On Being with Krista Tippett cover image

Dacher Keltner — The Thrilling New Science of Awe

On Being with Krista Tippett

CHAPTER

The Neurophysiology of Wild Awe

The neurophysiology of wild awe is amazing. It gets back to this old, indigenous idea of we are part of an ecosystem. So our bodies are wired to respond in an open, empowering way to nature. That works largely done in Japan and South Korea. And I think one of the broader lessons that awe provides for us is, you know, these ideas of separate self.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner