Anxious to learn | Damiaan Denys | TEDxAmsterdamED
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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism
Damiaan Denys, philosopher, professor and psychiatrist at the Brainwash Academy, treats people with anxiety disorders. He will explain the relation between learning, dopamine and fear. We’re anxious to learn, but that is a good thing. He states that we cannot learn without anxiety and if you like learning you learn something you already know. Dare to be anxious. Professor of psychiatry Circulates between philosophy, psychiatry & neuroscience. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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