This course explores the potential of brain plasticity to heal illness, enhance cognitive and athletic performance, and the ethical considerations surrounding human enhancement. Participants will learn about critical periods, technology's role in plasticity, and methods to reopen brain plasticity. The teaching method includes discussions with neuroscientists and an entrepreneur, along with an immersive experience. This course is intended for individuals interested in neuroscience, brain plasticity, human enhancement, and the ethical implications of cognitive enhancement.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Welcome
What is brain plasticity
Critical periods
The importance of critical periods
Technology and plasticity
Control of plasticity
Reopening brain plasticity
Dolphin II
Immersive Experience
Brakelike factors
Reopening a critical period
Enhancing healthy brains
Immersive environments
Opening a permissive gate
Taught by
World Science Festival
