EPISODE · Jun 21, 2024 · 55 MIN
Direct: Iain McGilchrist, Psychiatrist, Philosopher, Researcher and Literary Scholar
from John Anderson: Conversations · host John Anderson
In this interview, John speaks with Iain McGilchrist about the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the brain and their impact on our perception and interaction with the world. Iain explains that the left hemisphere focuses on details and immediate tasks, while the right hemisphere maintains a broad, vigilant awareness of the environment. He discusses how modern society overemphasizes the left hemisphere's functions, leading to a loss of meaning, beauty, and wisdom.
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In this interview, John speaks with Iain McGilchrist about the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the brain and their impact on our perception and interaction with the world. Iain explains that the left hemisphere focuses on details and immediate tasks, while the right hemisphere maintains a broad, vigilant awareness of the environment. He discusses how modern society overemphasizes the left hemisphere's functions, leading to a loss of meaning, beauty, and wisdom.
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Direct: Iain McGilchrist, Psychiatrist, Philosopher, Researcher and Literary Scholar
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