Neural Compass · 2026-06-01 · 50 min
Analyze neuroeconomics and leadership with Professor Michael Platt from UPenn on NeuralCompass by JiminiHealth . Professor Platt joins host Mark Jacobstein to discuss the intersection of anthropology, psychology, and neuroscience. The conversation explores how the human brain functions like a Swiss Army knife evolved for an ancestral world. They examine the biological cost of video calls and the critical importance of eye contact for neural synchronization. The discussion also covers the innovation network and the reason disengaging from routine through walking meetings is vital for creativity. Professor Platt shares data from his research on Cayo Santiago showing how social bonds increase survival in the face of catastrophic stress. Finally, the guests address the loneliness epidemic and how to foster resilience in a world dominated by digital glass. What You’ll Learn: How the social brain network hoovering up data impacts team trust. The reason physical activity is the top predictor for brain vitality. How to balance the task network with the default mode network for innovation. The impact of digital glass on adolescent mental health and global fertility.
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