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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2023 · 23 MIN

The Science of Self-Awareness

from The Motivated Mind · host Scott Lynch

Metacognition, or ‘thinking about thinking’, is the most important tool we have for understanding our own mind. It is what enables self-awareness as well as what lets us think about the minds of others. It is the ultimate human trait, and in its most rarefied forms is a power that neither other animals nor our current artificial intelligences have. Metacognition teaches us the limits of our own knowledge. Once we understand what it is and how it works, we can improve our performance and make better decisions. In this episode, I discuss my notes on ideas and concepts I found interesting from Know Thyself: The Science of Self-Awareness by neuroscientist Stephen Fleming. For more go to: www.scottmlynch.com Embrace greatness through these empowering offerings: Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate ⁠Discord community⁠. Unlock actionable insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠. Embrace the boundless power of your mind. ⁠Enroll⁠ alongside 154 motivated students in my academy and unlock your true potential. Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by enrolling in my ⁠Group Coaching program⁠⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠ now to access an exclusive collection of 24 ad-free bonus episodes per year, featuring Q&A-based content. Access my downloadable and printable ⁠exercises⁠ to equip yourself with the essential tools for success. Follow me on social for more inspiration: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Want to be featured in a future episode? Leave a ⁠review here⁠ (even one sentence helps)! Music by: ⁠Blaize Trulson⁠ Produced by ⁠Legacy Divisions⁠. Past guests on The Motivated Mind include ⁠⁠Chris Voss⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Captain Sandy⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Dr. Chris Palmer⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Joey Thurman⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Jason Harris⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Koshin Paley Ellison⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Rudy Mawer⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Molly Fletcher⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Kristen Butler⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Hasard Lee⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Natasha Graziano⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Alan Stein, Jr.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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