Join neuropsychologist Dr. Ashcott Jonsari, with over 30 years of experience studying the hidden world of cognitive disabilities, as he reveals how studying people with brain damage helps us understand normal brain function. From his groundbreaking work with renowned neuroscientist Antonio Damasio to his research on autobiographical memory, Dr. Jonsari shares fascinating case studies of patients who appear perfectly normal but struggle with profound cognitive challenges. The conversation explores the complex relationship between emotions and decision-making, revealing how brain injuries can leave someone highly intelligent yet unable to make basic life decisions. Host LKJ opens up about his own neurological journey with meningitis-related complications, creating an authentic dialogue about living with hidden disabilities and the importance of early detection tools for dementia and other cognitive conditions.