Chapter
The Neurological Basis of Conscious Experience.
36:09 - 43:01 (06:51)
The intensity of acute experiences affects long-term changes in certain neural structures that coincide with conscious experiences. Humans evolved to have an unreasonable sense of purpose and a connection among things, life and others.
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Researchers believe that a certain neurobiological predisposition coupled with early life adversity can activate a pattern of neural connection associated with depressed mood that becomes increasingly ingrained with each subsequent episode.
36:09 - 39:05 (02:56)
Depression
Summary
Researchers believe that a certain neurobiological predisposition coupled with early life adversity can activate a pattern of neural connection associated with depressed mood that becomes increasingly ingrained with each subsequent episode. Some researchers even view major depressive disorder as a consequence of emotional learning.
ChapterThe Neurological Basis of Conscious Experience.
Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
Psychedelics can induce intense mystical experiences that have long-lasting effects on the brain, but the connection between consciousness and brain changes is not fully understood.
39:06 - 43:01 (03:54)
Consciousness
Summary
Psychedelics can induce intense mystical experiences that have long-lasting effects on the brain, but the connection between consciousness and brain changes is not fully understood.