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Getting into a state of flow
30:16 - 36:00 (05:44)
Getting into a flow state requires effort and work, but can be easier if the task is done shortly after waking up. By getting into a flow state, it's possible to switch off the default mode network and see different connections that may not be seen otherwise.
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Professor Adam Alter explains the effort paradox and how creatures avoid effort, and the implications of this for humans and animals.
30:16 - 31:18 (01:02)
Summary
Professor Adam Alter explains the effort paradox and how creatures avoid effort, and the implications of this for humans and animals.
ChapterGetting into a state of flow
Episode#402 - Paul Bloom - Why Pain & Suffering Are Necessary For A Good Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Getting into a state of flow becomes easier if done right after waking up according to research.
31:19 - 34:34 (03:15)
Summary
Getting into a state of flow becomes easier if done right after waking up according to research. Some people find it hard to get into flow, but it is important to find moments of enjoyment even in simple tasks.
ChapterGetting into a state of flow
Episode#402 - Paul Bloom - Why Pain & Suffering Are Necessary For A Good Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The concept of flow state is compared to activities like rock climbing, playing music or dancing, and how it can be achieved through certain techniques like getting in the right brainwave activity or turning off the default mode network.
34:35 - 36:00 (01:25)
Summary
The concept of flow state is compared to activities like rock climbing, playing music or dancing, and how it can be achieved through certain techniques like getting in the right brainwave activity or turning off the default mode network.