Avainsana: neuroscience
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Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 42
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The post explores the nature of mystical experience from both philosophical and scientific perspectives, highlighting its significance in human life. Mystical experiences are described as profound states in which individuals feel a sense of unity with the universe, often accompanied by deep insight, sacredness, and transcendence. These experiences, while subjective and difficult to measure, have…
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Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 33
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The Eastern Band of Cherokee experienced remarkable transformations after opening a profitable casino, providing community members with a form of unconditional basic income. This financial security led to significant improvements in children’s mental health, behavior, and school performance, reinforcing the idea that poverty stems from lack of resources, not personal failings.
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Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – PART 8.
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The text discusses the “self illusion,” a concept explored by philosopher David Loy, suggesting that dissatisfaction in life arises from our belief in an incomplete inner self. This notion is addressed through perspectives from psychology, Buddhism, and neuroscience, revealing that this psychological reality perpetuates our unhappiness and reinforces a fixed self that causes chronic discontent.