David Perry says he felt two seemingly conflicting emotions at the same time. He was angry, but also grateful for what life has given him so far. His training in neuroscience made him think how can that really be? "That's a gift like no other to wake up in the morning"
At age 59, neuroscientist David Linden received a startling diagnosis of heart cancer. Even in the face of a terminal illness, David is continuing to think like a scientist. He shares what he's learned from watching his mind grapple with his own mortality, and how the diagnosis has changed his experience of time. Maya and David also discuss the power of curiosity and how it can aid us in moments of profound suffering.
If you enjoyed this conversation, check out this episode from the archive: “The Life-Changing Diagnosis.”
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