Olav Krigolson
That Neuroscience Guy
The neuroscience of everyday life without the big words. If you are fascinated with the human brain and would like to learn something new, this is the podcast for you.
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Olav Krigolson
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Q&A: Humor, Alcohol, and More 18.04.2021 9:12
Do tall people perceive time differently? What does alcohol actually do to your brain? In the second That Neuroscience Guy Q&A, I answer your burning questions about neuroscience.
Depression and the Brain 11.04.2021 11:11
Depression is a prevalent yet complex condition, and there are multiple ways it can affect the brain. In today's episode, we discuss the neuroscience of Depression.
Q&A: Pain, Mind Reading, and More 04.04.2021 11:37
Am I Neurotypical? Does Artificial Intelligence really think like me? In the first That Neuroscience Guy Q&A, I answer your burning questions about neuroscience.
What is EEG? 28.03.2021 15:18
"Brainwaves" help us explain how the brain works, which is why I study them all the time. But what is a brainwave? In today's episode, I discuss what EEG is and how we use it to understand the brain.
How do we become experts? 22.03.2021 11:35
You've probably heard that 10,000 hours of practice makes us an expert at something. But why is this the case? In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience of becoming an expert.
Why Do We "Pay" Attention? 15.03.2021 11:26
We are often told we have to "pay" attention, but what does that really mean? In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience of Attention.
Whats going on in the brain while you sleep? 08.03.2021 11:47
Your brain does not shut down when you are sleeping. Instead, there is a lot of cool stuff going on - and I am not even talking about your dreams! In this episode, I talk about the neuroscience of sleep.
Grabbing an Apple 28.02.2021 11:53
Seems simple right? Wrong. Grabbing an apple pushes your brain to the max. In today's episode, we will discuss the neuroscience of human movement.
Social Isolation and the Brain 21.02.2021 12:51
Curious about COVID and your brain? You should listen.
Why is social media so addictive? 15.02.2021 13:05
On this episode I discuss why social media is so addictive - the neuroscience behind why we keep going back to see if someone has liked our post.
The Neuroscience of Impulse Shopping 05.02.2021 13:57
Have you ever wondered why you impulse shop - what causes you to add something to your Amazon cart and buy it? In this episode Dr. K will review the neuroscience that explains why we impulse shop.
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