How AI, automation, and digital technology affect cognition and society. From attention hijacking to job displacement, neurotech to human-AI relationships. Understanding the neuroscience of technology's impact on brain function, relationships, and future of work.
Livestreams on Technology Disruption
Live Q&A sessions from Neurofeedback & Chill where Dr. Hill demonstrates protocols, answers viewer questions, and explores technology disruption applications in real-time with QEEG examples and brain training discussions.
Latest Sessions
NFB & Chill: Does AI Change Your Brain??
Get QEEG Special: https://peakbraininstitute.com/special/ Book free discovery call: https://calendly.com/drhill1 Join Discord Neurofeedback server: https://discord.gg/244cJFft Read Neurofeedback Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Neurofeedback/ Is AI rewiring your brain? New research from MIT, UCLA, and Microsoft reveals how using ChatGPT, Google, and AI assistants is literally changing our neural patterns, memory, and creativity. From brain scans showing reduced activity during AI use to studies proving "digital amnesia," this video breaks down what science actually knows about your brain on AI. 🧠 What You'll Learn: - Why AI voices trigger different brain regions than human voices - How ChatGPT reduces brain activity by up to 50% (MIT study) - The "cognitive hangover" effect of prolonged AI use - Why AI users score lower on creativity and critical thinking tests - Evidence-based strategies to use AI without losing cognitive abilities 📄 Internet & Brain (Google Era, UCLA) • Your Brain on Google (UCLA fMRI study, 2009) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19155745/ 🤖 AI & Brain Studies (AI Era, MIT) • Your Brain on ChatGPT: EEG and cognitive offloading study (MIT Media Lab, 2025) Preprint: https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.08872 MIT overview: https://www.media.mit.edu/publications/your-brain-on-chatgpt/overview/ ResearchGate PDF: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/392560878_Your_Brain_on_ChatGPT_Accumulation_of_Cognitive_Debt_when_Using_an_AI_Assistant_for_Essay_Writing_Task • Effects of AI-driven chatbot feedback on learning outcomes (Yin et al., npj Science of Learning, 2025) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41539-025-00311-8 • MIT EEG study reported in TIME https://time.com/7295195/ai-chatgpt-google-learning-school/ • MIT EEG study coverage (LaptopMag) https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/chatgpt-mit-study-brain-activity-memory-impact • Additional summary (Tech.co) https://tech.co/news/another-study-ai-making-us-dumb 💡 Key Takeaways: - Your brain responds differently to AI vs humans (less empathy, more vigilance) - Heavy AI use can lead to "cognitive atrophy" - weaker memory, creativity, and critical thinking - The brain adapts to AI assistance by reducing its own effort - HOW you use AI matters more than whether you use it Active, conscious AI use can augment rather than replace thinking 💬 Join the Discussion: Have you noticed changes in your thinking since using AI? Share your experience in the comments! 🔴 LIVE every Monday at 6pm PT 🧠 Learn more about neurofeedback training 💬 Bring your questions for our Q&A segment 🧠 RESOURCES 🧠 👉Book a free consult call: https://calendly.com/drhill1 👉$250 off QEEG Brain Mapping at Peak Brain: https://peakbraininstitute.com/special/ neurofeedback, brain health, anti-aging, meditation, biological age, cognitive decline, longevity, brain training, EEG, mindfulness, digital technology seniors, music therapy, nature therapy, Harvard meditation study, neuroscience, brain optimization, live stream, Dr Hill, chill stream, relaxing educational content, 2025 research, cognitive function, memory improvement, stress reduction, healthy aging, AI
Neurofeedback & Chill: Biohacking Plasticity
Unlock Your Brain’s Potential! 🧠✨ Welcome to the next Neurofeedback & Chill livestream: Biohacking Plasticity. Discover how to harness your brain’s natural ability to adapt and reorganize. We’ll explore: • The science of neuroplasticity and its impact on learning and memory. • Effective strategies like neurofeedback, meditation, exercise, and exploring new environments. • Common pitfalls and misconceptions to avoid on your brain enhancement journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to work with your brain, not against it, for optimal cognitive performance. 🗓️ Where: Monday, 6pm Pacific every week for live Q&A - get in on the fun! 📍 Where: YouTube.com/DrHill Ready to unlock your true potential? Join us! #NeurofeedbackAndChill #BiohackingPlasticity #Brain #CognitiveEnhancement #AMA #YouTube #Plasticity #Biohacking #Neurofeedback #qeeg ✨ Can’t make it live? Watch the replay and join our growing community of brain optimization enthusiasts! Want to dive deeper? Read more on these topics here: https://andrewhillphd.com/biohacking-plasticity/ Join us to learn the truth behind these biohacks and how to truly enhance your cognitive performance! 🧠✨
🧠 3 New Brain Health Breakthroughs: Hearing Loss, Predictive Markers & AI Diagnosis
