Presented by Nicky Cacchione, this podcast explores the historical significance of Buddhism and its “predictions” about the brain and body.
Podcast Description:
Buddhism, a philosophy and religion that has been around for thousands of years, has, like many other philosophies, made claims regarding how life works and a human’s place in the world. In the past century, modern neuroscientific advancements have confirmed some of Buddhist thought, which was in direct contrast to more accepted Western philosophies in many cases, through scientific studies that have helped society better understand the brain. One primary example of this that will be discussed is the concept of self.