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From Our Neurons to YoursBuilding AI simulations of the human brain | Dan YaminsThis week on the show: Are we ready to create digital models of the human brain? Last month, Stanford researcher Andreas Tolias and colleagues created a "digital twin" of the mouse visual cortex. The researchers used the same foundation model approach that powers ChatGPT, but instead of training the model on text, the team trained in on brain activity recorded while mice watched action movies. The result? A digital model that can predict how neurons would respond to entirely new visual inputs. This landmark study is a preview of the unprecedented research possibilities ma...2025-05-0132 minFrom Our Neurons to YoursWhat ChatGPT understands: Large language models and the neuroscience of meaning | Laura GwilliamsIf you spend any time chatting with a modern AI chatbot, you've probably been amazed at just how human it sounds, how much it feels like you're talking to a real person. Much ink has been spilled explaining how these systems are not actually conversing, not actually understanding — they're statistical algorithms trained to predict the next likely word. But today on the show, let's flip our perspective on this. What if instead of thinking about how these algorithms are not like the human brain, we talked about how similar they are? What if we could use these lar...2025-04-1742 minFrom Our Neurons to YoursWhat the other half of the brain does | Brad ZucheroWe've talked about glia and sleep. We've talked about glia and neuroinflammation. We've talked about glia in the brain fog that can accompany COVID or chemotherapy. We've talked about the brain's quiet majority of non–neuronal cells in so many different contexts that it felt like it was high time for us to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. After all, glia science was founded here at Stanford in the lab of the late, great Ben Barres.No one is better suited to take us through this history and lead us to the fr...2025-04-0335 minFrom Our Neurons to YoursStimulating the brain with sound | Kim Butts Pauly and Raag AiranAs we gain a better understanding of how misfiring brain circuits lead to mental health conditions, we'd like to be able to go in and nudge those circuits back into balance. But this is hard — literally — because the brain is encased in this thick bony skull. Plus, often the problem you want to target is buried deep in the middle of a maze of delicate brain tissue you need to preserve.Today we're going to be talking with neuroscientists who aim to solve this problem with sound. And not just any sound: ultrasound.Kim Butts Pauly...2025-03-2030 minFrom Our Neurons to YoursDoes good sleep insulate the brain against Alzheimer's? | Erin GibsonWe're kicking off our new season with a deep dive into one of neuroscience's most fascinating mysteries: sleep. This unconscious third of our lives isn't just about rest – it's absolutely critical for brain health, memory consolidation, and overall well-being. But here's where it gets intriguing: recent research suggests that increased napping as we age might be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease.To unpack this complex relationship, we're thrilled to welcome back Erin Gibson, assistant professor of psychiatry at Stanford School of Medicine and Wu Tsai Neuro affiliate. We'll explore whether age-related sle...2025-03-0639 min
How to be a BeastPHH 142 w Helena Chan[PHH ep142 w Helena Chan & John Tsai]
As a top 1% national real estate agent, Helena has a stellar reputation for her polished sales skills and assertive negotiation style. With extensive market knowledge and a talent for analyzing housing and financial trends, Helena has consistently excelled. Over seven years, she has sold over $450 million in volume, earning her the title of #1 agent at John L Scott in and a top 10 ranking among individual agents in the greater Seattle region. Ranked #7 out of 28,000 agents in Washington State in 2023, she's also the #1 Asian agent by sales volume.
Having lived a...2025-01-1727 minHow to be a BeastPHH 141 w Teddy Lim
[PHH ep142 w Teddy Lim & John Tsai] Every Hero’s Journey, needs a Guide — and in real estate, you’re the Hero. Whether you’re feeling stuck in a home that no longer fits, ready to cash-out on your hard-earned equity, or aiming to start fresh, Teddy’s here to lead the way.
With over 11+ years of experience and hundreds of successfully closed deals under his belt (both on and off market), Teddy has mastered the Art and Science of Negotiation. His Goal? To make sure you never leave money on the table while navigating every twist and turn with clarity, pr...2025-01-1722 minHow to be a BeastPHH140 w Trevor Bigg[POWER HALF HOUR episode 140 with Trevor Bigg & John Tsai]
About Trevor Bigg: As a seasoned realtor with eXp Realty and a 3x ICON Award winner, I founded the Glowbal Group with one clear mission: to help real estate agents scale their businesses and achieve financial freedom. After closing over $100 million in sales, I understand firsthand the importance of having the right tools, strategies, and network to create long-term success. That's why I created the Glowbal Group—an exclusive community designed to provide ambitious agents with access to cutting-edge resources, high-level connections, and the mentorship they need to rea...2024-11-0633 minHow to be a BeastPHH139 with Nigel Wong[POWER HALF HOUR episode 139 with Nigel Wong & John Tsai]
Nigel is a distinguished Realtor in the Greater Toronto area, renowned for his unwavering customer focus and exceptional skills in technology and negotiation.
Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Nigel connects effortlessly with a diverse range of clients. With over a decade of experience in Real Estate, Nigel ensures every transaction is seamless and stress-free for his clients.
