

That Neuroscience Guy
Olav Krigolson
The neuroscience of everyday life without the big words. If you are fascinated with the human brain and would like to learn something new, this is the podcast for you.
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Jul 24, 2022 • 14min
The impact of heat on the brain with special guest Dr. Coehoorn from Louisiana State University
We've all experienced those hot and humid days when our brains seem to work slower. Some people, like firefighters, face extreme heat regularly but still have to act rapidly in dangerous situations. How does extreme heat affect our brain, and what can we do to prevent that? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we invite a special guest Dr. Cory Coehoorn to tell us about the impact of heat on the brain.

Jul 20, 2022 • 3min
Neuroscience Bite -Feeling Young or Old
You're only as old as you feel. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the brain benefits of feeling younger than you are.

Jul 17, 2022 • 11min
The Neuroscience of Relying on Technology
When was the last time you remembered a friend's phone number or did math without a calculator? It's increasingly common for us to rely on technology for many different day-to-day functions, but how does that affect our brain? Today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy discusses how relying on technology can impact our brain function.

Jul 13, 2022 • 3min
Neuroscience Bites - Cute Animals
Across social media and in day-to-day life, we spend a lot of time obsessing over cute animals. But what makes us enjoy them so much? Today's Neuroscience Bite discusses the neuroscience behind our love for cute animals.

Jul 12, 2022 • 11min
The Neuroscience of Small Talk
How about this weather? The game was crazy last night! We often find ourselves repeating conversations like this with a wide range of people, it's what we call small talk. Today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy discusses the neuroscience behind small talk.

Jul 5, 2022 • 4min
Neuroscience Bite - Ataxia
Ataxia is another neuromotor disorder that negatively impacts coordination and overall motor function. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind Ataxia.

Jul 4, 2022 • 13min
The Neuroscience of Artificial Intelligence: Part 2
Last week, we discussed how artificial intelligence is designed to learn how human brains. But, when AI learns , how exactly does it use that knowledge to make decisions? In today's episode of that neuroscience guy, we discussed the neuroscience of artificial intelligence decision-making.

Jul 1, 2022 • 4min
Neuroscience Bite - Apraxia
Apraxia is a neural disorder that causes serious deficits in various motor functions. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind Apraxia.

Jul 1, 2022 • 16min
The Neuroscience of Artificial Intelligence
Whether you know it or not, artificial intelligence is probably a part of your daily life. It may be the face recognition in your phone, or vacuum that learns the layout of your house on its own. But how does an artificial brain compare to a human brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind creating artificial intelligence.

Jun 23, 2022 • 3min
Neuroscience Bites-Arepa and other Brain Foods
Have you ever heard of Arepa, a drink designed to improve your brain health? Or maybe you've heard of other "superfoods" designed to improve your brain function. IN today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind brain foods.


