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Time Blindness, Prefrontal Cortex, and Self-Regulation in ADD: Forgetting to Remember the Future | Chapter 5 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté Welcome to Last Minute Lecture’s in-depth summary and analysis of Chapter 5 from Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté. In this chapter, Dr. Maté explores the neuroscience behind ADD’s most frustrating challenges: time blindness, poor self-regulation, and the struggle to connect present actions with future outcomes. Start by watching our full video summary to see these concepts in action, and remember to subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more academic deep-dives and textbook guides: Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for chapter-by-chapter guides and insights on psychology, neuroscience, and mental health. Time Blindness: The Core Cognitive Challenge in ADD Dr. Gabor Maté introduces “time blindness”—a term coined by Dr. Russell Barkley—to describe the unique way people with ADD perceive time. For those with ADD, time is experienced on...

Executive Function, Memory & Risk-Taking — Neuroscience for Dummies Chapter 14 Summary Welcome back to Last Minute Lecture ! In this podcast-style summary of Chapter 14 from Neuroscience for Dummies (3rd Edition) , we focus on the brain’s most complex region—the prefrontal cortex —and its essential role in decision-making, memory, and behavior regulation. This chapter explores how executive functions develop, how we regulate impulses, and why some people are more prone to risky behavior or perseveration. The Prefrontal Cortex & Executive Control The prefrontal cortex is the brain’s command center for executive functions—goal-setting, planning, and behavioral inhibition. Its evolution in primates and humans has allowed for more complex, flexible thinking and long-term decision-making. This area is central to regulating our responses, planning future actions, and interpreting social consequences. Within the prefrontal cortex, working memory is supported by fast brai...

Intelligence, Memory & Consciousness — Neuroscience for Dummies Chapter 12 Summary: Brain Function, Emotion & AI Welcome to the final chapter breakdown from Last Minute Lecture for Neuroscience for Dummies (3rd Edition) . In Chapter 12, we explore the neuroscience of intelligence , consciousness , and cognitive processing . This episode examines how the brain generates thought, stores memory, controls emotion, and supports awareness. We also touch on artificial intelligence and whether machines can ever truly replicate human consciousness. What Is Intelligence? Modern neuroscience recognizes that intelligence is multifaceted. According to Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, humans may excel in areas like: Linguistic Intelligence: Language and verbal reasoning Logical-Mathematical Intelligence: Abstract thinking and pattern recognition Spatial Intelligence: Mental visualization and spatial awareness Musical Intelligence: Sensitivity to ...