Identity Archives

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The science of spirituality, and how it can change your brain

Humans have always had religion. What does this say about our minds? Reza Aslan PhD, Lisa Miller PhD, and Rob Bell MDiv explain.

Lisa Miller, Reza Aslan & Rob Bell

Unlikely Collaborators

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5mins

Perception Box

3 experts reveal how psychedelics can expand the walls of perception

What happens when the boundaries of “you” disappear? James Fadiman, PhD, Jamie Wheal, and Matthew Johnson, PhD explore how supported experiences with psychoactive drugs can dissolve identity and reveal a deeper reality.

Jamie Wheal, James Fadiman & Matthew W. Johnson

Unlikely Collaborators

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2mins

Perception Box

How to expand your influence, according to 2 experts

Your body language sends messages before your mouth does. Author Robert Greene and negotiation expert Daniel Shapiro PhD explain the key characteristics of nonverbal power and emotional presence that shape how others perceive you.

Robert Greene & Dan Shapiro

Unlikely Collaborators

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2mins

Perception Box

How and why your memories shift over time, explained by neuroscience

Your brain changes when you experience something, and it changes again when you remember it. Two neuroscientists explain what that means for memory, perception, and identity.

André Fenton & Lisa Genova

Unlikely Collaborators