Notices by Dean Burnett (that brains guy) (garwboy@ohai.social)

The 6 biggest questions about adult ADHD, answered by a neuroscientist

https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/adhd-questions-answered

My feature for @sciencefocus, all about ADHD in adults and what everyone gets wrong about it, is now available to all on the website.

So, go check it out?

#ADHD #MentalHealth

"If you're under 25 your brain isn't fully developed, so you can't be trusted to make informed decisions"

I'm seeing this a LOT lately, especially today with the Cass Review fallout. And it's utter guff, based on hearsay, misunderstandings of neuroscience, or wilful ignorance.

Why? I'll tell you why

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Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip

https://bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68137046

Been asked to comment on this A LOT already. So, here's my thoughts on the matter

TL:DR 90% hype, 10% borrowed substance

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My mate Liam recently sent me this, to get my take on it.

Basically, assuming the results quoted are valid (never a 100% guarantee neuroscience), the 'interpretation' posted is a WILD leap of logic and speculation, and a drastic misunderstanding of how anything works.

#Brains #Neuroscience

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Why stop there?

Severely physically or mentally impaired? Lifestyle choice

Living in an abusive environment? Lifestyle choice

Literally drowning right now? You should have chosen a lifestyle with better access to air

Don't have to fund support for anything if everything is a choice, after all.