Exclusive Interview with Henning Beck - Neuroscience explained in a practical and understandable way
For our latest talk, neuroscientist Dr Henning Beck has taken the time to take his science out of the box.
In a practical and understandable way, he shows us, among other things, which errors in thinking we make, how we can avoid them and what they can be useful for. He explains the advantages of human intelligence over artificial intelligence and gives tips on how we can boost our creativity and close memory gaps.
The topics of the interview: Errors in thinking, memory tricks and multitasking
In the interview, we look at various aspects of his research, including the fascinating errors and memory tricks our brain makes and how you can use them to your advantage. Dr Beck explains why the concept of multitasking is an illusion and how it actually affects our efficiency. His latest book ‘12 Laws of Stupidity: Errors in thinking that prevent sensible decisions in politics and for all of us’ was also the subject of our conversation.
Human thinking vs. artificial intelligence: an invaluable advantage
Our conversation about the differences between human thinking and artificial intelligence (AI) was particularly fascinating. Dr Beck emphasises that the human brain has unique abilities, such as creative problem solving and understanding context and nuance - aspects that AI still lacks.
Henning Beck's impressive career
Dr Beck has had an impressive academic career. He studied biochemistry in Tübingen and obtained his PhD in neuroscience at the Graduate School of Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience. After his doctorate, he worked in the innovation incubators of Silicon Valley, where he helped start-ups to optimise the potential of the human brain. In addition to his scientific work, he is a successful author, former science slammer and regular contributor to renowned magazines such as Wirtschaftswoche and GEO.
Join Henning Beck on a journey into the convolutions of our brains and discover how our thinking, learning and remembering really works - full of surprising discoveries and fascinating insights into the workings of the human mind.