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• The Neuroscience of Revenge & Forgiveness | James Kimmel Jr. on Addiction, Justice, and Healing

  What happens in our brain when we crave revenge - and how can forgiveness set us free?In this powerful conversation, we speak with James Kimmel Jr., a former lawyer, and currently an assistant clinical professor at the Yale School of Medicine, and author of The Science of Revenge, about the psychology and neuroscience behind revenge, addiction, and forgiveness.Drawing from his own story of childhood bullying and near-violence, Kimmel explains how these experiences led him from a 20-year legal career into neuroscience research and the creation of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why revenge feels so satisfying - and why it’s addictive- What happens in your brain when you crave revenge?- Why does your self-control system shut down when anger takes over?- The surprising difference between men and women when it comes to - empathy during acts of retaliation.- How to turn revenge into healing through the “Courtroom of the Mind,” an evidence-based mental exercise that helps release anger safely.- The transformative power of forgiveness and empathyTimestamps00:00:00 In this episode of Neuroscience and Beyond00:00:29 Introduction and opening thoughts on revenge00:01:30 Bullying, Anger, and the Moment That Changed Everything00:11:00 From Lawyer to Yale Collaborative for Motive Control Studies 00:17:20 Revenge in the courtroom & Discovering the neuroscience of revenge00:23:40 Studying the neuroscience of revenge and addiction00:28:40 How the brain processes revenge and addiction00:30:00 Dopamine, craving, and the “go” vs. “stop” systems00:33:20 Developmental neuroscience and revenge in youth00:38:00 When does revenge become addictive?00:40:10 Healthy vs. harmful punishment and the role of dopamine00:44:00 Pain, pleasure, and the biology of retaliation00:50:00 Male vs. female revenge seeking00:56:00 The myth of “good vs. evil” and real-world violence00:59:00 How society fails to prevent revenge-driven violence01:04:40 The “Courtroom of the Mind”: healing through inner justice01:13:30 How forgiveness changes the brain01:18:20 Treating revenge like an addiction01:22:00 Education, prevention, and hope for future generations01:25:00 Closing reflections on forgiveness and self-healingSubscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us for exciting neuroscience content.🔗Link to our social media accounts: https://linktr.ee/neurosciencebeyond#NeuroscienceOfRevenge #TheScienceOfRevenge #AddictionAndTheBrain #Forgiveness #EmotionalHealing #PsychologyPodcast #Mindfulness #NeurosciencePodcastSupported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute, Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging, as well as SFB1286Neuroscience and Beyond team:Svilen GeorgievKristina JevdokimenkoAhsen Konaç SayıcıLaura van Agen

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• How Noise Impacts our Brain, Health and Nature | Chris Berdik

  Noise is more than just an irritation; it’s a global health and environmental issue. In this episode, we welcome Chris Berdik, science journalist and author of Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take It Back. We explore how noise affects the body and brain, from sleep disruption and stress responses to hearing loss, dementia risk, and learning difficulties. We also talk about why designing better soundscapes  (in schools, workplaces, hospitals, and cities)  is essential for public health, productivity, and even wildlife survival.This episode offers deep insights for anyone interested in health, neuroscience or urban planning, revealing why it’s time to take noise seriously and how we can build healthier soundscapes for the future.More from Chris Berdik: https://www.chrisberdik.com/clamor#NoisePollution #HealthAndWellness #Neuroscience #UrbanDesign #Soundscapes #HearingHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #BrainScience #PublicHealthSubscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us for exciting neuroscience content.🔗Link to our social media accounts: https://linktr.ee/neurosciencebeyondTimestamps00:00:00 In this episode of Neuroscience and Beyond00:00:29 Introduction00:01:00 Chris Berdik’s journey into science journalism and noise research00:07:30 What is noise?00:10:45 Health Effects of Noise00:14:00 Hearing and Dementia00:15:30 Are we adapting to noise?0017:00  Noise sensitivity: why even “deep sleepers” are affected00:19:01 Noise and learning: classrooms and distraction00:20:00 The auditory midbrain and early literacy00:22:29 Open offices: productivity, distraction distance, and noise design00:27:20 White noise, focus, and the science of masking sound00:29:55 Hearing damage: how loud sound injures hair cells and neurons00:38:25 Hearing protection as the “new sunscreen”00:40:11 Noise and nature: wildlife, whales, and shrinking sensory worlds00:50:00 Green Spaces and Soundscapes00:53:50 Limerick, Ireland: redefining “quiet spaces” in cities01:01:50 Noise inequality and environmental justice01:05:29 Sound solutions: from restaurants to hospitals01:15:42 Key message from ClamorSupported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute, Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging, as well as SFB1286Neuroscience and Beyond team:Svilen GeorgievKristina JevdokimenkoAhsen Konaç SayıcıMels AkhmetaliLaura van Agen

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• How Noise Impacts our Brain, Health and Nature | Chris Berdik

