The weird behaviors of people under anesthesia, with anesthesiologist Dr. Ashita Goel

A talk with anesthesiologist Ashita Goel about her work. Topics include: the sometimes strange behaviors of people under anesthesia; the hypnotic and "truth serum"-like effects of anesthesia; factors in determining drug dosage; the various states one can put people into; why anesthesiologists often seem outgoing and fun; the viral video of the man who woke up from anesthesia and didn't recognize his wife; and more. Learn more about the show and get transcripts at⁠ ⁠behavior-podcast.com⁠⁠.