ZAGROSCIENCE is a scientific newsletter curated by Dr Shahin Zagros. It offers thoroughly researched weekly insights into the fascinating inner workings of the human brain. Integrating cutting-edge neuroscience with philosophy, mythology, history, and the arts, ZAGROSCIENCE fosters the ethos of holistic understanding.
Topics covered include: relational memory, classic psychedelics, addiction/substance use disorder, epilepsy, consciousness, human-machine interfaces, grief/bereavement, artificial intelligence/machine learning, belief formation/revision, etc.
ZAGROSCIENCE publishes weekly articles that bridge the gap between science and humanities, complete with audio narration and bibliography.
Author’s biography
Born in France and raised in Kurdistan and Canada, Dr Zagros had a diverse upbringing that shaped his curiosity and adaptability. Growing up, he learned five languages and dedicated himself to martial arts and music, which taught him resilience and balance. His academic journey includes dual Bachelor’s degrees in Physiotherapy and Life Sciences, topped off by a PhD in Neuroscience from McGill University, where he focused on human cognition, developing innovative neuroimaing memory assessment tools in the process. With over 20 publications in top scientific journals—and counting—he now aims to make neuroscience accessible to everyone, weaving in philosophy, history, and literature to give his work a multidimensional character that is sure to explore the brain not just as a biological organ, but as a nexus of human experience, culture, and thought.
Why subscribe?
ZAGROSCIENCE is for anyone curious about self-knowledge—because understanding the brain is key to understanding yourself. Whether you’re a student, a professional, an artist, or simply someone intrigued by the human mind, this platform is for you. The brain shapes how we think, feel, and act, and knowledge of it deepens our view of who we are. To make the inner workings of the brain accessible to all, ZAGROSCIENCE takes dense neuroscientific concepts and binds them with threads from literature, philosophy, mythology, religion, and other disciplines.
Valued patrons will get exclusive access to high-quality, premium content, tailored to their own interest. These in-depth pieces, complete with narration, offer richer dives into personalized topics with the same interdisciplinary flair. Whether you’re here for the free resources or the patron perks, ZAGROSCIENCE invites you to join the journey of self-discovery.
A vested interest in yourself is a vested interest in neuroscience, so invest yourself now in ZAGROSCIENCE.
