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In the newest episode of Dispatches from The Well, we’re diving deep into the “hard problem of consciousness.” Here, Kmele combines the perspectives of five different scientists, philosophers, and spiritual leaders to approach one of humanity’s most pressing questions: what is consciousness?

Clinical mindfulness expert Jon Kabat-Zinn and neuroscientist Richard Davidson on whether mindfulness meditation should be considered a Buddhist or spiritual practice.

Ever wonder why you can’t convince someone they’re wrong? In this fascinating Talk, Tali Sharot explains from a neuroscientist’s point of view why the human brain is primed to lie to us about some things, and how to convince it to change.

Last week, the US senate had a hearing on the dangers of social media in preparation of a legislation to improve child safety online. In this hearing, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg  claimed that it has not been scientifically proved that social media causes mental health problems in adolescents. 

There are numerous myths about the brain, and many of them relate to education and how the brain learns. In this series Janet Zadina, an assistant professor of neurology at Tulane University, will uncover the truth behind some of the most commonly held brain-based learning myths.

Watch Yuval Noah Harari in conversation with Jon Kabat-Zinn, the developer and founder of MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) – where they explore meditation, silence, analogue versus digital living, self-knowledge and mental health.

Potential Project's session on joy explores how our mood influences our bodily and mental experiences. By comparing feelings of anger and joy, participants discover the transformative effect of cultivating joy. This practice not only enhances well-being but also activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation.

Joy is a sustainable state that fuels our creativity and inspiration for innovation. It strengthens our ability to attract friends and to get along with people.

When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment.

Rasmus Hougaard's keynote offers a timely exploration of mindfulness in the face of rapid change and increasing demands. Drawing on extensive experience with Accenture worldwide, he presents a scientific perspective on mindfulness and leads participants through a mindfulness practice to cultivate focus and resilience.