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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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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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.

Steve Taylor, PhD - The Psychology of Self-Transcendence

Dr. Steve Taylor talks about self-transcendence and peak experiences (famously coined by psychologist Abraham Maslow) and gives a psychological view of what causes them to occur.