The Evolution of the Prefrontal Cortex

In the last 75,000 to 100,000 years is we've been in an evolutionary spurt. The primate brain has developed this kind of whole network of circuits that create the experience of compassion and empathy and mindfulness. And then we have this capacity for self-reflection, for mindfulness. So we actually have the wiring to recognize what we are beyond a separate self. That grace lets us realize we're beyond the worm,. We're the vineyard and the orchard and growing wisdom and joy.