The great porn experiment | Gary Wilson | TEDxGlasgow
NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains several assertions that are not supported by academically respected studies in medicine and psychology. While some viewers might find advice provided in this talk to be helpful, please do not look to this talk for medical advice.
In response to Philip Zimbardo’s “The Demise of Guys?“ TED talk, Gary Wilson asks whether our brains evolved to handle the hyperstimulation of today’s Internet enticements. He also discusses the disturbing symptoms showing up in some heavy Internet users, the surprising reversal of those symptoms, and the science behind these 21st century phenomena.
More About Gary Wilson
Gary is host of . The site arose in response to a growing demand for solid scientific information by heavy Internet erotica users experiencing perplexing, unexpected effects: escalation to more extreme material, concentration difficulties, sexual performance problems, radical changes in sexual tastes, social anxiety, irritability, inability to stop, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
As a physiology teacher with a particular interest in the latest neuroscience discoveries, Gary was aware that their symptoms might be the result of addiction-related brain changes. Applying the website’s concepts of brain plasticity, many former users have braved withdrawal, reversed their symptoms and restored normal sexual responsiveness.
The site has been linked to from hundreds of threads in forums from over thirty countries, with posts numbering in the thousands. Gary blogs for “Psychology Today“ and “The Good Men Project“ on the extreme plasticity of adolescent brains, the evolutionary context for today’s flood of novel cyber “mates,“ and the neurochemical reasons why superstimulating Internet delivery has unexpected effects on the brain.
Many thanks to Pat Somers of Slow Moving Pictures for the skillful editing of this video.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
1 view
45
8
7 days ago 00:04:34 1
Crypto Gaming | Play to Earn | Top Crypto Games
7 days ago 00:55:43 1
Russia 4K - Scenic Relaxation Film with Calming Music
7 days ago 00:04:06 1
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - In A Little While [Demo] (Official Visualiser)
7 days ago 00:02:56 1
Путинососы могут только жить в болоте, срать в дырку в полу в позе коршуна и орать о своем величиею
7 days ago 00:58:59 1
Crochet Sun Hat Tutorial: Raffia crochet hat tutorial with FREE patterns Crochet projects for summer
7 days ago 00:48:24 1
SUMMER IN BELARUS / MINSK WALKING TOUR 2023
7 days ago 00:09:17 1
My grandmother used to sew them as gifts for her friends | Great sewing idea to sell
7 days ago 00:04:22 1
Belarusian Liquor (Minsk)
7 days ago 00:28:52 1
Tour in PARIS, Marché Des Enfants Rouges Most Famous Food Court in PARIS, 4K Walk in April 2024
7 days ago 00:04:09 1
RADIO TAPOK - Битва за Москву (В стиле Sabaton / ИзиРок / - Defence Of Moscow)
7 days ago 00:00:45 1
THE SUBSTANCE | Official Clip | Coming Soon
7 days ago 00:02:57 1
Rock & Rule - BEST Villain INTRO EVER according to Saberspark.
7 days ago 00:06:13 1
Вятка / Vyatka in 1880-1892
7 days ago 00:03:33 1
Sash! - Ecuador (Official Video)
7 days ago 00:01:24 1
Awooawoooh! Cat Song - The Singing Cat Catchy Tune
7 days ago 00:03:48 2
Gus vs LITERALLY everyone
7 days ago 00:17:13 1
BAC Mono Review // The $250,000 Car That Ruins All Other Cars
7 days ago 00:03:37 1
Yes, I Can! | Animal Song For Children | Super Simple Songs
7 days ago 01:05:05 1
MSG - Live in Toronto ( McAuley Schenker Group )
7 days ago 01:03:03 1
Самая красивая мелодия в мире...ВОССТАНОВЛЕНИЕ НЕРВНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ! До слез красивая мелодия! #2024
7 days ago 00:01:41 1
Bruce & Diana | AU | Wings
7 days ago 00:03:56 1
Best Scorers In Football History ⚽️⚽️ - Top Scorers All Time
7 days ago 00:03:45 1
Quick Guide On Looking After Fissiden Moss
7 days ago 01:11:33 1
Alaska Highway Road Trip: 6 Days Driving through British Columbia, the Yukon and Alaska