#7 Autism Expert Dr Laura Andreae - We Don't know what Autism is, Is Social Media Rewiring our Brains and AI Fears

Dr Laura Andreae is a Developmental Neuroscientist from King’s
College London. She has conducted pioneering research into how
our synaptic circuits are laid down during development, basically
how we are wired from childhood how our neuron’s link up in
specific critical ways at critical times to make us, us. She is
also a world foremost expert in the development of autism and
intellectual disorders at a synapse level.





00:00:00 Intro00:04:17 Understanding Brain Development and
Wiring00:09:31 Debunking Misconceptions about Autism00:12:30 The
Uncertain Impact of Social Media on Brain Development00:16:41
Exploring the Differences in Male and Female Brain
Development00:28:00 Identifying Specific Circuits and Pathways in
Autism00:38:06 The Importance of Collaboration in Autism
Research00:50:48 The Manifestation of Autism in Males and
Females00:58:23 The Role of Genetic Changes in Autism01:01:12
Improving Integration and Support for Individuals with
Autism01:08:52 Understanding the Link Between Genetic Changes and
Behavior01:12:42 The Potential of Brain-Machine Interfaces and
Gene Therapy01:17:56 Concerns about AI and Employment01:23:27 The
Need for Collaboration and Understanding in Neuroscience





In this podcast we discuss the neural mechanisms of autism, how
autism is a superpower in many and what our society can do better
to support people with developmental disorders, and how we can
best leverage their brilliance for the benefit of humanity.