This podcast features bird truther Peter McIndoe, psychologist Paul Bloom, and cognitive scientist Maya Shankar exploring intriguing topics such as the Birds Aren't Real movement, acts of perversity in the art world, irrational human behavior, and navigating the challenges of parenthood.
Change can empower personal growth and transformation by leading to self-discovery and redefining one's identity.
Embracing vulnerability, seeking help, and redefining desires can lead to strength and growth during challenging times.
Deep dives
The Power of Change
Maya Shankar recounts her experience of losing her ability to play the violin, which was once her main passion. She shares how this change led her to discover other pursuits and ultimately redefine her identity. Through her story, she highlights the importance of recognizing the underlying features of our passions and finding ways to nourish them, even when unexpected changes occur.
The Transformative Power of Change
Maya Shankar emphasizes that change, although often accompanied by uncertainty and loss, can empower personal growth and transformation. She encourages listeners to pay attention to their internal shifts and discover new aspects of themselves during challenging times. By embracing change and focusing on what truly lights them up, individuals can expand their horizons and find resilience in the face of unexpected circumstances.
Navigating Life's Transitions
Maya Shankar shares her personal journey of adapting to unexpected changes, including miscarriages on her path to parenthood. She reflects on the importance of embracing vulnerability, seeking help, and redefining one's desires and sense of self during challenging times. Her story resonates with the universal experience of navigating life's transitions and finding strength and growth in the face of adversity.
Discovering Identity through Change
Maya Shankar's experiences with change, such as losing her ability to play the violin and facing difficulties on her journey to becoming a parent, prompt her to question her identity and redefine what matters most to her. Through her stories, she highlights the power of self-discovery and finding the underlying passions and values that drive us, even when our desired path takes unexpected turns.
Being jolted out of the everyday can be a good thing. From an elaborate farce, to benign naughtiness, to a life-altering event—this hour, TED speakers explain the productive side of the provocative. Guests include bird truther Peter McIndoe, psychologist Paul Bloom and cognitive scientist Maya Shankar.
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