Ruben Laukkonen, PhD - Neuroplasticity, Meditation & the Predictive Brain

Cognitive neuroscientist Ruben Laukkonen talks about the rarest states of consciousness and how the mind builds itself through predictive processing.

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Delson Armstrong - The Awakened Mind

Delson Armstrong, author and meditation teacher, speaks about the deepest levels of meditation and how to decondition a craving mind.

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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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Nick Littlehales - Master of Sleep

Nick Littlehales, elite sport recovery coach, discusses some unconventional ways of refining sleep to improve performance.

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Donald Hoffman, PhD - Consciousness, Perception & Reality

Donald Hoffman, PhD, cognitive scientist and author, discusses how reality isn’t as it seems and why we should question everything.

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Andrew Holecek - Profound States of Mind

Andrew Holecek, author and meditation teacher with decades of experience, speaks about his 3-year silent retreat and what he’s learned about enlightenment

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Miguel Nicolelis, MD, PhD - The Future of the Brain

Miguel Nicolelis, MD, PhD, neuroscientist and physician, talks about the advances and applications of brain-machine interface technology, and what this means for the future of the human mind.

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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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Stephen Macknik, PhD & Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD - Neuromagic & Illusion

Neuroscientists and professors Drs. Stephen Macknick & Susana Martinez-Conde discuss the wide overlap between neuroscience and magic, and how everyday life is essentially an illusion.

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Elena Antonova, PhD - The Brain of a Mental Olympian

Elena Antonova, PhD, neuroscientist and senior lecturer at Brunel University London, talks about the brains of long-term meditators and the 4 stages of meditation practice development.

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Antonio Damasio, MD, PhD - Origins of the Mind

Antonio Damasio, MD, PhD, neurologist, psychologist and best-selling author, speaks about the evolution of the mind and the origin of consciousness.

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Sidarta Ribeiro, PhD - Sleep & Dreams

Sidarta Ribeiro, PhD, neuroscientist, author and professor, discusses the evolution of sleep and the importance of remembering your dreams.

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Ramses Alcaide, PhD - Mind Control & Brain-Computer Interfaces

Ramses Alcaide, PhD, electrical engineer, neuroscientist, CEO and developer discusses the benefits, pitfalls, and ethical concerns of brain-computer interface technology.

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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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Apkar V. Apkarian, PhD - Pain & Placebo

Apkar Apkarian, PhD, professor of physiology, anesthesiology, and physical medicine discusses how chronic pain works in the brain and his research on the placebo effect.

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James Cooke, PhD - Neuroscience, Consciousness & Nonduality

James Cooke, PhD, neuroscientist, writer and speaker, discusses consciousness, nonduality and how psychedelics alter the brain.

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Shauna Shapiro, PhD - The Science of Compassion

Shauna Shapiro, PhD, professor at Santa Clara University, clinical psychologist, and expert in mindfulness talks about the science supporting self-compassion.

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Elliot Roe - Peak Performance Mindset

Elliot Roe, a leading expert in mindset optimization and clinical hypnotherapy, talks about the commonalities of the minds of peak performers in various fields.

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Massimo Pigliucci, PhD - The Stoic Philosophy

Massimo Pigliucci, PhD, one of the most influential modern Stoics, goes in-depth on this ancient practice that can dramatically improve mental fitness.

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Sharon Salzberg - Sublime Qualities of Mind

Sharon Salzberg, world-famous meditation teacher and bestselling author, speaks about her training with legendary teachers in Asia and how to achieve sublime states of mind.

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