Andrew Newberg (neuroscientist on the brain and religion)

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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🗓️ 16 February 2023

⏱️ 102 minutes

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Dr. Andrew Newberg (The Varieties of Spiritual Experience) is a neuroscientist and author. Andrew joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the different levels of enlightenment, what happens to the brain when people connect with others, and how neuroscience does not prove or disprove any religious experiences. Andrew and Dax talk about what happens when people use psychedelic drugs, what the brain is doing when you are dreaming, and the benefits of meditation. Andrew explains the possible causes of dyslexia, how philosophy plays a role in studying the mind, and how different perspectives help society. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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0:00.0	Welcome welcome to armchair expert experts on expert. I'm Dan rather I'm joined by Mrs. Mr. Mouse.
0:06.7	Hi there. We're sitting side by side which is a little bit
0:09.7	bizarre. Wunky- Yeah, novel.
0:13.0	Today we have Dr. Andrew Newberg, who is a neuroscientist, a pioneer in the neurological study of religious and spiritual experiences,
0:22.0	a field known as neurotheology. I found this to be so
0:26.6	fascinating. He has an incredible book out right now called The Varieties of
0:31.9	Spiritual Experience. 21st century research and perspectives
0:36.1	He has many other books check them all out brain weaver the rabbis brain
0:41.5	Neuro theology how science can enlighten about spirituality
0:44.8	and the metaphysical mind.
0:46.1	So please enjoy Andrew Newburgh.
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0:59.4	Or you can listen for free wherever you get your podcasts. Dr Newburgh, can you hear me?
1:17.0	I can, how are you?
1:21.0	Lovely. Are you in your home? it appears you're in your home I am in my home yes in Philadelphia
1:26.7	Well, we've actually recently moved we are down in Florida along the west Palm Beach area
1:32.3	Oh, I still am working along the West Palm Beach area. Oh.
1:34.0	I still am working with Jefferson up in Philadelphia.
1:37.0	COVID allowed a lot of remote action.
1:40.0	Yes.
1:41.0	Nice.
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