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#86: The Science of Spontaneity - Edward Slingerland, PhD
FromThe FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology
#86: The Science of Spontaneity - Edward Slingerland, PhD
FromThe FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology
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46 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Edward Slingerland, PhD, is a Professor of Philosophy and Associate Member in the Asian Studies and Psychology Departments at the University of British Columbia. He's an expert on the cognitive science of ancient philosophies. On this episode, we discuss the science of ancient concepts like Wu Wei (”effortless action”), hot vs cold cognition, ways to alter consciousness, the paradox of trying not to try, and much more. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.co SHOW NOTES 0:00 | Intro to Edward Slingerland, PhD 1:39 | Wu Wei & Flow State 9:34 | Hot vs. Cold Cognition 13:45 | How to Get into State of Wu Wei 17:35 | When to Not Use We Wei 19:30 | Paradox of Trying Not to Try 26:40 | Wu Wei in Daily Life 30:10 | Microdosing Psychedelics 32:28 | Alcohol and Ways to Alter Consciousness 38:06 | How Much Effort is Needed to Become Effortless? 40:00 | Rapid Fire Questions
Released:
Jan 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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