The Neuroscience of Emotions and the Impact of Modern Technologies with Dr. Mark Williams

Send us Fan MailDr. Mark Williams is the director of Rethinking your Brain Pty Ltd. He has taught the fundamentals of neuroscience to a wide range of students, as well as publishing more than 70 scientific articles and worked at MIT in the USA and multiple universities in Australia. His new book “The Connected Species: How understanding the evolution of our brain can change the world” was published in August 2023.Mark has been at the cutting edge of developing computational brain imaging analysis and the adoption of new technologies like virtual reality in research. He now runs programs for schools and businesses on the neuroscience of learning, the neuroscience of emotions and the impact of modern technologies (like smartphones) on our brains.Highlights of the episode include:The neuroscience of learning and memory, and why smartphones are damaging.The neuroscience of addiction, why smartphones are addictive and how to avoid it.The neuroscience of empathy and why smartphones are having an impact.The relationship between screen use, depression and suicide.Ways to minimize the potential effects.Resources:More details: https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/Check out his new book! Follow Mark on Social Media:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-4b401354/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrMarkWilliamsTwitter: https://twitter.com/MarkWil93486024Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrmarkwilliams/Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a personal favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)