Understanding the Science of the Mind with Paul Bloom

The One You Feed

Eric Zimmer

Education, Self-improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Buddhism, Mental Health

4.6 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 18 June 2024

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Paul Bloom, delves into the importance of understanding the science of the mind. He explains the psychological benefits of balancing pleasure and values and also the impact of upbringing versus genetics on behavior. Paul's work captures the intricate nature of human motivation and the multifaceted aspects of what it means to be a good person.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Gain a deeper understanding of motivational pluralism in psychology and its impact on behavior
Discover the significant role genetics play in shaping personality traits and behavior
Uncover the psychological benefits of finding a balance between pleasure and core values
Explore the impact of upbringing versus genetics on behavior and decision-making
Learn effective strategies for managing depression and anxiety to improve mental well-being

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0:00.0	The idea that someone's going to solve your problems for you is a way of thinking that would be acceptable for a child,
0:06.0	but it's not a mature way of thinking and it's never going to happen. Welcome to the one you feed. Throughout time great thinkers have
0:23.4	quotes like garbage in, garbage out, or you are what you think,
0:27.8	ring true.
0:29.0	And yet, for many of us, our thoughts don't strengthen
0:31.9	or empower us. We tend toward negativity, self-pity, jealousy, or fear. We see
0:38.3	what we don't have instead of what we do. We think things that hold us back and dampen our spirit. But it's not just about thinking,
0:46.4	our actions matter. It takes conscious, consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living. This podcast is about how other people keep
0:54.8	themselves moving in the right direction, how they feed their good wolf. This is the story of how a group of people brought music back to Afghanistan by creating their own version of American Idol.
1:22.0	The joy they brought to the nation. You're free completely. No
1:26.7	one is there to destroy you. The danger they endured. They said my head should be cut off.
1:33.0	I'm John Legend.
1:35.0	Listen to Afghan Star on the I Heart Radio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast.
1:41.0	Thanks for joining us.
1:44.3	Our guest on this episode is Paul Bloom, the Brooks and Suzanne Reagan professor of psychology
1:49.4	and cognitive science at Yale University.
1:52.4	Paul's research explores how children and adults understand the physical and social world
1:57.7	with special focus on morality, religion, fiction, and art.
2:02.0	Today Paul and Eric discuss his newest book, Psych, The Story of the Human
2:06.7	Mind.
2:07.7	Hi Paul, welcome to the show.
2:08.7	Hi Eric, thanks for having me on. Looking forward to this.
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