  Noise is more than just an irritation; it’s a global health and environmental issue. In this episode, we welcome Chris Berdik, science journalist and author of Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take It Back. We explore how noise affects the body and brain, from sleep disruption and stress responses to hearing loss, dementia risk, and learning difficulties. We also talk about why designing better soundscapes (in schools, workplaces, hospitals, and cities) is essential for public health, productivity, and even wildlife survival.This episode offers deep insights for anyone interested in health, neuroscience or urban planning, revealing why it’s time to take noise seriously and how we can build healthier soundscapes for the future.More from Chris Berdik: https://www.chrisberdik.com/clamor#NoisePollution #HealthAndWellness #Neuroscience #UrbanDesign #Soundscapes #HearingHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #BrainScience #PublicHealthSubscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us for exciting neuroscience content.🔗Link to our social media accounts: https://linktr.ee/neurosciencebeyondTimestamps00:00:00 In this episode of Neuroscience and Beyond00:00:29 Introduction00:01:00 Chris Berdik’s journey into science journalism and noise research00:07:30 What is noise?00:10:45 Health Effects of Noise00:14:00 Hearing and Dementia00:15:30 Are we adapting to noise?0017:00  Noise sensitivity: why even “deep sleepers” are affected00:19:01 Noise and learning: classrooms and distraction00:20:00 The auditory midbrain and early literacy00:22:29 Open offices: productivity, distraction distance, and noise design00:27:20 White noise, focus, and the science of masking sound00:29:55 Hearing damage: how loud sound injures hair cells and neurons00:38:25 Hearing protection as the “new sunscreen”00:40:11 Noise and nature: wildlife, whales, and shrinking sensory worlds00:50:00 Green Spaces and Soundscapes00:53:50 Limerick, Ireland: redefining “quiet spaces” in cities01:01:50 Noise inequality and environmental justice01:05:29 Sound solutions: from restaurants to hospitals01:15:42 Key message from ClamorSupported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute, Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging, as well as SFB1286Neuroscience and Beyond team:Svilen GeorgievKristina JevdokimenkoAhsen Konaç SayıcıMels AkhmetaliLaura van Agen

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• What If Every Cell Has a Memory? From Cells to Consciousness | Prof. Nikolay Kukushkin

  Memory is more than just a function of neurons; non-neuronal cells can “remember” too. In this episode, we welcome Prof. Nikolay Kukushkin, Clinical Associate Professor of Life Science and research fellow at the Center for Neural Science, NYU, to discuss the fascinating science of memory. We explore how neurons and other cells store information and abstract ideas, why scientists study sea slugs to uncover the mechanisms of learning and memory, and the potential implications of cellular memory for mental health, learning, and cancer treatment. We also discuss the new upcoming book by Prof. Kukushkin called “One Hand Clapping - Unraveling the Mystery of the Human Mind”.This episode provides in-depth insights for anyone curious about neuroscience, memory, and consciousness, revealing the remarkable ways our cells contribute to how information is stored, processed, and retained.Timestamps:00:00:00 In this episode of Neuroscience and Beyond00:00:29 Introduction00:01:58 Prof. Kukushkin’s Journey: From Biochemistry to Neuroscience00:04:30 What Is Cellular Memory?00:07:32 How do Neuroscientists Study Memory?00:13:29 Massed vs. Spaced Effect in Learning and Memory00:17:15 Where Is Memory Stored?00:20:09 Neuronal Memory vs. Non-Neuronal Memory00:24:32 How Neurons Store Abstract Information and Ideas00:30:39 Can Animals Experience Memory Like Humans?00:32:41 Sea Slugs, Consciousness, and Evolutionary Perspectives00:38:53 Can Cancer Cells Remember Chemotherapy Treatment?00:42:36 Cellular Memory and Mental Health Research00:48:09 Writing One Hand Clapping: Science and Storytelling00:55:34 Motivation Behind Writing a Book01:02:23 Theories of Consciousness01:09:21 Do We Have the Technology to Study Consciousness?01:12:49 Psychedelics, Brain Research, and Conscious Experience01:15:57 Final Insights on Memory and the Human MindSubscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us for exciting neuroscience content.🔗 Link to our social media accounts: https://linktr.ee/neurosciencebeyond#neuroscience  #Memory #CellularMemory #BrainScience #Learning #HumanCognition #Neurons  #SeaSlugs #MentalHealth #SciencePodcast #OneHandClapping Supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute, Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging, as well as SFB1286.Neuroscience and Beyond team:Svilen GeorgievKristina JevdokimenkoAhsen Konaç SayıcıLaura van AgenMusic contributors: Steffen Pöschel (Ilanoor)

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• Funding Models, Career Pressure, and the Future of Science | Challenges in Academia with Raymundo Báez-Mendoza, PhD #7

  In our Problems in Academia series, we talk with scientists about the biggest challenges in research today and how the system could better support scientists at every level.In this episode, Raymundo Báez-Mendoza, PhD, group leader at the German Primate Centre, shares honest insights into the economics of science-from how funding models shape lab decisions to the growing imbalance between large and small research groups.Visit our Problems in Academia series to hear how leading scientists are rethinking research culture and building a better future for science.🔗 Link to the Playlist of Problems in Academia: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLtjKq7qE0GdKtOrU9a3U0mPzPgW67waB#ResearchReform #AcademicCareers #ScienceFunding #BrainDrain #NeurosciencePodcast  #academic #challenges #academia #science #ResearchFunding #AcademicCareers #PhDLife Supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute, Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging, as well as SFB1286Neuroscience and Beyond team:Svilen GeorgievKristina JevdokimenkoAhsen Konaç SayıcıMels AkhmetaliLaura van Agen

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