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Direct: Iain McGilchrist, Psychiatrist, Philosopher, Researcher and Literary Scholar
Manage episode 424705248 series 2811863
In this interview, John speaks with Iain McGilchrist about the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the brain and their impact on our perception and interaction with the world. Iain explains that the left hemisphere focuses on details and immediate tasks, while the right hemisphere maintains a broad, vigilant awareness of the environment. He discusses how modern society overemphasizes the left hemisphere’s functions, leading to a loss of meaning, beauty, and wisdom.
130 episoder
Manage episode 424705248 series 2811863
In this interview, John speaks with Iain McGilchrist about the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the brain and their impact on our perception and interaction with the world. Iain explains that the left hemisphere focuses on details and immediate tasks, while the right hemisphere maintains a broad, vigilant awareness of the environment. He discusses how modern society overemphasizes the left hemisphere’s functions, leading to a loss of meaning, beauty, and wisdom.
130 episoder
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