Since embarking on his Real Estate career in 2020, he has joined eXp Realty, where he has consistently delivered expert knowledge and unparalleled passion to numerous clients. N...2024-08-2829 minHow to be a BeastPHH138 with Douglas Lee[POWER HALF HOUR episode 138 with Douglas Lee & John Tsai] Douglas Lee is a Real Estate Agent in California Properties' #1 individual sales real estate agent known for his personal approach to buying and selling.
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What is the POWER HALF HOUR?
The Power Half Hour is a concise 30 minute interview with a top performer/influencer; usually in real estate. The guest speaker will share with us what motivates them, how they achieved high level success and their top business tips. You can join in o...2024-07-0728 minHow to be a BeastPHH134 with Jennifer Jones[POWER HALF HOUR episode 134 with Jennifer & John Tsai] Jennifer Jones, with The Align Group, is the principle of "The Jennifer Jones Team" which has been climbing to the top of The Toronto Real Estate Board (currently sitting in the Top Ten Spots out of 70,000 Realtors), and the Top of EXP Realty Teams.
Jennifer's strength has been in attracting talented management who have helped create the strategies, systems, accountability, personal growth, mindset improvement and training systems to create a model that can be duplicated to help any agent create individual success or structure their own team into success.
Jennifer a...2024-05-3046 minFrom Our Neurons to YoursNeuroscience and AI: What artificial intelligence teaches us about the brain (and vice versa) | Surya GanguliThe powerful new generation of AI tools that has come out over the past few years — DALL-E, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and the rest — have blown away our old ideas about what AI can do and raised questions about what it means for computers to start acting... intelligent?This week, we ask what the rise of these systems might teach us about our own biological intelligence — and vice versa. What does modern neuroscience have to say about how AI could become as flexible, efficient, and resilient as the human brain. Few people are better positio...2024-05-2327 minHow to be a BeastPHH ep135 with Laura Dao[POWER HALF HOUR episode 135 with Laura Doa & John Tsai] Laura Dao, with The Align Group, is an experienced real estate professional with over 15 years of industry expertise. With a track record of selling over 800 homes and earning numerous accolades, she excels in providing exceptional service to her clients. Laura's effective communication skills and strong work ethic contribute to her success. She values patience, ensuring the best customer service to everyone she serves, from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors. Known for her honesty, trustworthiness, and reliability, Laura is dedicated to her clients. In her personal life, she is a proud...2024-05-1529 min
Spiritual Spotlight SeriesWellness Redefined: Dr. Cindy Tsai's Transformative Journey to Holistic HealingSend us a textJoin us on a transformative journey with Dr. Cindy Tsai, a beacon of holistic health and wellness. As an award-winning double board-certified physician, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and chief wellness officer, Dr. Cindy Tsai encapsulates her journey from conventional medicine to integrative health. She redefines health as she shares her personal battle with an autoimmune condition and sheds light on the pivotal role chronic stress plays on our well-being. By reconnecting with your body, she emphasizes the untapped power of body intelligence and the need to be proactive in managing our h...2024-03-2131 minHow to be a BeastPHH ep116 with Nav SinghPOWER HALF HOUR ep116 April 12th at 11AM. Super excited to interview with our guest speaker Nav Singh!
Our speaker has found great success in the industry by using social media to generate leads and make sales, mainly by focusing on TIKTOK . He has mastered the art of creating informative content, producing videos and going live on social platforms to answer any questions buyers or sellers may have - all while believing in being REAL and AUTHENTIC when connecting with people on social media. Despite the shifting market he has been able to sell a numb...2023-04-1327 minFrom Our Neurons to YoursVirtual Touch | Allison OkamuraRecently on the show, we had a conversation about the possibility of creating artificial vision with a bionic eye. Today we're going to talk about technology to enhance another sense, one that often goes underappreciated, our sense of touch. We humans actually have one of the most sensitive senses of touch on the planet. Just in the tip of your fingers, there are thousands of tiny sensors, which scientists call mechanoreceptors that sense texture, vibration, pressure, even pain. Our sense of touch also lets us track how our bodies are moving in space. In fact...2023-03-3019 minHow to be a BeastPHH ep115 with Neil SharmaPOWER HALF HOUR ep115 March 22nd at 11AM. Super excited to interview with our guest speaker Neil Sharma!
After obtaining his license in January of 2021, Neil has managed to become a multi award winning realtor obtaining the 2021 Sapphire Award & 2022 Ruby Award at his previous brokerage. Neil Sharma was also welcomed into the Medallion Top 10% award which is given to the Top 10% of all realtors in the FVREB.
At the core of his endeavors, Neil views every client through the lens of relationships and services, rather than transactions. “Helping families move into thei...2023-03-2430 minFrom Our Neurons to YoursBrain Rejuvenation | Tony Wyss-CorayHi listeners, we're shifting to a biweekly release schedule after this episode. See you in a couple weeks!---Most of us probably know someone who developed Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia as they got older. But you probably also know someone who stayed sharp as a tack well into their 80s or 90s. Even if it’s a favorite TV actor, like Betty White. The fact that people age so differently makes you wonder: is there some switch that could be flipped in our biology to let us all live...2023-03-1616 min