The Channel McGilchrist Podcast Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 9: Chapter 9 - Schizophrenia and Autism
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Aug 13, 2024 Dive into the fascinating interplay between schizophrenia, autism, and brain function. The discussion reveals how these conditions uniquely alter perception and challenge conventional understanding of reality. Personal anecdotes illuminate the subjective experiences of those affected, while the role of language in shaping our cognitive frameworks takes center stage. Explore the philosophical implications of identity and consciousness, alongside critiques of hyper-rationalism in mental health narratives. This thought-provoking dialogue encourages a deeper appreciation for human experience.
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Right Hemisphere's Role
- Schizophrenia and autism offer insights into a world lacking right hemisphere contributions.
- Studying these conditions helps understand right hemisphere damage's impact on experience.
Patient Descriptions
- Patients offer insightful descriptions of their altered realities when asked.
- Some report feeling half-awake, two minds, or pressure over the left side.
Brain Correlates in Schizophrenia
- Brain anatomy in schizophrenia often shows reversed or absent normal asymmetry.
- Myelination of long tracts, crucial for continuous world perception, is disrupted in schizophrenia.
