Can you finally escape the Dopamine Treadmill? Neuroscientist @rubenlaukkonen

In this conversation, Ruben Lalkonen, a neuroscientist, shares his research on the connection between the brain and consciousness. He discusses how our sensory experiences are not always accurate and can be influenced by our expectations and past experiences. Ruben also explains the McGurk effect, a well-known illusion where the audio and video components of a stimulus are misleading, and how it demonstrates our understanding of consciousness. Additionally, he discusses his research on false insights, which involves creating illusions to test people's understanding of their own cognitive processes. Ruben also shares his experience with ketamine and plans to share more about it on his substack. The conversation highlights the complex relationship between the brain, consciousness, and sensory experiences, and how our understanding of these processes can be influenced by our expectations and past experiences.