FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
#93: Neuroplasticity, Meditation & the Predictive Brain - Ruben Laukkonen, PhD
#93: Neuroplasticity, Meditation & the Predictive Brain - Ruben Laukkonen, PhD
#93: Neuroplasticity, Meditation & the Predictive Brain - Ruben Laukkonen, PhD
Tuesday 6th September 2022
Dive into neuroplasticity and meditation with Dr. Ruben Laukkonen on The FitMind Podcast. Learn how meditation can transform your brain.
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Get the buttons here!Rewiring the Brain: Dr. Ruben Laukkonen on Neuroplasticity and Meditation
So that's our sort of beliefs, our abstraction, so the idea that our perception, our actions, our experiences, our thought are driven by really our, our existing beliefs about how reality is.
Ever thought about how meditation could reshape your brain? In this episode of The FitMind Podcast, host Liam McClintock sits down with cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Ruben Laukkonen to explore the incredible potential of neuroplasticity. Dr. Laukkonen, a fascinating blend of scientist, contemplative, and poet, brings a unique perspective to the table. From his days as a semi-professional Muay Thai kickboxer to founding the first online market for bitcoin in Australia, his journey is anything but ordinary.
Now, as a principal investigator and lecturer at Southern Cross University, he delves into some of the rarest states of human consciousness using cutting-edge methods like neuroimaging and machine learning. This episode offers a comprehensive tour of the mind, diving deep into how our brains can be fundamentally altered through meditation. Dr. Laukkonen discusses how the brain makes predictions and how our sensory experiences, thoughts, and beliefs can transform these predictions.
He also explains the importance of deconstructing the self and the different stages of meditation that help achieve this. From focused attention to open monitoring, each stage simplifies the predictive process, making it more manageable. The conversation also touches on non-dual practices, which aim to dissolve the distinction between the observer and the observed. And if that wasn't enough, Dr. Laukkonen shares his thoughts on poetry's connection to neuroscience, adding another layer of depth to the discussion.
If you're curious about how meditation can help upgrade your brain and want to hear from someone who blends science with personal experience, this episode is a must-listen.