Chapter
Mindfulness and Evolutionary Psychology
28:39 - 37:53 (09:13)
The host discusses how mindfulness meditation without an understanding of evolutionary psychology and cognitive biases may not provide a complete picture, given his own experience with attention deficit disorder.
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Joe Rogan and guest John Hodgman discuss the idea of whether or not aliens exist and how the U.S. military has dealt with unidentified flying objects.
28:39 - 29:49 (01:09)
Summary
Joe Rogan and guest John Hodgman discuss the idea of whether or not aliens exist and how the U.S. military has dealt with unidentified flying objects.
ChapterMindfulness and Evolutionary Psychology
Episode#338 - Robert Wright - Psychology, Aliens & Averting The Apocalypse
PodcastModern Wisdom
Combining meditation with evolutionary psychology and a deeper understanding of cognitive biases can provide individuals with a more complete picture of the practice and its benefits, especially for those in fields requiring influence on others.
29:49 - 34:04 (04:14)
Summary
Combining meditation with evolutionary psychology and a deeper understanding of cognitive biases can provide individuals with a more complete picture of the practice and its benefits, especially for those in fields requiring influence on others.
ChapterMindfulness and Evolutionary Psychology
Episode#338 - Robert Wright - Psychology, Aliens & Averting The Apocalypse
PodcastModern Wisdom
The combination of status hierarchies, hedonic treadmill, and scarcity mindset leads to the unsatisfactory experiences in life, causing individuals to chase things desperately to fill the void.
34:04 - 37:53 (03:49)
Summary
The combination of status hierarchies, hedonic treadmill, and scarcity mindset leads to the unsatisfactory experiences in life, causing individuals to chase things desperately to fill the void. However, examining the feeling that's making you want to engage in these behaviors can help in resisting them, and being more mindful of our actions.