Humans On The Loop 🎋🔬🕸️ 218 - Neil Theise on Complexity & Nonduality
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Apr 2, 2024 
Neil Theise, discoverer of a new human organ, discusses complexity, nonduality, and interconnectedness of life. Topics include burnout, emergent behaviors, funding challenges in research/art, scientism, and the impact of modern computing pioneers on society. The conversation bridges science and spirituality, urging listeners to stay present and engaged with reality.
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A Year of Health Challenges
- Neil Theise suffered two strokes, a torn rotator cuff, and subsequent hip problems.
- These health challenges forced him to re-evaluate his life and priorities.
Burnout in Medicine
- Medical professionals, like Theise, experience burnout due to the gap between their sense of duty and the reality of their work.
- This isn't about pay or prestige, but the misalignment of ideals and daily practice.
Embracing Single-Tasking
- After his stroke, Theise lost the ability to multitask, causing initial distress.
- He reframed this as an opportunity to deepen his Zen practice of focusing on one thing at a time.