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#376 - Beau Lotto - The Neuroscience Of Awe, Distraction and Anxiety

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The Transformative Power of Awe

This chapter investigates the concept of awe and its significant effects on human behavior and self-perception. It emphasizes how experiences of awe can lead to increased altruism, reduced egoism, and a deeper connection to nature and others. Additionally, it contrasts awe with feelings of dread and narcissism while exploring the psychological impacts of silence in a noisy modern world.

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