Mark Leary, PhD - Evolution of the Self
Mark Leary, PhD talks about how the “Ego” evolved on The FitMind Podcast episode 17.
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Episode 17
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Episode Overview
Mark Leary, PhD, social psychologist famous for his sociometer theory, came on the FitMind podcast to discuss how our concept of a “self” came to be thousands of years ago.
We discuss when and why self-awareness evolved in humans and how this causes problems today.
Given the rising levels of narcissism, this is a more relevant subject than ever.
And it’s no surprise that Dr. Leary practices meditation extensively, as he talks about in the interview.
Hope you enjoy!
P.S. — If you’re serious about starting or deepening your meditation practice, check out the FitMind meditation app.
Mark Leary Bio
Dr. Mark Leary is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University who has made significant contributions to his field. You can view Mark’s full bio here.