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Richard Davidson: VARELA SYMPOSIUM: Transforming Conflict – From Science to Real World Applications (Part 8 of 9)

Category: Religion & Spirituality
Duration: 00:59:09
Publish Date: 2018-06-17 12:00:22
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Episode Description: In this episode, Richard Davidson explores the history and advancements in the field of Contemplative Neuroscience. Beginning with a guided tour of just one cubic millimeter of cortex, Richard explains how the human brain is one of the most complex pieces of matter in the universe. Richard delves into the themes of epigenetics, neuroplasticity, and bi-directional communication as he explores their role in compassion and conflict. Richard further shows how the assertion that cognitive conflict is aversive may not be accurate and that to turn towards suffering is the most effective means of liberation.

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Richard Davidson, PhD

Richard Davidson, PhD

William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder & Director of the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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