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#2 Neuroscientist Shane O'Mara - Walking, Creativity and Dopamine

#2 Neuroscientist Shane O'Mara - Walking, Creativity and Dopamine

Giants Shoulder vor 2 Jahren

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Dr Shane O' Mara is a Neuroscientist and professor of
Experimental Brain Research in Trinity College Dublin.

Dr O' Mara's academic research concerns the brain systems
supporting learning and memory, and how they are affected by
stress and depression; He has also explored the intersection of
psychology and neuroscience with policy, evidence-based
policy-making and related areas.

04:11 The Under-Walking Epidemic

11:26 The Impact of Standing Desks

13:52 Walking Treadmills vs. Outdoor Walking

30:08 Long-Distance Endurance Walking

32:44 Walking and All-Cause Mortality

34:40 Walking and Mental Health

47:51 The Link Between Walking and Creativity

55:44 The Role of the Default Mode Network in
Creative Thinking

59:30 The Importance of Preparation and
Incubation in Problem-Solving

01:03:37 The Power of Experimentation in
Finding Innovative Solutions

01:08:24 Balancing Task Focus and End-State
Focus for Effective Problem-Solving

01:10:32 Creating Space for Creative Thinking

01:13:55 Challenging Attention Span Claims

01:17:33 Adaptability to New Technologies

01:23:44 The Complex Relationship with Social
Media

01:36:52 The Power of Walking

01:44:03 Tips for Walking More