Dr. Andrew Huberman

Okay.

Can we increase our willpower just like training a muscle group with your research into the AMCC?

Ooh, I'm so glad that you mentioned the AMCC.

I think of all the new areas of neuroscience research that are out there, I think the anterior mid-cingulate cortex is one of the most interesting structures and areas of research nowadays.

You know, I think if I have my way, then not only will most people have heard of dopamine and the amygdala, I guess you need a Star Wars character named after your brain part,

Isn't there one?

I only saw the first three.

I'm of that generation.

But isn't there an Amy Dalla or something?

Yeah, right?

Don't leave me hanging here.

Is there or not?

If I'm wrong, just say no.

Okay.

Anyway, the amygdala.

Thanks.

The amygdala is a brain structure that is involved in threat detection and novelty detection, not just threats.

The anterior mid-singulate cortex is an area of the brain that we know is activated by

Well, let me tell you the best experiment.

The best experiment was done, in my opinion, by a neurosurgeon at Stanford, Joe Parisi.