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377. Each Side of the Brain Stokes Culture Wars & Destroys Beauty - Iain McGilchrist

Feb 29, 2024
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Iain McGilchrist
The podcast explores how the brain's hemispheres influence culture wars, humor, & art, emphasizing the need for nuance. It challenges misconceptions about hemisphere differences and discusses the dichotomy between the left and right brain. The discussion goes into societal issues, gender topics, language impact, and civilization collapse. It also touches on language nuances, literary styles, and profound insights on time and existence.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Unveiling Misconceptions and the Power of Attention in Brain Hemisphere Differences
04:13 • 4min
3
The Dichotomy of Left and Right Hemispheres
08:06 • 21min
4
Challenging Dogmatic Truths in Science and Society
28:38 • 8min
5
Exploring the Influence of Language on Perception and Behavior
36:41 • 25min
6
Civilization Collapse and Societal Evolution
01:01:39 • 10min
7
Exploring Profound Insights on Wholes, Connections, and Time Indivisibility
01:12:00 • 2min
8
Exploring Literary Styles and Clever Writing
01:14:04 • 3min