Working memory: the surprising decline of dementia
Summary
The Intelligence explores the surprising decline in dementia rates, discussing modifiable risk factors like lifestyle changes and the shingles vaccine. It also examines the controversy over Brazil’s PIX payment system, which has become a target of US tariffs and a symbol of national pride. Finally, the episode covers the massive resurgence of emo music, highlighted by My Chemical Romance’s sold-out Wembley Stadium tour.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: BackMarket refurbished tech
Surprising decline in global dementia rates
Why dementia projections were wrong
Genetic risk factors and APOE4
Lifestyle changes and Finnish research
Modifiable risk factors and prevention
The shingles vaccine and dementia risk
Pharmaceutical interventions and GLP-1s
Policy challenges in funding prevention
Elon Musk interview teaser
Brazil's PIX payment system explained
Trump tariffs and accusations against PIX
Why PIX is hard to replicate elsewhere
Political impact of PIX controversy
My Chemical Romance at Wembley Stadium
The rise of the emo music revival
Generational appeal of emo culture
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