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Modern WisdomApr 2, 2022

#455 - Iain McGilchrist - The Wisdom Of Intuition

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The Master and His Emissary The Matter with Things Kant

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The Master and His Emissary

Iain McGilchrist

once you see that, you can begin to see what happens when things get out of balance, out of kilter.

The Matter with Things

Ian McGilchrist

the second book that i just published the matter with things is is as you know a rather long book 1400 pages

Kant

As Kant famously said, there are two great things that inspire awe in us. One is the starry heavens without us, and the other is the moral law within.

Guest: Iain McGilchrist

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Iain McGilchrist is a psychiatrist, author and a former Oxford literary scholar. Modern society praises rationality as the pinnacle destination we should all aim for. Tradition and intuition are seen as a silly, inaccurate, hokey approach for which we have more precise solutions now. Iain has identified that neuroscience, philosophy, theology and psychology don't always agree with this though. Expect to learn why the modern world is so obsessed with cognition, why deliberateness makes less sense the more experienced you are, what happens if someone loses one half of their brain, what horse racing experts and Isle of Man motorcyclists can teach us about intuition and much more...

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The Master and His Emissary

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The Matter with Things

Ian McGilchrist

The host mentions 'The Matter with Things' to highlight the extensive research and philosophical exploration undertak…

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Kant

The host references Kant to highlight the dual sources of awe that inspire human contemplation: the vastness of the u…

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The Master and His Emissary

Iain McGilchrist

Best for Individuals interested in psychology and technology's impact on societyOften cited around balance between hemispheres

“The discussion revolves around the left and right brain split and how it characterizes thought patterns and behavior, which is the subject of the speaker's first book.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: balance between hemispheres

For: Individuals interested in psychology and technology's impact on society

Key quote: “once you see that, you can begin to see what happens when things get out of balance, out of kilter.”

The host discusses the themes of Iain McGilchrist's book, particularly the imbalance between the brain's hemispheres and its implications for society. They emphasize how this imbalance can lead to a misunderstanding of good and bad in the context of modern technology and civilization.

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The Matter with Things

Ian McGilchrist

Best for Readers interested in philosophy, neuroscience, and the humanities.Often cited around Ian McGill-Christ's work

“The speaker mentions their second book, 'The Matter with Things', which is a rather long book of 1400 pages.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Ian McGill-Christ's work

For: Readers interested in philosophy, neuroscience, and the humanities.

Key quote: “the second book that i just published the matter with things is is as you know a rather long book 1400 pages”

The host mentions 'The Matter with Things' to highlight the extensive research and philosophical exploration undertaken by Ian McGill-Christ. This book serves as a culmination of his thoughts on the interconnectedness of various fields and the nature of existence.

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Kant

Best for Philosophy enthusiasts and those seeking deeper meaning in life.Often cited around moral obligations and existence

“Kant famously said, there are two great things that inspire awe in us. One is the starry heavens without us, and the other is the moral law within.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: moral obligations and existence

For: Philosophy enthusiasts and those seeking deeper meaning in life.

Key quote: “As Kant famously said, there are two great things that inspire awe in us. One is the starry heavens without us, and the other is the moral law within.”

The host references Kant to highlight the dual sources of awe that inspire human contemplation: the vastness of the universe and the moral law within. This mention serves to frame a discussion on the importance of moral values in contrast to contemporary societal priorities.

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The Master and His Emissary

Modern Wisdom · 32:03

once you see that, you can begin to see what happens when things get out of balance, out of kilter.

The Matter with Things

Modern Wisdom · 3:07

the second book that i just published the matter with things is is as you know a rather long book 1400 pages

Kant

Modern Wisdom · 57:28

As Kant famously said, there are two great things that inspire awe in us. One is the starry heavens without us, and the other is the moral law within.

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