DeAnn Knighton
DeAnn Knighton
Origins of Addiction: The Noble Nematode
Origins of Addiction: The Noble Nematode
Origins of Addiction: The Noble Nematode
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Explore how nematodes' behaviour informs addiction understanding in this engaging podcast episode.
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Episode Overview
- Nematodes offer insights into addiction despite lacking brains.
- Understanding primitive organisms can inform addiction treatments.
- AI advancements relate to biological intelligence studies.
- Environmental factors play a significant role in substance use.
- Exploring new ways to ease withdrawal symptoms.
Wouldn't it be great if when we didn't need anything, our balance was to be content?
Ever wondered how the simplest creatures can shed light on complex human behaviours? This episode of 'Show Up and Stay' takes you on a fascinating journey into the world of nematodes – those tiny worms with only 302 neurons. DeAnn and Craig Knighton explore the intriguing connections between these primitive organisms and substance use disorders. Craig shares his thoughts after reading 'A Brief History of Intelligence' by Max Bennett, drawing parallels between AI developments and our understanding of addiction.
With a mix of science, storytelling, and a sprinkle of humour, the hosts dive into how nematodes' behaviour mirrors addiction patterns, despite their lack of a brain. They ponder the potential for new treatments by studying these creatures' responses to substances. You might find yourself questioning how much our environment influences addiction, and what lessons can be learned from the humble nematode.
Tune in for a unique perspective that combines scientific curiosity with heartfelt exploration, leaving you wondering how these insights might transform approaches to addiction recovery.