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Oct 2022
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Consciousness - Dr. Rick Hanson - Neuros...

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Throughout history, people have sought the heights of human potential. Today psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Rick Hanson is here with us to explore how combining the latest neuroscience of awakening with ancient wisdom can help us tap into peak experiences, a sense of oneness, and even enlightenment itself. The discussion includes:


  • What we can learn from Buddhist explorations of consciousness 
  • The fascinating neuroscience of peak experiences, and
  • Why we need both top-down and bottom-up processing for serenity in a changing world


Get ready for a conversation designed to help you cultivate an unshakable presence of mind, a courageous heart, and serenity in a changing world. Listen in now. 


Full episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/how-science-and-ancient-wisdom-unlock-mysteries-of-consciousness


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