FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
#97: Predictive Processing & Ultimate Wellbeing - Shamil Chandaria, PhD
#97: Predictive Processing & Ultimate Wellbeing - Shamil Chandaria, PhD
#97: Predictive Processing & Ultimate Wellbeing - Shamil Chandaria, PhD
Tuesday 17th December 2024
Dr. Shamil Chandaria discusses the Bayesian brain theory, free energy principle, and how meditation can transform our understanding of consciousness.
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- The brain constructs reality by predicting and updating perceptions.
- Meditation helps break habitual thought patterns.
- Understanding the Bayesian brain theory and free energy principle.
- How neuroscience and AI intersect with human experience.
- The potential for spiritual awakening through meditation.
What I'm really interested in is spiritual awakening. So that's really at the heart of thinking about human flourishing for me
In this fascinating episode of The FitMind Podcast, host Josh steps in for Liam McClintock to chat with Dr. Shamil Chandaria, a brilliant mind in the fields of consciousness, neuroscience, and AI. Dr. Chandaria, who boasts over 37 years of meditation experience and an impressive academic background, delves into the intricate workings of the brain through the lens of the Bayesian brain theory and the free energy principle.
He explains how our brains predict and update perceptions to reduce uncertainty and surprise, essentially constructing our reality. This episode offers a deep dive into how meditation can help us break habitual thought patterns, leading to a profound understanding of consciousness and well-being. Dr. Chandaria's insights bridge the gap between contemplative practices and cutting-edge neuroscience, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the science of the mind and the potential for human flourishing.
Tune in to explore how these concepts can transform your understanding of reality and enhance your mental fitness.