Writer Stephen Batchelor + neurophilosopher Owen Flanagan: The author of Confession of a Buddhist Atheist argues that the Buddha was a radical innovator.  What is it in our brains that makes some of us upend tradition and most of us follow the herd?

Writer Stephen Batchelor + neurophilosopher Owen Flanagan: The author of Confession of a Buddhist Atheist argues that the Buddha was a radical innovator. What is it in our brains that makes some of us upend tradition and most of us follow the herd?

What Makes the Mindset of a Radical?

New York City is home to the world's foremost scholars, authors, artists, scientists, policy makers, and community builders.  Now all the best speakers, lectures, and talks are available in one place: Thirteen Forum. Produced by PBS affiliate WNET Thirteen in New York City. Updated weekly in audio-only and video. Visit www.thirteen.org/forum for blogs, additional content and archives.

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New York City is home to the world's foremost scholars, authors, artists, scientists, policy makers, and community builders. Now all the best speakers, lectures, and talks are available in one place: Thirteen Forum. Produced by PBS affiliate WNET Thirteen in New York City. Updated weekly in audio-only and video. Visit www.thirteen.org/forum for blogs, additional content and archives.

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What Makes the Mindset of a Radical?

What Makes the Mindset of a Radical?