Autism Expert - "We Don't know what Autism is", Social Media Rewiring our Brains and AI Fears

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Donate to my Paypal. Thank you so much! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=L38HCUYY5TDTG Dr Laura Andreae is a Developmental Neuroscientist from King’s College London. She has conducted pioneering research into how our synaptic circuits are laid down during development, basically how we are wired from childhood how our neuron’s link up in specific critical ways at critical times to make us, us. 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:17 Understanding Brain Development and Wiring 00:09:31 Debunking Misconceptions about Autism 00:12:30 The Uncertain Impact of Social Media on Brain Development 00:16:41 Exploring the Differences in Male and Female Brain Development 00:28:00 Identifying Specific Circuits and Pathways in Autism 00:38:06 The Importance of Collaboration in Autism Research 00:50:48 The Manifestation of Autism in Males and Females 00:58:23 The Role of Genetic Changes in Autism 01:01:12 Improving Integration and Support for Individuals with Autism 01:08:52 Understanding the Link Between Genetic Changes and Behavior 01:12:42 The Potential of Brain-Machine Interfaces and Gene Therapy 01:17:56 Concerns about AI and Employment 01:23:27 The Need for Collaboration and Understanding in Neuroscience To Support the Channel - Get 56% off your first subscription to MAGIC MIND. The health shot to help you enter flow - https://www.magicmind.com/evanmc Follow My Neuroscience Podcast - The Giants Shoulder Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5m3Gta5MtIYdk59pb2GJ7M?si=b33232eae67b4126 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/brief-enquiry-to-the-brain/id1752486249 In this conversation, Dr. Laura Andre discusses how autism manifests differently in males and females, the role of genetic changes in autism, and the potential for early interventions. She shares her research focus on understanding how genetic changes lead to behavioral changes and emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between animal models and humans. Dr. Andre highlights the potential of brain-machine interfaces and gene therapy to improve the lives of individuals with neurological injuries. She also expresses concerns about the impact of AI on employment and stresses the need for greater collaboration and understanding between different fields in neuroscience. My Startup weeve - https://www.weeve.ie/ My Socials X - https://twitter.com/evan_mcgl LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-mcgloughlin/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evan_mcgloughlin/