Entropy is described by the second law of thermodynamics as the movement of a system from a state of order to disorder, perhaps that concept can also be applied to the mind. From cats to magic mushrooms, we unpack a lot in this episode.

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The Big Picture. On the origins of life, meaning and universe itself  - Sean Carroll
Escape from Freedom – Erich Fromm
The Concept of Anxiety: A Simple Psychologically Oriented Deliberation in View of the Dogmatic Problem of Hereditary Sin
Psychological entropy: a framework for understanding uncertainty-related anxiety
The Entropic Brain: A Theory of Conscious States Informed by Neuroimaging Research with Psychedelic Drugs
The anxiety of freedom – Shahram Heshmat
The default mode network

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This brief episode reminds us that despite our many differences, we have much in common and we should focus on those things to help us to find harmony and understanding in life.

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We might describe someone authentic with the phrase, “what you see is what you get." It makes us think of honesty and truth but the question is, authentic to what? So what does it really mean to be authentic and can we even get there?

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The limits of authenticity – Ben G. Yacobi.
John-Paul Sartre on authenticity (Stanford encyclopaedia of philosophy entry)
Hamlet, William Shakespeare act I, scene III

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Have you ever been so immersed in a task that you forgot about everything else, even your sense of self? This realm of optimal human performance is known as flow. In this episode I take a look at what flow is, how it is explained by science, and offer some tips on how you can unlock its potential.

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Flow – The psychology of optimal experience – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Flow – The secret to happiness TED talk Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
The rise of superman: Decoding the science of ultimate human performance – Steven Kotler
How to get into the flow state – Steven Kotler Mindvalley Talks
The four stages of flow

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We all feel a sense of agency but how easily can we be manipulated to act obediently? In this episode we take a look at the notorious Milgram experiments to understand how obedience can lead us to carry out abhorrent acts.

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Milgram Obedience Experiment - YouTube
Coercion changes the sense of agency in the human brain

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Vulnerability is a word that has connotations of weakness and fear yet it is a beautiful quality which underlies authenticity, openness and potential. Learning to embrace vulnerability, not to ignore or fear it, is an important step on the path toward finding happiness and joy.

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Brené Brown – The power of vulnerability
Daring Greatly – Brené Brown
Buzz Aldrin BBC interview 1980
https://onbeing.org/blog/vulnerability/
Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words – David Whyte

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We're all struggling to understand the situation. Listen in for some ideas on how to cope with COVID-19 and join me on a short guided mindfulness meditation. Let's support each other through this.

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Calm
Headspace
Waking Up

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You might not realise it, but you are probably a philosopher. If you’ve ever asked a “big” question and wondered about the mysteries of life and the universe, then you’re in good company. In this episode we introduce the four pillars of philosophy and their branches. It is a brief introduction but it will set the stage for future explorations of the many interesting topics to be found within the field of philosophy. 

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Are we born or made? The question of nature versus nurture is an old one but advancements in genetics and twin studies have given us new insight into this age old question. Genes are part of who we are but it is our environment which not only shapes our behaviour, but also determines how genes behave and whether they even turn on or off. We explore the state of the art understanding of how genes and environment together influence who we are and who we might become. 

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Sir Francis Galton
History of eugenics
Blueprint: How DNA makes us who we are
The top replicated findings from behaviour genetics
Nature vs. nurture in psychology
What is CRISPR?

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We all have a balance of psychological capital, psycap, which influences how we interact with others. Unlike our personality, our psycap can change. Learn how in this episode.

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Psycap 101
The New Era of Positive Psychology

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