Understanding the Brain, Society, and the Meaning of Life | Iain McGilchrist

Listening to Iain McGilchrist is such a tonic!

It's a wonderful interview . Iain is like a jail warden who , with heavy keys in hand, comes to free you from the oppressive certitude of the left hemisphere. His words have the effect of a Buddhist Kohan which aims at shattering our conceptual framework so that we may see things afresh, if only for a moment. Is beauty not that which frees us, precisely because it escapes the grasp of the left hemisphere , and allows us to behold, for a short time, the dazzle of sunlit autumn leaves in a gentle breeze as they tumble earthwards, there to continue the endless cycle of death and rebirth. I guess he just blows me away....

“Information is not understanding.” Brilliant! That’s the difference between wisdom or critical thinking and data acquisition, fact awareness.

Having listened to many of Dr. McGilchrist’s lectures and discussions, this interview really stands out to me. Asking different types of questions gave us the opportunity to hear new insights and ideas. Thank you.

Since I follow geopolitical events carefully, daily, and am also a visual artist, the picture I get is of a world map. What I see is the western hemisphere aligning with the left hemisphere of the brain, while the right hemisphere is in alignment with the more ancient cultures of the east. I've listened to many of Iain's talks and read some of his work, but this is the first time I've clearly envisioned it graphically/ geopolitically. It's quite amazing, actually. Thank you.

As always John Anderson’s conversations and videos are extremely insightful. Thank you to both John and Ian McGilchrist for a very interesting, thoughtful and inspiring conversation.

With open hearts and open minds we can surely flourish.

His theory explains the insanity all around us.

This guest has put words to a sense my right brain (and, it seems, that of so many others) has had for years now of constriction and decay. His summary at the end was beautiful and inspiring.

Thank you, for this Amazing interview such important knowledge, explained .. addressing the deep cause of challenges so enlightening 🌸

sometimes ppl redouble their efforts bc they can't think of what else to do, like me watching youtube vlogs and writing comments to self-soothe until i feel like being more active?

This deserves more views, Iain is a treasure.

Another Great One John, this is your niche.

Thank you John and Iain. John, I really appreciated you pressing the point about the governmental / media response to the COVID measures were not tempered as the bigger picture became clearer. Well done John.

Dear Sir, can you please credit your lovely title music? It becomes a veritable ear-worm whenever I listen and I’d love to find it in its entirety. Thank you 🙏🏽❤️

The line between good and evil runs between every BRAIN

Listening to your conversation helps keeps me sane! Thank you.

love ian mcgilchrist

Perfect conversation to share far and wide as seeds which may find fertile grounds to flower deserts of desolation!❤

Brilliant interview. I loved the explanation of left and right hemisphere. I always thought the previous left/right stuff was overly complex. And linking to our moods based on left right and how they coordinate together seems to make sense to me. I have spent time wondering if my left brain communicates with the right side. I think when I get into that stubborn state of knowing that I am right that is left. And the knowing that I am not always right is the right side. And that they are not so separate that I know when I am in one or tuther.