Today's episode is all about visual thinking. We will explore vivid mental imagery and sensory processing. We will cover why Autistic individuals process detailed "pictures and movies" in the mind, exemplified by an anecdote of visualizing oak tree bark with tactile detail. Sensory challenges are highlighted, with a Bee Movie analogy illustrating the intense, efficient visual input. The Autistic sensory journey is described as fast but rocky, contrasting with non-autistic processing. Hyperconnectivity in visual pathways amplifies detail-oriented cognition, often leading to sensory overload.

The episode explains how retinal ganglion cells and visual cortex hyperactivity enhance imagery in Autism. Kanner and Asperger’s observations underscore visual memory strengths and technical interests, like pattern recognition. Increased mini-column density and reduced inhibition boost local processing but risk overload. Temple Grandin’s insights show visual thinking’s strengths in tasks like designing animal pathways, though social tasks challenge due to weaker prefrontal connectivity. The Autistic brain’s wiring is framed as a unique strength, fostering intense, detailed cognition

Temple Grandin https://www.templegrandin.com/templegrandinbooks.html

Sensory Processing part 1 https://youtu.be/HTnFm8nY4oY?si=4Xso_tI_hMwhY_SX

Sensory Processing part 2 https://youtu.be/n31gyLb4ddM?si=CouaBhiVm8KixtG-

Supplementing Relationships part 1 https://youtu.be/lglEGQ7pSlc?si=ncpla784LxOyUcQc

Supplementing Relationships part 2 https://youtu.be/W8E2B7Qu4mg?si=UJE850SwvPmtOmEk

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00:00 Introduction to Visual Thinking

02:00 Anecdote: Oak Tree Visualization; tree bark, tactile

05:50 Sensory Processing Challenges; overload, information rate, avoidance

09:40 Anecdote: Bee Movie Analogy; synchronized, intense, fast

13:30 Autistic Sensory Rates/Speeds

17:20 Eye Biology and Neural Relays; Retinal ganglion, SHANK3; Building Models details-to-general

21:10 Magnocellular vs. Parvocellular Pathways; Motion, color, glutamate, GABA signaling

25:00 Visual Cortex Hyperactivity; V1-V4, fMRI, synaptic pruning, details

28:50 Mini-Columns and Sensory Overload; Neural units, inhibition, dense connections

32:40 Kanner and Asperger Insights; Social isolation, technical interests, patterns

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44:07 Reviews/Ratings & Contact Info

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Today's episode is about excitation-inhibition with specific attention with an inhibitory neuron called parvalbumin interneurons (PVINs). The discussion covers the medial prefrontal cortex, insular cortex, and salience network, linking their dysfunction to autistic traits like sensory over-responsiveness and social deficits. We cover two articles, alongside the CNTNAP2 protein’s role in neural circuit organization and its implications for Autism.

The episode also critiques the 1985 theory of mind framework, emphasizing autistic strengths in interoception and intuition, which suggest a sensory-social trade-off that enhances learning and information processing. PVIN hypofunction is connected to social deficits and rigid thinking, supported by a 2017 post-mortem study showing a 38-70% reduction in prefrontal PVINs. The discussion integrates prior research on salience network hyper-connectivity and emotional processing deficits in autism.

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00:00 - Parvalbumin Interneurons

Fujima et al., social familiarity, emotion recognition, graphical abstract.

02:03 - Neuron Interactions

PVIN activity, social interactions, familiar/stressed peers, pyramidal neurons, excitation-inhibition balance.

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09:46 - Medial Prefrontal Cortex in Autism

Decision-making, social cognition, self-referential thinking, anterior cingulate cortex

12:38 - Insular Cortex and Salience Network

Insular cortex, anterior insula, salience network, emotional states, bodily signals, social cues, autistic intuition.

15:06 - Parvalbumin Interneurons

PVINs, GABAergic, fast-spiking, cortex/hippocampus/basal ganglia, inhibition, neural synchronization, social/emotional processing.

17:08 - Fujima et al. Study Methodology and Behavioral Effects

Microendoscopic calcium imaging, chemogenetic manipulation, mice, social familiarity, emotional recognition, context-dependent behaviors, pyramidal modulation.

21:22 - Tsang et al. Study on Infant Salience Network

six-week-old infants, salience network, sensorimotor/prefrontal connectivity, sensory over-responsiveness, social attention, autism likelihood.

25:22 - Salience Network and Autism Research

Salience network hyper-connectivity, sensory processing, alexithymia, anterior insula, emotional processing deficits, autism studies (2013, 2016, 2024).

27:44 - CNTNAP2 and PVIN Dysfunction

Neural circuits, synaptic function, dendritic arborization, PVIN reduction, social deficits, 2017 post-mortem study.

