EconTalk Iain McGilchrist on the Divided Brain and the Master and His Emissary
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May 28, 2018 
Psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist explores the divided brain and its impact on Western civilization. The discussion covers neuroscience, meditation, real conversations, narratives, the Enlightenment, immersive experiences, and the challenges of writing a book.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Misunderstood Differences Between the Left and Right Hemispheres
02:03 • 21min
22:57 • 2min
The Nature of Real Conversations and Narratives
24:42 • 18min
The Enlightenment and Its Impact on Human Advancements
42:31 • 23min
The Importance of Immersive Experiences
01:05:24 • 14min
Reflections on the Divided Brain and the Challenges of Writing a Book
01:19:51 • 6min