E165 - Dr. Iain McGilchrist: Rediscovering Wisdom, Awe, and Balance in a Left-Brain World

World-renowned psychiatrist and author Dr. Iain McGilchrist explores the profound truth about the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and why understanding their relationship can change the way you see yourself, others, and the world. We go far beyond the popular myths of “creative right brain” vs “logical left brain.” Dr. McGilchrist reveals how the two hemispheres actually work together to shape perception, meaning, and even our experience of the sacred. This is a conversation about imagination, intuition, and truth... and about what we lose when the left hemisphere dominates our culture. From education and consciousness to the future of humanity, Dr. McGilchrist shows how rebalancing our relationship to the brain can awaken a deeper, more fulfilling way of living. https://fractalforest.co/knowthyself to get your free Shilajit Today https://livemomentous.com and use code KNOWTHYSELF for up to 35% off the best creatine in the game Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 0:00 Intro 2:02 The Brain is Split in Two... Here's Why it Matters 15:57 Right Hemisphere: Wisdom & Intuition 24:00 The Problem with Reductionism 31:02 How Truth is Found in Paradox 38:24 The World the Left vs Right Hemisphere Creates 49:20 Ad: Fractal Forest 50:51 By Grasping for Life, You're Missing Your Life 55:52 Your Relationship to Life Shapes Your Life 1:06:20 Attention is Your Most Valuable Resource 1:15:52 Ad: Momentous Creatine 1:17:00 Defining & Experiencing the Sacred 1:27:38 How Our Education System Should be Structured 1:38:57 The Power of Imagination & Intuition 1:57:13 Accessing Higher Information Through Consciousness 2:07:30 Difference of Information, Knowledge, & Understanding 2:19:56 What it Means to Know Thyself 2:26:22 Expanding the Self, Love & Oneness 2:36:56 Suffering & Meaning of Life 2:42:46 His Message for Humanity 2:48:06 Conclusion ___________ Episode Resources: https://channelmcgilchrist.com/home/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com