👉 👉 -- 🧠 BREAKING RESEARCH: Three new studies reveal critical insights for maintaining brain health as we age. Scientists have discovered that hearing loss significantly reduces brain signal variability, potentially accelerating cognitive decline. In groundbreaking research published March 23, 2025, in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, researchers found that older adults with hearing loss show decreased neural flexibility during speech recognition tasks—especially in noisy environments. This reduced flexibility directly correlates with worse cognitive performance and highlights why addressing hearing loss early could protect brain function. Meanwhile, a February 2025 study of nearly 8,000 adults revealed a powerful predictive marker that forecasts cognitive impairment with stunning accuracy. The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP)—calculated from triglycerides and HDL cholesterol—was associated with a 74% increased risk of cognitive problems for each one-unit increase. This discovery offers a practical way to identify those at risk years before symptoms appear and suggests that monitoring and improving your AIP could directly benefit long-term brain health. Finally, AI is revolutionizing Parkinson's diagnosis with 96-98% accuracy! The JAMA Neurology study published March 17, 2025, demonstrated that machine learning can differentiate Parkinson's from similar conditions using MRI data—outperforming traditional clinical diagnosis by 12.3%. This breakthrough promises faster, more accurate treatment for millions of aging adults. 👉 KEY POINTS: - Hearing loss reduces brain signal variability by disrupting neural flexibility, particularly in noisy environments - Higher AIP levels are linked to a 68% increased risk of cognitive impairment, offering a powerful predictive marker for future brain health - AI can now distinguish Parkinson's from similar conditions with up to 98% accuracy, offering hope for better treatment outcomes This research comes from leading institutions including Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience and JAMA Neurology. #BrainHealth #CognitiveHealth #NeurologicalResearch #HearingLoss #ParkinsonsDiagnosis #PredictiveMarkers 💬 Drop your questions in the comments—let's explore brain health together! 👉 Watch LIVE: Mondays 6pm Pacific 📺 YouTube.com/DrHill 👉 Read more: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/aging-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2025.1498666/full 👉https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/aging-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2025.1506973/full 👉https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2831631 👉 Ready to optimize your brain? ttps://peakbraininstitute.com/brain-training/neurofeedback/ 👉 Book a consult: https://calendly.com/drhill1 👉 Book a discount QEEG: https://peakbraininstitute.com/special/
Guest Appearances
The Way AI Is Rewiring Human Relationships
The scary way AI is rewiring your relationships right now isn’t sci-fi, it’s happening. In this wild, slightly unsettling clip, top neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Hill explains how AI is starting to replace real human connection. From kids falling in love with chatbot personas to adults using AI as emotional therapists, we’re entering a world where empathy is artificial and often more convincing than the real thing. We dive deep into “vibe coding,” emotional offloading, and how AI assistants are forming relationships that feel real even when we know they aren’t. Dr. Hill shares why this may not be harmless…and how it could reshape society faster than anything we’ve seen before. 🎙 Full episode live now on YouTube @cameronedwardbenton #AIEthics #EmotionalAI #HumanConnection #AndrewHillPhD #AIandRelationships #NeurosciencePodcast #ArtificialEmpathy #VibeCoding #CameronEdwardBenton #PodcastDrop #ai #technology #gettingtoknowyou 🎙️ Don’t miss out! If you enjoyed this episode of Getting to Know You, hit the Subscribe button and turn on notifications 🔔 to stay updated on our latest deep-dive conversations. 💬 Join the conversation! Drop your thoughts, questions, or favorite insights in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you. ✨ Discover more: Explore untold stories, unique perspectives, and thought-provoking interviews. Check out our playlist for more inspiring episodes. Stay Connected with Us! We’d love to hear from you and share more amazing content. Follow us on our socials for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and much more: 🌟 Instagram: Getting to Know You Podcast 💬 Facebook: Cameron Edward Benton 📖 Threads: @camedwardbenton 🎥 TikTok: @camedwardbenton 👉 Don’t miss out—click the links and follow us now to join our community! Your support means the world to us! Let’s get to know each other better. Stay curious! Keywords: Cameron Edward Benton, Getting to Know You podcast, neurofeedback benefits, trauma healing, mental health awareness, brain training, EEG neurofeedback, AI and human emotions, emotional AI impact, Dr Andrew Hill AI, vibe coding explained, AI replacing connection, AI emotional therapist, kids and AI relationships, AI empathy experiment, chatbots and loneliness, AI addiction risk, how AI changes our brains, AI and the uncanny valley, artificial empathy vs real, AI vs human relationships, AI as best friend, neurofeedback expert on AI, dangerous AI relationships, AI and kids' mental health, future of AI-human bond, voice AI relationships, AI therapist conversation, AI assistant attachment, chatbot addiction symptoms, AI influence on connection, AI rewiring social skills, AI friendship consequences, emotional offloading to bots, neural impact of AI chats, AI as relational mirror, AI mental health risk, AI dependence psychology, AI role in identity, humans trusting AI, Gen Z and chatbot empathy, Cameron Edward Benton podcast
🎙️ NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Q&A - Live with Experts! 🧠 | Jan 15 @ 6 PM CST
Join us for a live NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast Q&A session! 🧠✨ Our expert panel is here to answer your burning questions about neurofeedback, brain training, and mental health! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn! 📅 When: Monday, January 8th at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST 📍 Where: YouTube Live Meet the Hosts: Pete Jansons Dr. Mari Swingle Jay Gunkelman Anthony Ramos Joy Lunt John Mekrut Joshua Moore Santiago Brand Dr. Andrew Hill 🔗 Don't forget to support us on Patreon: / neuronoodle 📢 Got a question? Ask in the live chat or comment below! 🔔 Hit the bell to be notified so you won’t miss it! #Neurofeedback #NeuroNoodle #MentalHealth #LiveQandA #BrainTraining #NeurofeedbackExperts #BrainHealth