Joel Dimsdale discusses his latest book “Dark Persuasion: A History of Brainwashing from Pavlov to Social Media,” which traces the evolution of brainwashing from its beginnings in torture and religious conversion into the age of neuroscience and social media. Dimsdale is distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry at UC San Diego.

In a healthy, aging brain, some cognitive changes are normal — but total neuronal cell death is not. John Morrison debunks the myth that neurons always die as people age.

How does the brain retrieve memories, articulate words, and focus attention? Recent advances have provided a newfound ability to decipher, sharpen, and adjust electrical signals relevant to speech, attention, memory and emotion. Join Brian Greene and leading neuroscientists György Buzsáki, Edward Chang, Michael Halassa, Michael Kahana and Helen Mayberg for a thrilling exploration of how we're learning to read and manipulate the mind.

Celebrated author and editor in chief of Being Human, discusses an enlightening recognition of the ego, the experience of being a person, which can lead to the potential for personal growth.

Dr. Robert Sapolsky's talk on depression elucidates its devastating effects and far-reaching implications, highlighting its ranking as a leading cause of disability worldwide. By examining the interplay between biology and psychology, he offers a comprehensive perspective on depression's multifaceted nature and the urgent need for effective interventions.

Sample topic from Skillsoft’s video-based course “Developing a Growth Mindset. People with a growth mind-set achieve ever-higher levels of performance, and help their organization thrive. In this course you'll learn what constitutes a growth mindset and how develop and embrace it.

World-renowned neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and two-time TED speaker Beau Lotto draws on over two decades of research to reveal startling truths about the brain and how it perceives the world.

It's not your screen you're addicted to — it's just the conduit for your high. NYU professor Adam Alter explains that behavioral addiction is similar to substance addiction: it feels good in the short term, but over time can negatively impact your mental state, social life, financial stability, and physiological wellbeing.

Jeffon asks the important question, "Do we actually care about the well-being of others that we share the planet with?" He shares three elements that are essential for us as human beings to begin to embrace that will allow us to create a future and a world that works for everyone. Jeffon Seely is a senior consultant, transformational speaker, and workshop facilitator. Mr. Seely is a highly recognized leading resource in the field of Diversity and Inclusion, Millennials, Mindfulness, and Leadership. Although rather young, a Millennial, he has had his own consulting firm for more than 10 years, specializing in programs involving mindfulness, meditation and the evolving role of Millennials and the 2020 Generation.

Diana Jason shares how Charles Schwab & Co. took the research on gratitude and put it to work.