David Eagleman
Neuroscientist, Author & Entrepreneur | Exploring the Brain's Untapped Potential
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David Eagleman is a leading neuroscientist, author and entrepreneur pushing the boundaries of human cognition and creativity. As a Stanford Research Fellow and #1 science podcast host, he shares captivating insights on brain plasticity, consciousness and the future of technology.
Eagleman's Emmy-nominated PBS series and multiple bestselling books have made him a trusted science communicator, earning him the Society of Neuroscience's Science Educator of the Year award. His keynotes bridge cutting-edge neuroscience with practical strategies for enhancing innovation, leadership and human potential.
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Can we create new senses for humans?
As humans, we can perceive less than a ten-trillionth of all light waves. "Our experience of reality," says neuroscientist David Eagleman, "is constrained by our biology." He wants to change that. His research into our brain processes has led him to create new interfaces -- such as a sensory vest -- to take in previously unseen information about the world around us.
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