32:00 - Autistic Interoception and Theory of Mind

Intuition, sensory-social trade-off, theory of mind, learning/information processing.

34:00 - Closing

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My guest today is Tristan Scott, an electrical engineer and head of operations at Daylight Computer Company. Tristan delivers a dynamic discussion on redefining technology for human health, blending personal anecdotes with technical insights. His expertise on electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and blue light’s impact drives the conversation, illuminating Daylight’s mission to create human-friendly technology.

The episode explores the harmful effects of modern screens, particularly on children, with Tristan sharing data on developmental delays and technology’s addictive design, akin to a casino’s flashing lights. He highlights Daylight’s DC1 computer, explaining its flicker-free and blue-light-free design, which reduces eye strain and fosters a less addictive digital experience. In addition, we will discuss some issues with Autism's sensory-processing phenomena and the benefits of the DC1 computer from Daylight. The episode wraps up with an inspiring discussion on Daylight’s Kids initiative, a hopeful vision for a healthier tech future, making this episode a must-listen for anyone concerned about technology’s impact on well-being.

Daylight Computer Company https://daylightcomputer.com

Kids Daylight (!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com

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Daylight Kids Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300308801490853

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Tristan Scott Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tristan_health/?hl=en

Tristan Scott X https://x.com/bitcoinand_beef

Tristan's Book https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Beef-Criticisms-Similarities-Decentralization/dp/B09W799F5F

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0:00 Tristan Scott

1:09 Tristan's path into holistic health, electrical engineering, & Daylight Computer Company; EMF Harms

10:35 Daylight's Mission and DC1 Computer; Importance of Natural Light

14:10 The Future of Tech (is already here with Daylight) & Children & Human Health

16:54 Daylight's unique approach to Tech

20:19 The Role of Tech in Modern Life; Tech Designed for Humans, not Against Humans

23:10 Technology and Casinos (Same Trap); Dopamine Trap; Addictive and Maladaptive Behaviors

33:25 Creating Synergy between Humans and Tech

36:34 Understanding Sensory Processing & Autism

42:32 Dangers of Light Flicker & The Harms for the Nervous System

52:52 Daylight's Kids Initiative; Tech Designed for Humans & Kids

01:02:35 Daylight's Future in Technology and Beyond

My guest today is Dr. Nirosha Murugan, a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Biophysics and Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. Dr. Murugan explores how physics shapes biological processes, with pioneering research into biophotons—ultraweak photon emissions that reveal the hidden interplay between physics, biology, and life.

By the end of this episode, listeners will understand how biophotons contribute to cellular communication, regeneration, and health. Dr. Murugan’s insights highlight the emerging field of quantum biology and how it connects physics to life, offering transformative potential for medical diagnostics and a deeper understanding of living systems.

This episode explores the future of medicine through the lens of life’s physical foundations.

The Murugan Lab https://themuruganlab.com

Publications https://themuruganlab.com/publications/

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Cause of Autism: https://youtu.be/0onzTNYyrmI?si=4cah8YtY8J1dlh0Y

Autism & Mitochondria: Biophysics meets Biochemistry https://youtu.be/-wXJI719L5s?si=XAMqQ0f1xMDlPqls

Neurulation, Neuroepitheial Cells, & Mesencephalon https://youtu.be/ZPkb1Fp7EIc?si=OSfUJP9uZIjGe3ZM

0:00 Dr. Nirosha Murugan

2:16 Daylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 discount

6:34 Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for a 10% discount

9:45 Path into Quantum Biology & Biophysics role on organisms; Bioelectricity

13:13 Opsins versus Chromophores; Proteins; Photoreceptors & Light

17:37 The Body Glows & Emits Light (biophotons); Photomultipliers & Measuring Biophotons

20:37 The Role of Light & Development

21:04 Seed Germination & Human Development (neurodevelopment) Analogy

23:54 Environmental Light & Impact on Health; Light Patterns, Spectrums, & Wavelengths

25:34 Mother's of the original Autistic kids from Leo Kanner

26:46 Light type exposure & Autism

29:50 Mitochondria, Light, & Energy

31:28 Neurocognitive (Dementias) rates & Aging; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), Electrons

35:35 Microtubules & Cell Function; Reverse Engineer Oxidative Phosphorylation- ATPase, Electron Transport Chain & TCA Cycle

37:14 Cytochrome C Oxidase, Water, Energy, Four Red Light Chromophores- Heme a, a3, CuA, & CuB, vitamin D receptors, Red light & UV Light

42:11 Tryptophan, Tublin, Microtubules

46:49 The Role of Water & Energy in Cells

48:59 Nature's Impact on Health; Get Outside (!), Oxygen

51:46 Midbrain (mesencephalon), Dopamine, Norepinephrine; Serotonin and Raphe

53:36 Serotonin & Development (remember the sensory map !)

