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Understanding Perception and Awareness in Meditation
1:10:08 - 1:19:01 (08:53)
This podcast episode discusses how thoughts, feelings, and memories can seem overwhelming during a meditative practice focused on the brain instead of the body, and how Descartes viewed the pineal gland as the seat of the soul.
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The pineal gland, which is responsible for producing melatonin, is considered by some to be the "seat of the soul" due to its unique location in the brain.
1:10:08 - 1:11:31 (01:23)
Summary
The pineal gland, which is responsible for producing melatonin, is considered by some to be the "seat of the soul" due to its unique location in the brain. Unlike most brain structures, the pineal gland is not mirrored on both sides of the brain, leading to speculation about its significance in human consciousness.
ChapterUnderstanding Perception and Awareness in Meditation
EpisodeHow Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations
PodcastHuberman Lab
The pineal gland, located in the brain, is a light-sensitive organ that controls wakefulness and sleep rhythms.
1:11:31 - 1:13:36 (02:04)
Summary
The pineal gland, located in the brain, is a light-sensitive organ that controls wakefulness and sleep rhythms. It's often referred to as the "third eye" due to its sensitivity to light.
ChapterUnderstanding Perception and Awareness in Meditation
EpisodeHow Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations
PodcastHuberman Lab
The prefrontal cortex is responsible for our judgment, assessment and conscious thought, and a lack of function in this area can cause inappropriate behavior.
1:13:36 - 1:15:02 (01:26)
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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for our judgment, assessment and conscious thought, and a lack of function in this area can cause inappropriate behavior. The brain tissue itself does not have any sensory neurons which gives the possibility of consciousness existing beyond the brain.
ChapterUnderstanding Perception and Awareness in Meditation
EpisodeHow Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations
PodcastHuberman Lab
The podcast discusses the lack of sensory neurons in our brain and how it differs from other parts of our body which have sensory neurons.
1:15:02 - 1:15:22 (00:20)
Summary
The podcast discusses the lack of sensory neurons in our brain and how it differs from other parts of our body which have sensory neurons.
ChapterUnderstanding Perception and Awareness in Meditation
EpisodeHow Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations
PodcastHuberman Lab
By focusing on the brain during meditation, thoughts, feelings, and memories can become more prominent in our awareness and perception.
1:15:22 - 1:19:01 (03:38)
Summary
By focusing on the brain during meditation, thoughts, feelings, and memories can become more prominent in our awareness and perception. This practice can be overwhelming at first, but it can lead to a deeper meditative experience.