit, PhD - Psychedelics & Microdosing Research

Dr. Harriet De Wit, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago, discusses the exciting potential of psychedelic drugs for enhanced mental health.

Jay Sanguinetti, PhD - Brain Stimulation Technology

Dr. Jay Sanguinetti, Chief Scientific Officer at Alchemas and Associate Director of the Center for Consciousness Studies, discusses his ultrasound technology for enhancing mindfulness and cognition.

Dan Brown, PhD - The Science of an Optimal Mind

Dr. Daniel Brown is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and Senior Meditation Master in Indo-Tibetan Bon & Buddhism for 50 years, having been taught directly from the Dalai Lama.

Andrew Hill, PhD - Brain Fitness, Biofeedback & Nootropics

Dr. Andrew Hill is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and biohacker. He's the Founder of Peak Brain Institute, a brain fitness center, and Lead Neuroscientist at TruBrain, a nootropics company. He discusses a wide range of brain topics, including neurofeedback, brainwaves, and nootropics.