55:11 Biophotons & Seasonal changes; Depression, Pale Autistics

58:02 Cancer & Biophoton Signals

59:50 Human connection, Biophotons & Quantum Coherence, Energy, & Molecular Signals

01:01:53 Psychedelics, Depression, Anxiety, Consciousness

01:05:20 Mitochondria, Memory & Information: What is Information?

01:09:54 Intersection of Light & Information

01:12:27 Future Direction in Quantum Biology and Medicine; Silos

01:13:36 Ryan's journey into Quantum Biology & Practices, Reversing Autoimmune Diseases

My guest today is Dr. Kenda Rigdon. Dr. Rigdon is a microbiologist with a PhD in microbiology and virology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Drawing from her expertise, she explores how the gut’s microbial ecosystem—comprising bacteria, yeast like Candida and Malassezia, and other microbes—interacts with genetic and epigenetic factors to influence Autism. Dr. Rigdon highlights the critical role of the birthing process, particularly how vaginal delivery seeds a newborn’s gut with beneficial microbes like lactobacillus, setting the stage for healthy development in the first three years. She also delves into how yeast overgrowth, nutrient competition (e.g., for tryptophan), and environmental factors like manganese and glyphosate exposure can disrupt this delicate ecosystem, potentially exacerbating autism-related symptoms.

Dr. Rigdon shares insights into the surprising links between melanin, Neanderthal DNA, and Autism. She discusses how specific genetic mutations, such as MTHFR and PAI1, can intersect with Autism. Additionally, she connects melanin production—potentially influenced by gut yeast like Malassezia—to neurological health, drawing parallels with conditions like Parkinson’s. By viewing the gut as a dynamic ecosystem shaped by birth, diet, and early development, this episode offers a fresh perspective on Autism’s microbial roots and practical implications for health, urging listeners to reconsider modern birthing practices and dietary choices in fostering a balanced gut microbiome.

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0:00 Dr. Kenda Rigdon

1:14 Journey into Microbiology

4:08 The Gut's Ecosystem

8:21 Genetics, Autism, & The Microbial Connection

13:08 MTHFR & PAI1: Homocysteine, Methionine, Folate

20:21 The Role of Yeast in Health & Disease; Serotonin, Candida

26:39 The Fight for Tryptophan

31:14 Impact of Birthing Method on Gut Health (!)

33:13 Modern versus Evolutionary Births, Breastfeeding; Oxygen, Acidity, PH

37:15 Melanin, Cell Protection, Neanderthal DNA, Autism

40:46 Neuromelanin; Biological Energy, Melanocytes

43:20 Neanderthal's & Modern Disease & Environments

47:23 Microbes in the Brain

53:21 Manganese & Gut Health

58:22 Gut-Brain Connection & Microbial Balance

01:03:19 Early Gut Health & Development; Modern Insults

01:07:21 Future Direction in Gut Health & Kenda's Passion & Love

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For today's episode, we will cover B2 (insistence on sameness, inflexible routines, and ritualized behaviors) and B3 (highly restricted, fixated interests with abnormal intensity). It emphasizes the preference for an internal world, where repetition and self-directed learning thrive, contrasting this with societal misunderstandings that label such behaviors as abnormal. The episode critiques societal pressures to conform to broad knowledge expectations, highlighting how Autistics find comfort in their self-driven focus, supported by neurobiological insights like the role of the mesencephalon in attention and environmental interaction.

Further, the episode addresses the challenges Autistics face with external disruptions, like unpredictable social interactions or changes to routines, which can feel debilitating due to the brain’s predictive nature and metabolic energy demands. The discussion ties these struggles to the medial prefrontal cortex’s role in adaptive responses, explaining why Autistics may resist environmental changes to maintain their internal homeostasis. The episode underscores the unique learning style of Autistics, advocating for self-directed interests over externally imposed norms.

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00:00 Daylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $25 discount

02:24 Autism DSM Criteria B, Autism phenotypes, DSM criteria B, restricted repetitive behaviors, focus on B2 and B3, prior episodes (1, 2, 6, 7).

04:42 B2: Insistence on Sameness, DSM B2, insistence on sameness, inflexible routines, distress at small changes, rigid thinking

05:24 B3: Fixated Interests and Autistic Intelligence, DSM B3, Kenner/Asperger kids, autistic intelligence, societal mislabeling.

07:15 Autism and Societal Misunderstandings, Autos (self), societal confusion, discomfort with complexity, Autistics’ comfort in self, internal state shifts.

09:19 Autistic Learning, Love, & Internal World, Autistic intelligence, learning, repetition, professing, self-directed learning, societal pressure.

