John Medina: “Brain Rules for Aging Well” | Talks at Google

Dr. John J. Medina, a developmental molecular biologist and an affiliate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine, has a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to and organizes information. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller “Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School” — a provocative book that takes on the way our schools and work environments are designed. Medina’s book on brain development is a must-read for parents and early-childhood educators: “Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five.” His latest book in the series is “Brain Rules for Aging Well: 10 Principles for Staying Vital, Happy, and Sharp.”Dr. Medina joins us in our Google Seattle office to talk about what we all can do for our future selves to Age Well, and why it’s never too early to start. Using clever anecdotes and captivating speaking style, he shares insights on how friendship and the power of reminiscence can have visible and reproducible effects on aging.Get the book here: https://goo.gl/8JHHX4

19. Aggression III

(May 14, 2010) Robert Sapolsky continues his neurobiological exploration of human aggression. He discusses correlations between neurotransmitter prevalence and aggression levels, aggressive activity differences from genetic variance, societal factors and application, amplification from alcohol, and crime and punishment.Stanford University:
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