
Our guest is Dr Athar N Malik MD/PhD, Neurosurgery Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Neuroscience Researcher in Neurobiology. He has a special interest in Brain Circuits, Functional & Restorative Neurosurgery. He is also a member of Muslim Scientists, USA.
We speak about how Our Brain Functions, Neuroplasticity and Neural circuits. We discuss how Islam & religion may help humans to reach their potential, and the future of research between Science & Our Spirituality.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:11 - Brain circuits & how they work
02:50 - Hubel & Wiesel: Experiences shape our brain
06:04 - What is Neuroplasticity?
07:17 - Creating the best environment for our brain
09:11 - The Quran speaks of Neuroplasticity
09:49 - New habits & examples of real-life Neuroplasticity
11:41 - Islam & modulating our environment
12:42 - How to maintain & improve Neuroplasticity
14:55 - Optimal blueprint to train Our Brain: Islam
16:39 - Time management: Advice by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aa)
17:18 - Salat & its neurobiological benefits
24:14 - Dr Athar's inspiration from the Quran
25:44 - Dr Abdus Salam & Quranic commandment to reflect
27:00 - Importance of research to benefit mankind
27:18 - Science, the Quran & Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as)
28:05 - Hubel & Wiesel: Loss of vision & Quranic parallels
30:29 - The Quran for human advancement
34:42 - The Soul, Spiritual experiences & Our body
40:23 - Life flashes before Death - News report
43:44 - The benefit of pursuing research!
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