11:40 Path, Meaning, & Love; “Daimon”

14:42 Neurobiology and Environmental Interaction, Mesencephalon (midbrain), motor movement, sensory integration, attention bias, lack of environmental orientation, social implications, embryogenesis, Autistic resistance to external changes.

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20:43 Routines, Social Challenges, and Adaptive Responses, B2 routines, external insults, brain as prediction machine, metabolic energy, social interactions, Autistic efficiency, frustration with unpredictability, medial prefrontal cortex, adaptive responses

25:21 Reviews/Ratings & Contact Info

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In this episode, we explore the concept of supplementing relationships in Autism, focusing on the vivid internal dialogues and imaginative "movies" that feel profoundly real. These self-directed monologues and conversations with imagination create a safe, predictable space for social engagement, contrasting with the chaotic external world. We dive into Kanner’s and Asperger’s insights on self-directed speech, used for self-soothing or processing thoughts, not communication. Kanner observed children muttering during solitary play, while Asperger noted lecture-like monologues reflecting autistic intelligence.

I will share personal experiences of vivid internal dialogues emerging soon after waking, free of external speech issues but disrupted by real-world interactions. These internal relationships, as frequent as an extrovert’s, pose challenges when balancing with social expectations, offering a predictable haven for exploring restricted interests

Supplementing Relationships with Visual Thinking https://youtu.be/lglEGQ7pSlc?si=TgwuMMFGRPmAcCwk

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0:00 Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount

03:11 Supplementing Relationships and Autism: Supplementing relationships, autism, internal dialogue, monologue, imagination, vivid movies, real-like, accelerator.

04:14 Historical Context of Autism Start Time: Autism history, autos, self, dreamlike states, Eugen Bleuler, 1900s, schizophrenia, late 1950s.

05:14 Shared Phenotypes and Kanner/Asperger Contributions: Autism, schizophrenia, phenotypes, speech, language, motor control, intensity, Kanner, Asperger, self-directed communication.

05:55 Autism, Isolation, and Speech/Language Challenges: Isolation, chaotic world, speech issues, language issues, biology, socialness, negative experiences.

07:12 Kanner’s Observations on Self-Directed Speech: Kanner, self-directed speech, internal needs, self-soothing, narrating thoughts, solitary play, no listener, repetitive activities.

09:33 Asperger’s Insights on Monologues and Autistic Intelligence: Asperger, monologues, obsessions, academic style, self-satisfaction, autistic intelligence, accelerated learning, solitary activities.

12:23 Personal Experience with Internal Dialogues and Disruptions: Personal experience, internal dialogues, vivid movies, waking fixation, motor movements, silent speaking, listening dissonance, medial prefrontal cortex.

15:00 Internal Socialness, Supplementing Relationships, and Real-World Challenges: Internal socialness, extrovert comparison, no speech issues, supplementing relationships, vivid imagination, real-world social challenges, predictability, restricted interests, early memories.

19:08 Reviews/Ratings & Contact Info

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My guest today is Samantha Fox. Sam is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a Master’s from Kent State University and the founder of, Beyond Speech Therapy Center, where they focus on personalized therapy and building meaningful connections with clients. As a registered Spelling to Communicate practitioner with deep expertise in Early Intervention, Sam brings a unique perspective to supporting non-speaking and minimally speaking individuals with Autism, Apraxia, and speech sound disorders. Today’s episode is all about Speech-Language Pathology and Spelling to Communicate interventions. By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of these powerful protocols.

Sam Fox https://www.beyondspeechtherapycenter.com/our-team

Beyond Speech Therapy Center https://www.beyondspeechtherapycenter.com/home

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BeyondSpeech

I-ASC https://i-asc.org

Other episodes:

Dr. Reza Shadmehr: Computational Motor Control & The Cerebellum https://youtu.be/LoklISzlXK8?si=AoVKbHRZ0hDDtdY0

Katie Asher: Understanding Communication, Telepathy, and Spiritual Existence https://youtu.be/7FJ52cyfShg?si=gmf7PxrCajcXHkUS

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0:00 Sam Fox

2:15 Learning about Spellers; Kaden

8:55 Beyond Speech Therapy Center; Spelling 2 Communicate; I-ASC

18:06 Non-Verbal, Motor Control, Apraxia, & Communication

23:03 Presuming Competence in Non Speaking Individuals

31:10 Impact of Communication on Behavior; The use of Spelling; Self-Injurious Behaviors

40:08 Understanding Apraxia

43:56 The Process of Spelling 2 Communicate

50:40 Building Motor Skills for Communication

57:27 Overcoming Barriers in Spelling

1:02:29 The Importance of Consistency, Practice, Reasonable Expectations & Patience; Insurance Coverage

1:11:58 The Leap of Faith in Spelling

1:16:56 The Future of Spelling 2 Communicate

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