Dr. Adam Gazzaley (Part 1): A Jedi Session on Attention and How to Restore it with Nature

Dr. Adam Gazzaley is a neuroscientist, neurologist, inventor, author of the book The Distracted Mind, a nature photographer, entrepreneur, and investor. He’s the founder and executive director of Neuroscape, and the David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology, and Psychiatry at UCSF. He’s also the co-founder and Chief Science Advisor of Akili at Jazz Venture Partners, he’s a member of the Board of Trustees and Science Council of the California Academy of Sciences. Adam has authored over 180 scientific articles and delivered over 700 talks. On the show today, Adam delivers a Jedi training session on attention, we bust myths about multitasking, we talk about using video games for attention (which Adam and his lab, Neuroscape, pioneered), we talk about practical tips for parents and how to cultivate a healthy relationship with nature, screens, and social media (or at least attempt to). We also talk about nature’s unique ability to restore cognitive attention and the potential mechanisms.Enjoy the ride,JeffEpisode LinksDr. Adam Gazzaley’s WebsiteNeuroscape (Dr. Gazzaley’s lab)Wanderings (Dr. Gazzaley’s nature photography)AkiliThe Distracted Mind by Dr. Adam GazzaleyJazz Venture PartnersThe Nature Fix by Florence WilliamsConnect with Nature JunkieIf anything in this episode was helpful or stoked you out, please hit the share button and tell a friend, leave an awesome review, or comment so we can bend the algorithms toward nature. Thanks!Instagram: @naturejunkieradioWebsite: www.naturejunkielife.comNewsletter: Sign Up HereEmail: [email protected] CreditsPodcast cover art by Ahab NimryOutro music by Tyler JohnsonEditing by Aashish M.