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In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Dr. David Eagleman discuss brain plasticity, how various “plug-ins” interact under different circumstances, dreaming as a means to defend the visual cortex from night, how the next generation is primed to be smarter than previous ones, and the utility of AI to expand human understanding. Dr. David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and an international bestselling author. He is co-founder of two venture-backed companies, Neosensory and BrainCheck, and he also directs the Center for Science and Law, a national nonprofit institute. He is best known for his work on sensory substitution, time perception, brain plasticity, synesthesia, and neurolaw. He is the writer and presenter of the international PBS series, “The Brain with David Eagleman,” and the author of the companion book, “The Brain: The Story of You.” He is also the writer and presenter of “The Creative Brain” on Netflix. This episode was filmed on January 13th, 2025.