Episode 04: Why I’m Not a Buddhist
In 2022, Buddhism is perceived as 'spirituality for the rational', fully compatible with cutting‑edge science.
But this view is actually a mistake that does both Buddhism and science a disservice, says Dr Evan Thompson.
Episode 03: Self-Transcendence
What’s the science behind self-transcendence?
We ask Dr Yuria Celidwen - an expert in Indigenous contemplative science - how self-transcendence works, and how it can help us today.
Episode 02: The Meaning Crisis (and what to do about it)
We’re living in the midst of the meaning crisis.
Enter Dr John Vervaeke. The world’s leading expert in diagnosing the spiritual, practical and cognitive causes of increasing isolation and disillusionment.
Episode 01: What is the bottleneck to well-being?
Your life is as good as the lens you see it through.
Disillusioned with her ‘dream’ job, Julianna Raye took a punt on meditation. It changed her life.

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