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From Crisis to Clarity: The Future of Modern Neuroscience | Andrew Maurer | #31

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On this episode of BeyondPhrenology, neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Maurer joins the discussion for a deep dive into some of the most compelling and controversial topics in neuroscience. We explore Andrew's unique fascination with the hippocampus, the role of kidneys in cognitive function, and the search for so-called "celebrity neurons." Dr. Maurer also sheds light on the complexity of monosynaptic connections, the shortcomings of reductionist biology, and why big science may not always be the answer. From the pitfalls of boutique journals to the future of grant writing, this episode covers a broad spectrum of challenges and insights that shape modern neuroscience. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that goes beyond the brain’s surface.
TIMELINE
00:00:00 Welcome, Andrew Maurer
00:01:40 Andrew's unusual passion for the hippocampus
00:04:10 The role of kidneys in critical thinking
00:08:28 What is neuroscience really trying to understand? Searching for Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston neurons?
00:19:15 False promises and the future of public support for neuroscience
00:23:55 The dark era of neuroscience
00:27:30 The complexity of monosynaptic connections
00:33:40 Why reductionist biology falls short: The limits of neuronal encoding
00:40:10 The journey of a red blood cell through the cardiovascular system
00:45:19 Polynomial vs. nonlinear: Clearing up the confusion
00:51:55 The risks of science that overpromises
00:55:55 Is big science the answer? The Manhattan Project of neuroscience
00:59:00 The case for small science
01:05:37 The pitfalls of boutique journals
01:09:25 The need for multicellularity in neuroscience
01:13:45 The rising bar for conducting science
01:16:43 Is grant writing just wordplay?
01:20:40 We love data parasitism
01:23:50 Qualities that make a great neuroscientist
01:28:45 The most complex problem in neuroscience: Stimulus equivalence
01:33:05 Space-time equivalence in the brain
01:41:30 Spectral phrenology: The fallacy of Fourier analysis
01:49:55 Publish boutique or perish: The stranglehold of CNS
01:56:35 The truth will come out eventually
Dr. Maurer's work:
TIMELINE
00:00:00 Welcome, Andrew Maurer
00:01:40 Andrew's unusual passion for the hippocampus
00:04:10 The role of kidneys in critical thinking
00:08:28 What is neuroscience really trying to understand? Searching for Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston neurons?
00:19:15 False promises and the future of public support for neuroscience
00:23:55 The dark era of neuroscience
00:27:30 The complexity of monosynaptic connections
00:33:40 Why reductionist biology falls short: The limits of neuronal encoding
00:40:10 The journey of a red blood cell through the cardiovascular system
00:45:19 Polynomial vs. nonlinear: Clearing up the confusion
00:51:55 The risks of science that overpromises
00:55:55 Is big science the answer? The Manhattan Project of neuroscience
00:59:00 The case for small science
01:05:37 The pitfalls of boutique journals
01:09:25 The need for multicellularity in neuroscience
01:13:45 The rising bar for conducting science
01:16:43 Is grant writing just wordplay?
01:20:40 We love data parasitism
01:23:50 Qualities that make a great neuroscientist
01:28:45 The most complex problem in neuroscience: Stimulus equivalence
01:33:05 Space-time equivalence in the brain
01:41:30 Spectral phrenology: The fallacy of Fourier analysis
01:49:55 Publish boutique or perish: The stranglehold of CNS
01:56:35 The truth will come out eventually
Dr. Maurer's work:
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