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Mentioned in 98 episodes
The master and his emissary
The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
Book • 2009
This book argues that the division of the brain into two hemispheres is essential to human existence, allowing for two incompatible versions of the world.
The left hemisphere is detail-oriented, prefers mechanisms to living things, and is inclined to self-interest, while the right hemisphere has greater breadth, flexibility, and generosity.
McGilchrist takes the reader on a journey through the history of Western culture, illustrating the tension between these two worlds as revealed in the thought and belief of thinkers and artists from ancient to modern times.
He argues that the increasing dominance of the left hemisphere in today’s world has potentially disastrous consequences.
The left hemisphere is detail-oriented, prefers mechanisms to living things, and is inclined to self-interest, while the right hemisphere has greater breadth, flexibility, and generosity.
McGilchrist takes the reader on a journey through the history of Western culture, illustrating the tension between these two worlds as revealed in the thought and belief of thinkers and artists from ancient to modern times.
He argues that the increasing dominance of the left hemisphere in today’s world has potentially disastrous consequences.
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Mentioned in 98 episodes
Mentioned by 
Chris Williamson when discussing the embodied state and the limitations of overthinking.
Chris Williamson when discussing the embodied state and the limitations of overthinking.
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Rory Sutherland when discussing the divided brain and its impact on societal and organizational structures.
Rory Sutherland when discussing the divided brain and its impact on societal and organizational structures.
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Arthur C. Brooks for its insights into the brain's hemispheres and their roles in meaning and analysis.
Arthur C. Brooks for its insights into the brain's hemispheres and their roles in meaning and analysis.
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Iain McGilchrist during their discussion on hemispheric specialization.
Iain McGilchrist during their discussion on hemispheric specialization.
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Iain McGilchrist as a previous work that the new book builds upon.260 snips
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Curt Jaimungal as a seminal work on brain hemispheres and their impact on consciousness and worldview.
Curt Jaimungal as a seminal work on brain hemispheres and their impact on consciousness and worldview.
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Glennon Doyle as a book exploring the different functions of the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
Glennon Doyle as a book exploring the different functions of the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
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Iain McGilchrist as his previous book, exploring the balance between the brain's hemispheres.
Iain McGilchrist as his previous book, exploring the balance between the brain's hemispheres.
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Mentioned by Alejandro G. Iñárritu in the context of discussing his creative process and the impact of neuroscience and meditation on his work.
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Alejandro G. Iñárritu
