Is Technology Killing the Human Imagination?

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/scottbarrykaufman445

Scott Barry Kaufman (IG: @scottbarrykaufman), Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the mind, creativity, and the depths of human potential.

He is author/editor of 9 books and is host of the #1 psychology podcast in the world - The Psychology Podcast.

You've likely heard of Maslow's famous hierarchy of needs, today we're digging into Scott's reimagined version of it.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Scott's fascination with the human mind
• The theory of personal intelligence
• What is self-actualization?
• Find your purpose, follow your calling
• Defining harmonious passion
• Job crafting is a possibility
• Find meaning in what you're currently doing
• Don't wait to transcend
• The wonder and awe of human existence
• Get yourself into the B-realm
• Active listening vs passive listening
• The core aspect of narcissism
• The link between perfectionism and narcissism
• Self-esteem and narcissism
• The difference between authentic pride and hubristic pride
• Maslow's hierarchy of needs
• Self-love is loving all of you
• Meditation recommendations
• Cultivating your witness consciousness
• Start building habits
• Create a goal hierarchy
• What are your signature strengths?
• Social media steals your attention
• The sailboat metaphor for life
• Choose growth
• Self-actualization is only attainable by you

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