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Ep. 2 - Flow, Metaphor, and the Axial Revolution

Awakening from the Meaning Crisis

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The Power of Metaphorical Cognition

Cognition operates through metaphorical enhancement, enabling creative connections between ideas. Metaphor plays a powerful role in both science and art, enhancing brain function and generating insightful connections. The generation of metaphor is deeply linked to problem-solving capacity and altered states of consciousness.

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