The Synapse NYC

The brain is nuanced and complex - we’re inviting you on this journey to explore it with us. At The Synapse NYC, we host experts in neuroscience to talk about topics like AI, art, drugs, consciousness (and more!). Warning: Contents may be philosophical. Have you ever wondered why we dream? Why we crave love? Is AI going to take over? In this podcast we dive into these questions, and come up with new ones, too. Join us as we learn about the intricacies of the brain, its fascinating potential, and explore all that it does. Created by Liri Haram, Mahima Golani, Noam Ekhaus, & Sarah Bennett.

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Episode 2: Intro to the Brain

In our second episode we take a journey into the brain, and talk about the fascinating ways it is constantly interacting with the body. Liri Haram is in conversation with Dr. Anlys Olivera - dedicated researcher, neurology and psychiatry resident, and beloved professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. We know that the brain is an incredibly complex organ that controls and produces our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. But how does it work? And what is it made of? In this Introduction t...

Jul 19, 2023•53 min

Episode 1: Intro to Neuroscience

In this episode, we talk about what neuroscience is , and also, what it isn't. Mahima Golani is in conversation with Dr. Karen Froud, Director of the Neuroscience & Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University. In this Introduction to Neuroscience, we address the relationship between structure and function in the brain, fascinating concepts like neuroplasticity and consciousness, and what in the world bumblebees have to do with neuroscience. We learn why the phrase “neurons tha...

Mar 13, 2023•48 min•Ep. 1

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