Imagine an apple

Philosopher Tom Cochrane discusses the complexity of emotions, defining emotion, feelings, affect, and valence. The impact of meditation on attention, valent representation, and the science behind emotions. Exploring social emotions, varying experiences of emotion, and expressing emotions through clothes, music, and writing. Highlighting the importance of emotions in shaping our perceptions and interactions with the world.

Welcome to "Imagine an apple"! A podcast about our different inner mental worlds.In this introductory episode, Vynn Suren and Francis Irving discuss differences in how they do (or don't) imagine, and how they got interested in this topic.What are the differences between what it is like inside our minds? From imagining an apple, to imagining in a dream - even imagined smell and proprioception.How do these vary between individuals, and how do they vary between human cultures?Timestamps:00:20 Why Vynn and Francis are interested in inner experience02:42 The "Imagine an apple" test08:33 Dream imagery12:17 Imagery of the past and the future14:26 Smell and other senses16:00 Proprioception22:27 Variety between individuals27:35 Bornean shamans and prophantasia37:57 Socialisation of inner realities42:10 SummaryShow Links: "Think of an Apple in Your Head" Meme Lucid Dreaming “Hands” Reality Check Bobohizan How God Becomes Real: Kindling the Presence of Invisible Others - T. M. LuhrmannContact Details:Please follow us, get in touch, tell us about your inner experiences!Twitter: @imagine_apple @SurenVynn @frabcus Email: imagine@flourish.orgTheme written, performed and recorded by @MJPiercello