Anna Abraham, PhD - The Science of Creativity & Imagination

Anna Abraham, PhD, discusses the psychological and neurophysiological bases of creativity and other aspects of the human imagination.

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Edward Slingerland, PhD - The Science of Spontaneity

Edward Slingerland, PhD, expert on the cognitive science of ancient philosophies, discusses Wu Wei, or “effortless action” and its use in daily life.

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Amishi Jha, PhD - The Power of Focus

Amishi Jha, PhD, neuroscientist and professor of psychology, talks about her research on the neural basis of attention and the effects of mindfulness-based training programs on people in high-stress situations.

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Jay Sanguinetti, PhD - Brain Stimulation Technology

Dr. Jay Sanguinetti, Chief Scientific Officer at Alchemas and Associate Director of the Center for Consciousness Studies, discusses his ultrasound technology for enhancing mindfulness and cognition.