Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

#17: Evolution of the Self - Mark Leary, PhD

#17: Evolution of the Self - Mark Leary, PhD

FromThe FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology


#17: Evolution of the Self - Mark Leary, PhD

FromThe FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology

ratings:
Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Aug 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Mark Leary is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University who has made significant contributions to his field. We discuss when and why self-awareness evolved in humans and how this causes problems today.
Released:
Aug 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (87)

Expert insights on the science of mind, meditation, productivity, and mental health. Liam McClintock, the Founder of FitMind, talks with leaders in their fields, from neuroscientists and psychologists to Buddhist monks and professional athletes. At FitMind, we believe that the next great human frontier is the mind. FitMind combines ancient techniques with western psychology to provide mental fitness training that is taught at Fortune 500 companies, addiction centers, schools, government organizations, and on the FitMind meditation app. Liam McClintock received a B.A. from Yale and worked in finance before traveling to Asia to study meditation full-time. He is currently completing a Master of Science in Applied Neuroscience at King’s College London. Liam is an RYS Certified Meditation Instructor and has trained in various meditation styles. He has been featured in Time, Vice, Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan, NBC, and Men’s Health.