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Does an autistic brain process uncertainty differently? Is the neurotypical blind confidence with uncertainty the real mystery? Is the debate about "disorder" vs "superpower" getting too polarized? We haven't found out, but we gave it a good try. For more about Sander's research, and to participate: https://www.nederlandsautismeregister.nl/ More episodes and blog on 20angles.com

Ik heb het met Magali De Reu over vervelende mensen, namelijk mensen met autisme en ADHD. Ons divergent brein leidt ons in diepe gesprekken van een concrete definitie van autisme naar trauma en zelfs psychedelica! Meer: 20angles.com en magalidereu.be

We hebben het over lightweight topics zoals: - zijn we afgestemd op deze hypermoderne wereld? - waren autisten goeie oermensen geweest? - waarom is er geen selectiedruk geweest op autisme? - wat doet kinderen naar de crèche sturen met onze hechting? - heeft filosofie, en deze podcast, uberhaupt zin? - burnout, depressie en of ongelukkig zijn evolutionair zijn waarde kende? - kan evolutie ons helpen relativeren? - is religie een evolutionair interessante bias geweest? Ahja, en ook over tijdreizen, vraag me niet waarom..

Live podcast episode where we talked about psychedelics, and it's promising ability to improve our health (to combat depression, be more connected to nature and even to balance our immune system). Dr. Sam Gandy has done some fascinating research on how psychedelics can improve our connection to nature, and our mental wellbeing. For more about Sam: https://twitter.com/SamwiseGandy The 20 angles podcast explores the question "who or what are we?" from 20 different perspectives, motivating people to think on things themselves. If you like it, please consider supporting the podcast: https://20angles.com/donate/

Had yet another fascinating conversation about life's most difficult questions with Nathalie Nahai. She was so kind to throw some of these horrible existential questions back to me (shame on her), but that resulted in a fluent and divergent talk. If you want to find out if you are running around life (and the virtual world) like a zombie, or if you are tech companies' b*ch, this one is for you. We also talked about happiness, whatever that is, and little things you can do to condition your mind for the better. Sadly we did not find any conclusive answer about the meaning of life, although I am still satisfied with "42". Nathalie is an expert when it comes to the psychology on the interwebs, and she has written an excellent book about it (which she even gifted to me, how nice). She also is the host of "The Hive Podcast" which investigates our relationship with technology (and has a way better website than mine). Webs of Influence book: https://www.nathalienahai.com/books/ The Hive Podcast: https://www.nathalienahai.com/the-hive-podcast/

Second part of the interview where we investigate how the awareness of death influences our erratic behavior and can make us both better or worse human beings.. Prof. Sheldon Solomon is a social psychologist at Skidmore College, and his research is exactly on this topic. In the podcast, I investigate the question"who or what are we?" with 20 different people, encouraging you to think on things yourself. For more: 20angles.com

Prof. Sheldon Solomon is a social psychologist at Skidmore College. His research focuses on our awareness of our own death, and how (the denial of) it makes us cling to cultural abstractions, guide or behaviour or vote for testosterone infused primates (you know whom I'm referring to). In the podcast, I investigate the question "who or what are we?" with 20 different people, encouraging you to think on things yourself. For more: 20angles.com

A not-so lightweight conversation with psychiatrist and eloquent author Dirk De Wachter about: - a life worth living - our lack of acceptance of death - making others happy instead of ourself - how we survive by destroying the other - accepting life's sh*t sometimes - overdiagnosing - the rushing in our times Favourite quotes: "You have a brain, use it!" "Hell is lacking others" "Everybody a diagnosis" "That's really psychiatric talk" Dirk agreed on doing this interview because this way he can reach more people. He wants you to take what he said and think about it yourself, or as he would say: "you have a brain, use it!". That happens to be the same goal as the podcast. So please help us, share this, and encourage people to question! (Fyi if you have the financial means, you can support me in my many hours of work that have gone into making this episode with a donation on 20angles.com) To stay up do date: subscribe to the newsletter on 20angles.com

