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Meditation: An Active State?

Meditation: An Active State?

FromThe Contemplative Science Podcast


Meditation: An Active State?

FromThe Contemplative Science Podcast

ratings:
Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Mar 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Meditation is not a passive state.
Here to explain why is neuroscientist Giuseppe Pagnoni, Associate Professor at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
Diving into the complex inner mechanics of our minds, he shares knowledge on the brain as a predictive machine - citing the free energy principle, active inference and Bayesian mechanics to shine a light on the specific process of meditation.
He shares his thoughts on mind-wandering, ‘being in the present’ and addiction states, to show why ‘inaction’ on the mat is very far from an inactive process.
Released:
Mar 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (53)

What can cutting-edge science tell us about spiritual development? And how are ancient contemplative practices helping us to investigate the nature of well-being? On The Contemplative Science Podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Miller and Jamie Slevin speak with the real experts, from Monks to Neuroscientists, to get clear on how contemplative practices work and how they might help us improve our lives. Brought to you by Monash University’s Center for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, our diverse range of guests will cover everything from mindfulness and wisdom, to sex, death and enlightenment.