Scott Barry Kaufman, a psychologist specializing in the psychology of creativity and well-being, joins the podcast to discuss our psychology in the social media age. They dive deep into topics like neurodiversity, vulnerability, and the impact of social media on mental health. They also explore the concepts of authenticity versus performance in relationships and overcoming resistance. The conversation concludes with a discussion on trusting the universe and the self-help industry's emotional manipulation.

In this episode, we explore Sam’s conversations about the phenomenon of death. We begin with an introduction from Sam as he urges us to use our awareness of death to become more present in our day-to-day lives. We then hear a conversation between Sam and Frank Ostaseski, founder of the Zen Hospice Project, who shares the valuable lessons he has learned through caring for those in their very last days. Next, we move on to a conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman, who explains what it means to pursue a good life by putting a modern spin on Abraham Maslow’s famous hierarchy of needs. Researcher and professor of neuroscience Roland Griffiths then details his findings on psychedelic therapies. He and Sam discuss the inexplicable powers of psychedelics in easing the anxiety around death, and how these experiences can potentially help us live fuller lives. Shifting perspectives, we move on by hearing NYU professor Scott Galloway explain the social and economic impacts of a society made painfully aware of death by the COVID-19 pandemic. We then listen in to author Oliver Burkeman as he outlines how the knowledge of our mortality can inform practical time management techniques before addressing an age-old question with physicist Geoffrey West: Theoretically, could we engineer humans to live forever? Sam closes this episode with a solo talk, explaining that we needn’t be cynical about the fact that all life must come to an end. Instead, it is the transient nature of life that might be the very thing which makes it beautiful in the first place.   About the Series Filmmaker Jay Shapiro has produced The Essential Sam Harris, a new series of audio documentaries exploring the major topics that Sam has focused on over the course of his career. Each episode weaves together original analysis, critical perspective, and novel thought experiments with some of the most compelling exchanges from the Making Sense archive. Whether you are new to a particular topic, or think you have your mind made up about it, we think you’ll find this series fascinating.  

Today's episode offers a unique insight into best practices to sharpen your focus, learning capacity, and overall intelligence...  I often view intelligence in terms of that of a muscle - trainable, but also subject to atrophy if underused. If you seek to not only maintain, but improve on, your mental capacities as you age, this interview is a must-listen. Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman joins me on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast today, for an episode that will push your limits of your own perceived brainpower. Dr. Kaufman, within his well-developed philosophies and witty, relatable manner, offers an approach to mental and creative performance that will leave you wanting to explore more. Dr. Kaufman is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the mind, creativity, and the depths of human potential. He is a professor at Columbia University and founder and director of the Center for the Science of Human Potential. He also hosts the #1 psychology podcast in the world— The Psychology Podcast— which was included in Business Insider’s list of “9 podcasts that will change how you think about human behavior.” Dr. Kaufman is interested in using his research to help all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. His early educational experiences made him realize the deep reservoir of untapped potential of students, including bright and creative children who have been diagnosed with a learning disability. You'll learn: How to Train Your Mind and Stay Sharp as You Age The Important Factor to Improve Your Productivity The ONE Trait Most Correlated with Increasing Creativity How to Pull Yourself Out of Perfectionist Tendencies The Tool to Hone Your Focus Despite Increasing Distractions Plus, get your FREE copy of the episode guide, as a downloadable reference of the key points and implementable actions from this interview. Learn more about Dr. Kaufman: The Psychology Podcast scottbarrykaufman.com Center for Human Potential Choose Growth by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman Support Our Sponsors: Get 25% off of pure, organic mushroom powders from Real Mushrooms. Adaptogenic, medicinal mushrooms can help support cognition, recovery, immunity, and energy levels. Head to https://realmushrooms.com/ben to get hooked up!  

Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman and Dr. Jordyn Feingold discuss choosing our best selves, balancing growth and discomfort, importance of social support, mindset, self-esteem vs narcissism, transcending dichotomies, practicing self-compassion, and daily positive medicine for collective growth.

“Greatness is realizing your full powers of your entire being."Today's guest is humanistic psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman. He received a P.h.D. in cognitive science from Yale University and has taught at Columbia , NYU, the University of Pennsylvania. He hosts The Psychology Podcast and is author of 9 books, including his new book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization. In 2015, he was named one of "50 Groundbreaking Scientists who are changing the way we see the world" by Business InsiderIn this episode Lewis and Scott discuss Scott’s revision of the hierarchy of needs and what it means to be fully human, the best psychological practices to help you improve your life, how to discover your purpose and define your core belief system, why self-doubt destroys our ability to achieve greatness, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1116Check out his book: Transcend: The New Science of Self-ActualizationCheck out his website: www.scottbarrykaufman.com Check out his podcast: The Phycology Podcast The Power of Erotic Intelligence with Esther Perel: https://link.chtbl.com/732-podFind Lasting Love with Matthew Hussey: https://link.chtbl.com/811-pod Get more from Lewis! Pre-order my new book Make Money EasyGet The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

Brian Johnson, Steven Kotler, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, and Ray Cash Care share wisdom on mindset and lifestyle optimization. Topics include flow state for peak performance, steps for high effectiveness, achieving goals, and turning weaknesses into strengths.

In today’s episode, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman joins Rich to discuss the science of self-actualization and transcendence.Scott is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist who has taught at Columbia, Yale, NYU, and Penn. He received his Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Yale, a M. Phil in experimental psychology from the University of Cambridge and a B.S. in psychology and human computer interaction from Carnegie Mellon. He is the founder and director of the Center for the Science of Human Potential and hosts the #1 psychology podcast, The Psychology Podcast. His latest book is entitled Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization.The video version of this episode is available HERE.Rich’s new book, Voicing Change, Vol. II is available HERE.Full show notes & additional information on this episode is available HERE.Peace + Plants,Rich

Psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman discusses transcendence, self-awareness, and awakening with Loch Kelly. They explore unconditional love, healing trauma, and practical wisdom for growth. The podcast features a micro-meditation called 'Effortless Focus' and offers tools for awakening. They delve into self-actualization, embodying love as an attitude, and transcending inner struggles through self-awareness. The podcast also explores non-duality, gratitude, and effortless mindfulness for enhanced focus.

Join a discussion with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman on human flourishing, personal development, and growth. Topics include the sailboat metaphor, education, the parallels between meaningful life and flourishing, ancient philosophy virtues, Will Smith's actions, and flourishing education.

If one of the ambitious goals of philosophy is to determine the meaning of life, one of the ambitious goals of psychology is to tell us how to achieve it. An influential work in this direction was Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs — a list of human needs, often displayed suggestively in the form of a pyramid, ranging from the most basic (food and shelter) to the most refined. At the top lurks “self-actualization," the ultimate goal of achieving one’s creative capacities. Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman has elaborated on this model, both by exploring less-well-known writings of Maslow’s, and also by incorporating more recent empirical psychological studies. He suggests the more dynamical metaphor of a sailboat, where the hull represents basic security needs and the sail more creative and dynamical capabilities. It’s an interesting take on the importance of appreciating that the nature of our lives is one of constant flux.Support Mindscape on Patreon.Scott Barry Kaufman received his Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Yale University. He has taught at Columbia University, NYU, the University of Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. He is the host of The Psychology Podcast. He was named by Business Insider as one of the “50 groundbreaking scientists who are changing the way we see the world.” He is the author of numerous books; his most recent, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization, is published April 7.Web siteThe Psychology PodcastGoogle Scholar publicationsAmazon.com author pageDiscussion on “Defining Intelligence”WikipediaTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.