Oscillation - The 40 Hertz Hum of Being Alive

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Join host Felix Mercer exploring how consciousness emerges from 40-hertz gamma oscillations in the brain. Drawing on research from neuroscientists like Rodolfo Llinás and Francis Crick, he examines thalamocortical loops and theta-gamma coupling in memory formation, revealing that the self isn't fixed but a dynamic frequency your brain sustains. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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This episode was published on April 16, 2026.

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Join host Felix Mercer exploring how consciousness emerges from 40-hertz gamma oscillations in the brain. Drawing on research from neuroscientists like Rodolfo Llinás and Francis Crick, he examines thalamocortical loops and theta-gamma coupling in...

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