Dacher Keltner discusses the science of mindfulness, compassion, social connection and their effects on the mind and body.
The feeling of awe can reduce the activation in the cytokine system, which is responsible for inflammation in the immune system. This has been observed when discussing the benefits of mindfulness practices with healthcare providers.
In this podcast, the host discusses the emotion of awe and its positive impact on human beings, citing examples from personal experiences such as visiting Machu Picchu and the physiological changes that occur in the human body.