Shamil Chandaria, PhD - Predictive Processing & Ultimate Wellbeing

Shamil Chandaria, PhD, a researcher with expertise in consciousness, neuroscience, and AI, explores the Bayesian brain theory and the free energy principle to explain how the brain constructs reality.

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Fred Luskin, PhD - The Science of Forgiveness

Stanford psychologist Fred Luskin, PhD, shares insights on the science of forgiveness and how practicing gratitude can promote emotional healing and resilience.

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Andrew Litchy, ND - Mental Wellness & Monk Training

Andrew Litchy, ND, a naturopathic medical doctor, talks about his former experience living as a monk and how to bring mindfulness into a busy life.

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Doug Kraft - Exploring Consciousness & Deep Awareness

Retired minister and psychotherapist, Doug Kraft, discusses the science of consciousness and how our minds construct reality.

Ruben Laukkonen, PhD - Neuroplasticity, Meditation & the Predictive Brain

Cognitive neuroscientist Ruben Laukkonen talks about the rarest states of consciousness and how the mind builds itself through predictive processing.

Anna Abraham, PhD - The Science of Creativity & Imagination

Anna Abraham, PhD, discusses the psychological and neurophysiological bases of creativity and other aspects of the human imagination.

Donald Hoffman, PhD - Consciousness, Perception & Reality

Donald Hoffman, PhD, cognitive scientist and author, discusses how reality isn’t as it seems and why we should question everything.

Stephen Macknik, PhD & Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD - Neuromagic & Illusion

Neuroscientists and professors Drs. Stephen Macknick & Susana Martinez-Conde discuss the wide overlap between neuroscience and magic, and how everyday life is essentially an illusion.

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Elena Antonova, PhD - The Brain of a Mental Olympian

Elena Antonova, PhD, neuroscientist and senior lecturer at Brunel University London, talks about the brains of long-term meditators and the 4 stages of meditation practice development.

Antonio Damasio, MD, PhD - Origins of the Mind

Antonio Damasio, MD, PhD, neurologist, psychologist and best-selling author, speaks about the evolution of the mind and the origin of consciousness.

Sidarta Ribeiro, PhD - Sleep & Dreams

Sidarta Ribeiro, PhD, neuroscientist, author and professor, discusses the evolution of sleep and the importance of remembering your dreams.

Ramses Alcaide, PhD - Mind Control & Brain-Computer Interfaces

Ramses Alcaide, PhD, electrical engineer, neuroscientist, CEO and developer discusses the benefits, pitfalls, and ethical concerns of brain-computer interface technology.

Amishi Jha, PhD - The Power of Focus

Amishi Jha, PhD, neuroscientist and professor of psychology, talks about her research on the neural basis of attention and the effects of mindfulness-based training programs on people in high-stress situations.

Apkar V. Apkarian, PhD - Pain & Placebo

Apkar Apkarian, PhD, professor of physiology, anesthesiology, and physical medicine discusses how chronic pain works in the brain and his research on the placebo effect.

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James Cooke, PhD - Neuroscience, Consciousness & Nonduality

James Cooke, PhD, neuroscientist, writer and speaker, discusses consciousness, nonduality and how psychedelics alter the brain.

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Shauna Shapiro, PhD - The Science of Compassion

Shauna Shapiro, PhD, professor at Santa Clara University, clinical psychologist, and expert in mindfulness talks about the science supporting self-compassion.

Robert Lustig, MD, MSL - Hacking of the Human Mind

Robert Lustig, MD, MSL, endocrinologist and bestselling author, discusses the brain mechanisms being hacked by addictive products and what we can do about it.

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Tara Swart, MD, PhD - Neuroscience, Work, & the Future

Neuroscientist and psychiatrist Dr. Tara Swart delves into peak performance, workplace productivity, and the future of neurotechnology.

Rick Doblin, PhD - The Psychedelic Renaissance

Dr. Rick Doblin, Founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), talks about recent research into psychedelics and their use for exploring the mind.

Steven Kotler - Your Brain in Flow

Journalist, bestselling author, and entrepreneur Steven Kotler discusses flow states and peak human performance.