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.

neuroscienceFitMindJune 21, 2022neuroscience, research, cognitive science, cognitive psychology, psychology, imagination, creativity, memory, group90 Comment

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.

philosophyFitMindJanuary 18, 2022group90, philosophy, wu wei, spontaneity, ancient techniques, effortless action, altered states of consciousness, cognitive science, cognitive psychology, cognition, flow states, flowComment

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.

neuroscience, meditationFitMindOctober 26, 2021group90, neuroscience, attention, mindfulness, mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness meditation neuroscience, stress, transforming stress, research, cognitive science, cognitive psychology, psychology, focusComment

Wallace J. Nichols, PhD - The Science of Blue Mind

Dr. Nichols is a scientist, activist, community organizer, and author of the bestselling book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do.