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Empathy for our ancestors and knowledge transfer in genetics
1:00:49 - 1:09:18 (08:28)
The speaker discusses the idea of feeling empathy for our ancestors and holding the understanding that their story is not our own. Additionally, the transfer of genetic material and knowledge in genetics is explored with an example of fear of the dark being transferred from one mouse to another.
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Author and journalist Meghan O'Rourke explores the concept of inherited grief, a type of sadness that comes from knowing and empathizing with the traumas and tragedies suffered by previous generations of family members, and devotes a chapter to it in her book.
1:00:49 - 1:03:56 (03:07)
Summary
Author and journalist Meghan O'Rourke explores the concept of inherited grief, a type of sadness that comes from knowing and empathizing with the traumas and tragedies suffered by previous generations of family members, and devotes a chapter to it in her book.
ChapterEmpathy for our ancestors and knowledge transfer in genetics
Episode#583: Susan Cain on Transforming Pain, Building Your Emotional Resilience, Exploring Sufi Wisdom, Tapping into Bittersweet Songs, and Seeking the Shards of Light
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
By understanding the concept of ancestral trauma, individuals can begin to acknowledge and process generational wounds.
1:03:56 - 1:06:06 (02:10)
Summary
By understanding the concept of ancestral trauma, individuals can begin to acknowledge and process generational wounds. Acknowledging the past experiences of ancestors while separating from them can be a crucial part of healing and personal growth.
ChapterEmpathy for our ancestors and knowledge transfer in genetics
Episode#583: Susan Cain on Transforming Pain, Building Your Emotional Resilience, Exploring Sufi Wisdom, Tapping into Bittersweet Songs, and Seeking the Shards of Light
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Researchers have found a way to transfer genetic material from a mouse that has experienced anxiety and learned helplessness to an unrelated mouse of the same species, resulting in a similar fear of the dark even though it has not been learned.
1:06:06 - 1:09:18 (03:11)
Summary
Researchers have found a way to transfer genetic material from a mouse that has experienced anxiety and learned helplessness to an unrelated mouse of the same species, resulting in a similar fear of the dark even though it has not been learned. Although some skeptics remain, this phenomenon has been supported by scientific studies and peer-reviewed literature in various species of animals, including mice.