Daniel Levitin
Neuroscientist & Author | How the Brain Works & Musical Expertise
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Daniel Levitin is a renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author who has transformed our understanding of how the brain processes music and information. As a former professional musician and record producer, Levitin draws on his unique blend of scientific expertise and real-world experience.
His books, including 'This Is Your Brain on Music' and 'The Organized Mind', have sold millions of copies and been translated into dozens of languages. Levitin's insights into the neuroscience of decision-making, memory, and productivity empower audiences to harness the full potential of their minds.
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How to stay calm when you know you'll be stressed
You're not at your best when you're stressed. In fact, your brain has evolved over millennia to release cortisol in stressful situations, inhibiting rational, logical thinking but potentially helping you survive, say, being attacked by a lion. Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin thinks there's a way to avoid making critical mistakes in stressful situations, when your thinking becomes clouded -- the pre-mortem. "We all are going to fail now and then," he says. "The idea is to think ahead to what those failures might be."
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| How To Academy | 2022 | |
| TED 2015 | 2015 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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