#1206 - Super Brain, Epigenetics & More | Mental Health
Jul 5, 2024
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Explore the super brain, epigenetics, and consciousness in a discussion featuring Bernard Carr, Christof Koch, Rudy Tanzi, Deepak Chopra, and Sadhguru. Topics include reshaping gene expressions, the impact of trauma on generations, brain perception vs animals, personal transformation through epigenetics, integrated information theory, and transcending self-preservation instincts for higher consciousness.
Healthier behaviors can positively alter gene expression and neuroplasticity.
Trauma can have transgenerational effects on mental health and well-being, highlighting the importance of addressing trauma.
Deep dives
The Influence of Lifestyle on Gene Expression
Changing lifestyle habits can impact gene expression, similar to sculpting clay. By adopting healthier behaviors such as dietary changes, neuroplasticity can be utilized to alter gene expression positively. For instance, shifting to a healthier diet can lead to improved gene patterns conducive to better health.
Effects of Trauma Across Generations
The trauma experienced by individuals, such as in the Holocaust, can have transgenerational effects manifesting in genetic conditions like diabetes. The sequence from past trauma to present impacts highlights the importance of addressing trauma and its generational implications on mental health and overall well-being.
Challenging Identity Associated with Intellect
The notion of identity strongly influences how the intellect functions, with attachment to specific identities shaping thought processes. To expand beyond limited identities, individuals must cultivate a broader consciousness that transcends fixed notions. By distancing oneself from rigid beliefs and embracing a more expansive identity, intellectual function can align more harmoniously with personal growth and understanding.
Exploring Memory and Chitta in Consciousness
The complexities of memory in different forms, including elemental, genetic, and karmic memory, play vital roles in shaping cognitive processes. Chitta represents an intelligence untouched by memory, emphasizing its significance in directing responses and actions independent of past influences. Understanding the distinct aspects of memory and intelligence contributes to a deeper comprehension of consciousness and its multifaceted nature.
Explore the fascinating intersection of science and spirituality, in a discussion featuring cosmologist Professor Bernard Carr, neuroscientist Christof Koch, geneticist Dr. Rudy Tanzi, author and speaker Deepak Chopra and Sadhguru as they explore the super brain, epigenetics, consciousness and more, in an event hosted by the Sadhguru Center for a Conscious Planet at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The discussion was facilitated by Dr. Balachundhar Subramaniam of Harvard Medical School.
Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times.