The Rich Roll Podcast

Guru Singh On Building Emotional Infrastructure, New Educational Modalities & The Impact of Diet Beyond The Physical

Dec 4, 2017
Guru Singh, a celebrated Sikh yogi and spiritual teacher, blends Eastern mysticism with Western pragmatism. In the conversation, he emphasizes the critical link between nutrition and emotional well-being, advocating for emotional education in schools. Singh critiques traditional education for neglecting emotional skills, proposing a holistic approach. He discusses the troubling intersection of violence and capitalism in America, urging individuals to foster empathy and collective healing. The dialogue also explores human consciousness in the age of AI, emphasizing emotional awareness and cooperation.
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INSIGHT

Emotional Infrastructure Lagging

  • Our emotional infrastructure lags behind our physical and technological development.
  • Emotional immaturity fuels societal issues including violence and division.
INSIGHT

Three Brains and Their Roles

  • The gut, heart, and head have distinct "brains" with unique roles.
  • Ignoring gut and heart brains leads to unfulfilled, zero-sum thinking and overconsumption.
ADVICE

Educate Emotional and Gut Brains

  • Teach children emotional education alongside mental skills.
  • Promote shared work and connection instead of isolation and competition.
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