Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- The question as to whether or not we are hardwired for religion and spirituality is an important one, says pioneering neuroscientist Andrew Newberg. “When we look at how the brain works, we see […]
When our emotional feelings and experiences exceed our logical capacity, what is there to do other than feel confused and overwhelmed?
Overthinking is certainly a double edged sword. On one side, it can be very unpleasant and debilitating. But on the other, it can be useful to push our questions, concerns, and thoughts to the extreme in pursuit of improvement and understanding. To find the balance, we must allow overthinking to […]
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Hack Your Brain’s Default Mode with Meditation Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think+ for exclusive videos: https://bigthink.com/plus/ ———————————————————————————- Dan Harris was named co-anchor of ABC News’ weekend edition of “Good Morning America” in October 2010. He is also a correspondent for ABC News’ broadcasts and […]
Believe It or Not, Stress Can Be Good For You Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Dr. Kelly McGonigal is author of the book The Upside of Stress, so it’s fitting she’s here on Big Think chatting about … […]
In this chaotic world of stress and pressure, sometimes we a need a reminder of how little we all matter. A reminder that we should enjoy our time playing this game, and not let the idealization of being the best player ruin our experience of playing in the first place. […]
Mind Hack: Combat Anxiety with This Breathing Technique Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Most people are familiar with the technique of taking deep inhalations to relax themselves, but one breathing technique is more effective at returning your body […]
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