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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

The Master and His Emissary: Dr. Iain McGilchrist

Feb 20, 2018
30:38

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Quick takeaways

  • Effective teamwork requires specialization and delegation between brain hemispheres for optimal function.
  • Balancing stability and exploration in cognitive processing is crucial for adapting to new information and generating imaginative possibilities.

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The Master and The Emissary Hemispheres

The podcast discusses the relationship between the brain's two hemispheres, highlighting the role of the right hemisphere as the 'master' with superior observation and understanding capabilities compared to the left. It explains the need for specialization and delegation between the hemispheres, emphasizing the importance of inhibition and differentiation for effective teamwork.

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