What if understanding your brain could be a form of mental self-defense?This talk reveals how teaching neuroscience can help students master their emotions, attention, and mental health. From how stress reshapes the prefrontal cortex to how social media exploits dopamine, this talk exposes the hidden neuroscience behind modern life and argues that brain literacy should be as essential as math or reading. Because once you understand your brain, no one can ever take that power away Roshan Amurthur is a neuroscience researcher committed to making brain science accessible to all. His work bridges the latest advances in neuroscience with education. He is particularly interested in the ways that understanding the function of the human nervous system can advance our social progress as a species. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx