Dissecting the brain - live at the World Science Festival BrisbaneDissecting the brain - live at the World Science Festival Brisbane
All In The Mind
The brain might be an undiscerning blob that makes up just two per cent of your body, but what it does for you is extraordinary. How much about the day-to-day workings of the brain do we fully understand, and what does the future of medicine have in store for it? In this recording of our live show from the World Science Festival Brisbane, we explore the wonder of brain surgery, advances in neurotech, and whether we could one day preserve consciousness and ‘live’ forever. Keen to listen to another episode? Why not check out Can we trust our memories?
29:37•12 Apr 2025
Unveiling the Brain's Mysteries: Live at the World Science Festival Brisbane
Episode Overview
- Insight into the complexities of brain surgery while patients are awake.
- Latest advancements in neurotechnology, including brain-computer interfaces.
- Discussion on the possibility of preserving consciousness and living forever.
- The role of neurotech in aiding paralysed individuals.
- Ethical and philosophical considerations around brain preservation.
“The brain is very energetically expensive, which implies at an evolutionary level, like it's all doing something important”
Ever wondered what goes on inside that 1.3 kilos of 'grey matter' we call the brain? In this episode of All In The Mind, recorded live at the World Science Festival Brisbane, you'll get a fascinating look at brain surgery, neurotechnology, and the tantalising possibility of preserving consciousness. Host Sanne Kadar is joined by three brilliant minds: Brisbane-based neurosurgeon Alex Kaufman, Associate Professor of Neuroscience Kylie Seymour, and Monash University neuroscientist Ariel Zalesnikov-Johnston.
Together, they share insights on everything from the intricacies of operating on awake patients to the cutting-edge advancements in neurotech that could one day allow us to control robotic limbs with our thoughts. Ever wondered if we could live forever by preserving our brains? They tackle that too, with a blend of science fiction and real-world possibilities. It's an episode packed with mind-boggling details and thought-provoking discussions.
So, if you're curious about the brain's wonders and what the future holds for our most vital organ, this episode is a must-listen. Prepare to have your mind blown!
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