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#380 - The Roots of Attention

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

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Mindfulness and Neural Networks

This chapter examines the interplay between mindfulness practices and the brain's neural correlates, particularly focusing on the default mode network's role in attention and self-referential thought. The discussion includes an exploration of how mindfulness training can enhance cognitive efficiency, reduce mind wandering, and transform the practitioner's sense of self. Ultimately, it emphasizes a deeper understanding of consciousness and the integrated nature of experience and awareness.

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