David Eagleman

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Last reviewed: Apr 27, 2026·First indexed: Apr 27, 2026

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Translates plasticity research into practical levers (challenge, novelty, social complexity, environment design); some specific theories (dream-as-defense, team of rivals) are his framing rather than consensus.

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Stanford Neuroscientist: Can’t Remember Your Dreams? Your Brain May Be Warning You!

Brain change after midlife may have less to do with age, more with what you keep doing. Plasticity is continuous, but the brain rewires most under novelty and challenge; familiar routines produce smaller changes. Cognitive reserve, built through repeated mental work and social engagement, may protect against age-related decline.

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