Christof Koch
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Christof Koch is a German-American cognitive scientist, neurophysiologist, and computational neuroscientist known for his work on the neural basis of consciousness. He is a Meritorious Investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and chief scientist of the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation.
2 episodes featuring Christof Koch
Huberman Lab Essentials
Pollan asks whether the brain creates consciousness
The conversation tests human-centered ideas of awareness against evidence from plants, animals, microbes, psychedelics, and artificial intelligence.
Sep 28, 2026 · 2h 3m
Science of Perception Box
Chronic stress narrows perception and accelerates aging
The episode connects chronic vigilance to biological wear while showing how recovery, connection, and manageable challenge can rebuild resilience.
Sep 23, 2026 · 46 min