Title: Dr. Iain McGilchrist: The Matter with Things | Exploring Reality, Consciousness, and the Brain
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About the Book:
"The Matter with Things" explores the intricate relationship between the left and right hemispheres of the …
Title: Dr. Iain McGilchrist: The Matter with Things | Exploring Reality, Consciousness, and the Brain
Description:
About the Book:
"The Matter with Things" explores the intricate relationship between the left and right hemispheres of the brain and how they shape our perception of the world. Building on his groundbreaking work in "The Master and His Emissary," Dr. McGilchrist delves deeper into how these two hemispheres influence our understanding of reality, epistemology, and ontology.
In this insightful video, we will take a look at an excerpt from an interview between Dr Iain Mcgilchrist and Mark Tyrell of Uncommon Knowledge where Dr. McGilchrist examines the ways in which our modern world might be viewed through the lens of autism. He explores the interplay between the brain's hemispheres, particularly focusing on how the dominance of left-hemisphere thinking can shape our societal structures, behaviors, and perceptions.
We then examine this 'societal autism' from the perspective of psychoanalysis, in particular the Object Relations school of Melanie Kein and the approach of Jacques Lacan and the Lacanians. From this, we will explore the concept of society as being or certainly becoming a more 'schizoid society', what are the dangers of this and what can we do about it.
Key Themes:
Hemispheric Asymmetry: Discover how the left and right hemispheres contribute to different ways of thinking and perceiving.
Epistemology and Ontology: Explore the nature of knowledge and being through the lens of brain function.
Integration of Science and Humanities: Learn about the need for a balanced approach that synthesizes scientific and humanistic knowledge.
Philosophical and Spiritual Dimensions: Understand the role of consciousness, meaning, and value in a fuller understanding of reality.
Critique of Modernity: Reflect on how left-hemisphere dominance in modern society affects our environment, social structures, and sense of meaning.
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