A not-so lightweight conversation with psychiatrist and eloquent author Dirk De Wachter about: - a life worth living - our lack of acceptance of death - making others happy instead of ourself - how we survive by destroying the other - accepting life's sh*t sometimes - overdiagnosing - the rushing in our times Favourite quotes: "You have a brain, use it!" "Hell is lacking others" "Everybody a diagnosis" "That's really psychiatric talk" Dirk agreed on doing this interview because this way he can reach more people. He wants you to take what he said and think about it yourself, or as he would say: "you have a brain, use it!". That happens to be the same goal as the podcast. So please help us, share this, and encourage people to question! (Fyi if you have the financial means, you can support me in my many hours of work that have gone into making this episode with a donation on 20angles.com) To stay up do date: subscribe to the newsletter on 20angles.com

I speak with Prof. Steven Laureys about neuroscience, meditation, our sense of “self”, artificial intelligence and many more. Steven Laureys is a neurologist, both a clinician and an academic researcher. His research focuses on altered states of consciousness. He is also the author of the (Dutch) book “Het no-nonsense meditatie boek”. Remember, you get this for free, so please share as a thank you, and for more info, go to 20angles.com

(This podcast episode exceptionally is in Dutch) Zijn we onze gedachten? Werpt overmatig denken - of piekeren - zijn vruchten af? Valt ongemak altijd te vermijden? Wat als we het uitnodigen? Een bijzonder praktisch gesprek met Prof. Filip Raes, waarin we vanuit psychologisch perspectief kijken naar de vraag “wie zijn we, waarom zijn we?”. Het heeft mij best wat bijgebracht over de soms stormachtige condities in mijn hoofd, en ik hoop voor u hetzelfde. Filip geeft les aan de KU Leuven omtrent klinische psychologie. Daarnaast is hij ook cognitieve gedragstherapeut. Andere van zijn brede interesses zijn kunst en genealogie. Meer info: www.20angles.com

[Episode in Dutch] Ik bekijk met Dirk Van Duppen vanuit verschillende perspectieven de vraag “zijn we inherent goed, of slecht?”. Dit gesprek is gestructureerd op basis van zijn boek “De Supersamenwerker”, en een echte aanrader mocht u deze thematiek interessant vinden. Dirk is arts en vecht al heel zijn leven voor betaalbare geneesmiddelen. Hij schreef ondermeer het boek “De Cholesterol-oorlog, waarom geneesmiddelen zo duur zijn”. In elke aflevering van de podcast stel ik de vraag “wie of wat zijn we?” aan een expert met een verschillend perspectief. Meer info op www.20angles.com.

Adventurer Jelle Veyt on getting caught in an avalanche on Everest, lessons learned from living on the streets for two years, and how death can be a big motivator. Jelle is a professional adventurer. He is now on a quest to cycle/row to the highest mountains on every continent and climb them. This was a very personal interview, and it some of the most practical insights in a short amount of time I have ever encountered on: - being grateful for food and shelter - being ready to die, but loving to live - why you make yourself unhappy - how to stop living like a zombie - why it’s good to cry like a baby - how everything is temporary, including feeling bad - how and when to finally start living your dream - most importantly: don’t hold your farts, let them go!

In this episode, Steven examines the central question “who or what are we?” with Radu Surdeanu. Together with Radu, both a physicist and a Zen practitioner, we talk about the two things science still has no clue about what’s going on: quantum physics and consciousness. To give you even a bigger headache, we also talk about Artificial Intelligence. Things referred to in this episode: Richard Feynman’s “ode to a flower”: http://bit.ly/2LSpbDJ Humble Before the Void - Chris Impey: https://amzn.to/2IJkf2n Happiness - Matthieu Ricard: http://bit.ly/2p0azcA Enjoy. P.S. Found something valuable? Please share this episode with 2 friends who might feel the same way. To keep up with the latest episodes, subscribe to the newsletter on 20angles.com, or subscribe in your favourite podcasting app.

In this episode, Steven examines the central question “who or what we are?” with Prof. Lieven Annemans. Lieven teaches at Ghent University, and has written several books on health economics. The last few years his research has shifted more into the direction of happiness. What is happiness, and is the pursuit of it a futile quest? What can we really do about it? Things referred to in this episode: Book “Altruism” by Matthieu Ricard: https://amzn.to/2VlkfdH Enjoy. P.S. Found something valuable? Please share this episode with 2 friends who might feel the same way. To keep up with the latest episodes, subscribe to the newsletter on 20angles.com, or subscribe in your favourite podcasting app.