Adventures in Neuroplasticity – Brain Science, Backflips, and Big Smoke Brass!! | Know Brainers
70Can you teach an old brain new tricks? In this zany episode of Know Brainers, Laura and Lucas dive headfirst into a 30-day adventure that’s bound to be full of laughs, mishaps, and maybe even some triumphs! Laura, who’s never touched a saxophone in her life, decides it’s time to channel her inner Lisa Simpson. Meanwhile, Lucas, who’s more comfortable on solid ground, attempts to defy gravity and master the backflip.
But wait, there’s more! We’re not just here for the giggles (though there will be plenty). We’re diving deep into the wild world of brain science to uncover the secrets of neuroplasticity—how our brains can still learn and adapt, even when we’re no longer kids. With the help of the brilliant Dr. Leela Landowski, we’ll explore how sleep, repetition, and even making mistakes can help our brains grow.
Watch as Laura tries to make sweet, sweet music (or at least some noise) and Lucas flips out (literally). Will Laura be jamming with Big Smoke Brass by the end of the month? Will Lucas land his backflips without face-planting? And most importantly, will our brains betray us or come through in the clutch?
Tune in for a rollercoaster of emotions, a ton of laughs, and maybe even some surprising successes. Hit that play button now and join us on this brain-bending adventure!
0:00 Adventure Saxophone and Backflip
1:39 Day 1 - Adventure begins
2:40 Synaptogenesis, neuroplasticity, and synaptic pruning
4:56 Day 5 - Progress
5:34 Learning how to learn
8:12 Week 3 - Getting there
9:26 Week 4 - Missing a band
10:01 Jam session with Big Smoke Brass
11:19 Music as language
12:03 Time to groove
15:34 Old dogs can learn new tricks
16:23 Closing number
17:33 End Screen
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