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#64 - When Rationality, Science & Logic Can't Help = How Does a Neuroscientist Pray?

#64 - When Rationality, Science & Logic Can't Help = How Does a Neuroscientist Pray?

Released Wednesday, 13th September 2023
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#64 - When Rationality, Science & Logic Can't Help = How Does a Neuroscientist Pray?

#64 - When Rationality, Science & Logic Can't Help = How Does a Neuroscientist Pray?

#64 - When Rationality, Science & Logic Can't Help = How Does a Neuroscientist Pray?

#64 - When Rationality, Science & Logic Can't Help = How Does a Neuroscientist Pray?

Wednesday, 13th September 2023
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Do scientists believe in the power of prayer? Is it a sign of weakness or strength?  

Mike Stroh and David Zarnett analyze Andrew Huberman and Lex Fridman's talk about how prayer improves well-being, resilience, and connection to a higher power.

00:00 - Introduction: Can Atheists and Agnostics Pray? 

03:40 - Discussing Huberman's Take on Prayer and Faith 

04:08 - Personal Spiritual Practices & the Decline of Religious Practice in Western Culture

06:30 - Andrew Huberman's Morning Meditation 

08:20 - Introducing the Concept of Prayer 

10:10 - The Impact of Morning Routines on Daily Life 

13:51 - Acknowledging a Higher Power 

15:12 - Understanding the Notion of God Working Through Us 

16:40 - The Role of Religion in Self-Improvement 

17:09 - Discussing the Concept of Character Defects 

17:58 - Difference between prayer and meditation 

19:06 - Discussing the Concept of Character Defects in AA 

20:01 - The Importance of Acknowledging and Addressing Character Defects 

22:45 - Discussing the Potential Ego Issues in Academia. 

27:11 - Believing in Something Bigger than Ourselves & Giving Up Control 

31:00 discovering truth, science or religion? 

35:00 Humility and acknowledging we can't control everything 

37:30 - Asking for help and guidance through prayer

 

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