Think It’s Too Late? Think Again! | Garnet Dupuis

Name: Think It’s Too Late? Think Again! | Garnet Dupuis
Uploaded: 2024-11-27T17:45:04+00:00
Duration: 52 s
Channel: Claudia von Boeselager
Description: In this talk, Garnet Dupuis challenges the outdated belief that the adult brain is fixed and incapable of further growth. He explains that the discovery…

27 Nov 2024 · 1 min

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In this talk, Garnet Dupuis challenges the outdated belief that the adult brain is fixed and incapable of further growth. He explains that the discovery of neuroplasticity has shown that, contrary to the notion that we have a limited number of neurons that simply die off, the brain can continue to reorganize and improve throughout life when provided with appropriate stimulation. The central message is an optimistic affirmation: regardless of the current condition of your brain, it has the capacity to become better tomorrow.

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One of the things that science proved to be wrong was the longstanding concept that the adult brain reaches maturity and then is not capable of any further dynamic, positive change. That you've only got a certain number of brain cells, brain neurons, they're going to die one by one, and you're screwed. That kind of position was radically changed with the concept of neuroplasticity, meaning that to some degree, with the proper forms of stimulation, your brain and even mine at a more advanced age still has the ability to change in a positive way. So the simple statement that I say is whatever the state of your brain today, it can be better tomorrow.