Brain's Dynamic Maps: How Vision and Sound Forge Reality

Resources

Books

• "Making Space: How the Brain Knows Where Things Are" by Dr. Jennifer Groh - This book by the guest is mentioned as a resource to learn more about her laboratory's work on sensory integration and brain spatial representation.

People Mentioned

• Dr. Jennifer Groh - Guest on the podcast, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, whose laboratory studies how the brain represents the world and merges senses.
• Andrew Huberman - Host of the podcast, Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine.
• Christoph Koch - Mentioned for his work on flow state and consciousness.
• Marla Feller - Neuroscientist at UC Berkeley, mentioned for her strategy of moving seats at conferences to maintain attention.
• Harvey Karton - Late comparative neuroscientist and Dr. Groh's graduate advisor, who shared insights on hypnotizing chickens and their visual-motor system.
• Iggy Pop - Mentioned for a lyric in one of his songs about hypnotizing chickens.
• David Spiegel - Colleague who does clinical hypnosis.
• Mark Testpito - Mentioned for his lab's research on dementia and working memory.
• Sherrington - Nobel Prize winner, quoted on movement being the "final common path."
• Rick Rubin - Music producer and friend of the host, discussed for his approach to creative processes and trusting natural rhythms.
• Jonathan Haidt - Mentioned as a vocal advocate against excessive phone use, whose message the host supports.
• Rob Moore - Podcast producer, mentioned as an endurance athlete who can work for extended periods.

Organizations & Institutions

• Duke University - Affiliation of Dr. Jennifer Groh.
• Stanford School of Medicine - Affiliation of Andrew Huberman.
• University of Washington - Where Jane Marie Knight's color vision lab is located.
• UC Berkeley - Affiliation of Marla Feller.
• American Psychiatric Association - Mentioned in relation to the approval of clinical hypnosis.

Websites & Online Resources

• hello lingo.com/huberman - Website for Lingo, a continuous glucose monitor, offering a discount for podcast listeners.
• wealthfront.com/huberman - Website for Wealthfront, a financial services company, offering a boosted APY for new clients.
• drinkagz.com/huberman - Website for AGZ, a nightly drink for sleep support, offering a special offer for podcast listeners.
• fromourplace.com/huberman - Website for Our Place, a cookware company, offering discounts and free shipping.
• helixsleep.com/huberman - Website for Helix Sleep, offering customized mattresses and pillows with a discount for podcast listeners.
• drinkelement.com/huberman - Website for Element, an electrolyte drink, offering a free sample pack with any purchase.
• protocolsbook.com - Website for the host's new book, "Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body."
• hubermanlab.com - Host's website, for newsletter subscription and podcast information.
• newyorktimes.com/games - Mentioned for games that offer a sense of completion.
• youtube.com - Mentioned for videos demonstrating chicken hypnosis.
• x.com - Mentioned for finding pictures of old focusing tools.

Other Resources

• Superior Colliculus - A brain structure responsive to both visual and auditory stimuli, where research on sensory integration began.
• Homunculus - A map of the body surface in the brain, representing sensitive areas with larger brain regions.
• Otoacoustic Emissions - Sounds generated by the ears, measurable by clinicians.
• Haka - A traditional Maori ceremonial dance involving chanting and vigorous movements, discussed as a display of vigor and unity.
• Bantam Mealur chickens - Small chickens bred as pets, discussed for their personality and interaction with people.
• Zolio Satellite Communicator - A device that interacts with a phone and satellite for sending and receiving text messages in remote areas.
• Duolingo - A language learning app mentioned as an exit path from phone usage.
• X and Instagram - Social media platforms segregated onto an old phone by the host to limit access.