Frederick Streeter Barrett
Futurist & Cognitive Scientist | Rethinking Human Potential
Most recently at TED in 2020.
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Frederick Streeter Barrett is a renowned futurist and cognitive scientist, exploring the intersection of emerging technologies and human potential. As a Research Scientist at the MIT Media Lab, Barrett pioneered new interfaces that augment human intelligence.
His TED talks have reached millions, sharing visionary ideas on the future of AI, biotechnology, and the human mind. Barrett's keynotes provide leaders with a roadmap for adapting to a rapidly changing world, unlocking new forms of creativity and problem-solving.
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The neuroscience of psychedelic drugs, music and nostalgia
How do music and psychedelics impact your brain? Neuroscientist Frederick Streeter Barrett discusses the specific neural regions activated when you listen to music and undergo the effects of psychedelic drugs like LSD or psilocybin (magic mushrooms). Learn about his research on how these experiences, when paired with the right conditions, may support emotional growth and healing from mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.
1 talk, all in 2020
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