basal ganglia
21 episodes mention this concept
DrTraceyMarksApr 1, 2026The Neurological Mechanics of Trust, Betrayal, and Repair
PsychologyPrediction system (brain)Running probability estimatePrefrontal cortexBasal ganglia
hubermanlabDec 18, 2025The Neuroscience of Goal Setting & Achievement: Science-Based Tools for Motivation, Focus, and Performance
Self-DevelopmentAmygdalaBasal GangliaGo/No-Go CircuitsLateral Prefrontal Cortex- hubermanlabDec 4, 2025
The Neurobiology of Habit Formation, Breaking, and Optimization: Leveraging Brain States for Lasting Change
NeuroscienceHabit formationHabit breakingNeuroplasticityImmediate goal-based habits - hubermanlabOct 16, 2025
The Brain's Perception of Reality: Vision, Balance, Circadian Rhythms, and Action Control
NeuroscienceGanglion cellsPhotoreceptorsElectromagnetic radiationWavelengths - DrTraceyMarksOct 8, 2025
Why Your Brain Abandons Tasks Midstream: 5 Brain-Based Solutions for Improved Follow-Through
PsychologyWorking memoryPrefrontal cortexBasal gangliaTask persistence - DrTraceyMarksApr 23, 2025
Why Some People Build Better Habits: Leveraging Brain Tendencies for Lasting Change
Self-DevelopmentHabit formationBasal gangliaAutopilot systemNeural pathway reinforcement - DrTraceyMarksApr 16, 2025
Why Bad Habits Stick: Understanding Brain Wiring and Science-Backed Strategies for Lasting Change
PsychologyWillpowerPrefrontal cortexBasal gangliaAutomatic system - DrTraceyMarksApr 9, 2025
The Neuroscience of Habit Formation: Understanding the Brain's Autopilot and How to Reshape Your Routines
NeuroscienceHabit formationAutomatic behaviorsBasal gangliaNeuroplasticity - hubermanlabJan 2, 2025
Optimizing Brain Neuroplasticity, Learning, and Creativity with Science-Based Daily Protocols
ScienceNeuroplasticityAutonomic arousal systemCircadian clock/rhythmMelanopsin cells - hubermanlabNov 18, 2024
How Simple Algorithms, Dopamine, and AI Drive Learning and Motivation in the Brain
NeuroscienceComputational NeuroscienceAlgorithmsLarge Language Models (LLMs)Artificial Intelligence (AI) - hubermanlabFeb 29, 2024
AMA #16: Science-Based Strategies for Sleep, Vertigo, TBI Recovery, OCD, and Travel Wellness
HealthCircadian rhythmMorning sunlight exposureRed light therapyNon-sleep deep rest (NSDR) 
HealthyGamerGGOct 19, 2023Overcoming the 'Curse' of ADHD: Leveraging Intact Brain Functions and Cognitive Reframing to Build Habits
PsychologyADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)Frontal lobe impairmentImpulsivitySustained attention- hubermanlabSep 26, 2022
Brain Circuit Modification for Compulsive Eating & Behaviors: Deep Brain Stimulation & Neurosurgical Approaches
NeuroscienceDeep Brain Stimulation (DBS)Nucleus AccumbensLoss of Control EatingObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 
lexfridmanFeb 6, 2022Garry Nolan: DNA, Consciousness, UFOs, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
ScienceDynamic computation (DNA)Epigenetic stateComputational matrix (universe)Selfish gene hypothesis- HealthyGamerGGJun 8, 2021
Psychiatrist Debunks Dopamine Fasting: Understanding Dopamine's True Role in Motivation and Reward
PsychologyDopamine detoxNeurotransmitterDopamineParkinson's disease - DrTraceyMarksMay 6, 2020
What is Executive Function? How it Relates to ADHD and Daily Life
PsychologyExecutive functionADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)Cognitive skillsPlanning - lexfridmanOct 6, 2019
Yann LeCun on the Architecture and Obstacles to Human-Level AI: Self-Supervised Learning and Predictive World Models
TechnologyHuman-level intelligenceSelf-supervised learningModels of the worldObservation-based learning - lexfridmanSep 3, 2019
Yann LeCun on Sophia, AI Embodiment, Grounding, and the Necessity of Emotions for Intelligence
TechnologyAnthropomorphizationAI HypeEmbodiment (in AI)Grounding (in AI) - lexfridman
Andrew Huberman on the Neuroscience of Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Performance Optimization
NeuroscienceAdenosine accumulationCircadian cycleTemperature oscillationSuprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) - hubermanlab
The Neuroscience and Psychology of Goal Setting and Achievement: Dopamine, Neural Circuits, and the 85% Rule for Optimal Learning
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticity85% Rule for Optimal LearningGoal SettingGoal Achievement - lexfridman
Andrew Huberman on Optimizing Focus, Managing Stress, and Cultivating Relationships Through Mindset and Routine
ScienceCardiovascular healthSauna protocolsHeat shock proteinsGrowth hormone
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