Inside the Brain: 5 Hours with a Stanford-Trained Neurosurgeon | Dr Sunil V Furtado

Описание: Guest Intro
Dr. Sunil V. Furtado is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon in Bangalore, with over 17 years of experience and 3,800+ brain surgeries to his name. Trained at Stanford University (Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery) and Mount Sinai Hospital, New York (Endovascular Neurosurgery), he brings a rare dual expertise — combining the craft of open neurosurgery with the precision of minimally invasive and robotic approaches.

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In this 6-hour conversation, we dive deep into the mysteries and realities of the brain. From strokes, tumors, and aneurysms to memory, dreams, consciousness, and intuition. We also explore the cutting-edge future of neurosurgery.

This is not just a podcast. It’s an open syllabus for medical students, young doctors, and anyone fascinated by the most beautiful paradox we carry inside our skulls: the human brain.

🔍 What We Cover
Surprising truths about your brain that most people don’t know
Neuroplasticity, consciousness, memory, dreams, and intuition
The toughest myths about the brain — debunked
Strokes, brain tumors, & aneurysms explained
How brain surgery is performed under 40x microscope precision
The art, craft, and psychology of high-stakes neurosurgery
Future of neurotech: robotics, brain-computer interfaces & implants
Lessons from 17 years of walking the edge between life and death


🎧 Why This Episode Matters
If you’re a medical student, this might be the crash course you wish your syllabus had.
If you’re a curious mind, this is a front-row seat into the most high-stakes craft on Earth.
And if you’ve ever wondered how surgeons navigate the line between science, art, and mortality. This episode will stay with you.

Chapters:
0:00 - 3:41 Intro
3:42 - 10:42 The Brain 101: What Everyone Should Know
10:43 - 58:29 Lifestyle Choices That Shape Your Brain
58:30 - 1:10:39 Where the Brain Beats AI
1:10:40 - 1:14:37 Illusions, IQ & Brain Tricks
1:14:38 - 1:18:10 Early Warning Signs Something’s Wrong
1:18:11 - 1:24:24 How to Keep Your Brain Healthy & Sharp
1:24:25 - 1:30:46 Neuroplasticity: The Brain’s Superpower
1:30:47 - 1:35:28 What is Consciousness?
1:35:29 - 1:46:11. Memory: How We Store & Forget
1:46:12 - 1:50:15 The Science of Dreams
1:50:16 - 1:56:12. Brainwaves, Intuition & Gut Feelings
1:56:13 - 2:04:08. Brain Myths Debunked
2:04:09. - 2:05:10. Rapid Fire with a Neurosurgeon
2:05:11 - 2:22:53 Anatomy & Evolution of the Brain
2:22:54 - 2:27:05 Brain Coordination Explained
2:27:06 - 2:28:50 The Spinal Cord’s Role
2:28:51 - 2:59:28 Stroke: Every Minute Counts
2:59:29 - 3:26:57 Brain Tumors: When Cells Go Rogue
3:26:57 - 3:46:15 Aneurysms: Silent Killers in the Brain
3:46:16 - 3:53:14 What Happens After Brain Surgery
3:53:15. - 4:54:58 The Art of Brain Surgery
4:54:58. - 5:04:53 Cutting-Edge Neurosurgery & The Future
5:04:54 End Closing Thoughts


🎬 Shoutouts
Huge thanks to the crew behind this episode:
Royal Lobo – Videography
Deepak D'souza – Videography Assistance and Colour Grading
Shalon Pinto - Audio Engineering
Clinton Baptist – Editing
Q Production

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