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Neuroscience of Meditation, Self-Transcendence, and Psychedelics - David Vago, PhD
What actually happens to the brain during meditation, ego dissolution, and self-transcendence? In this episode of Lucid Interval, Andrew Heacock sits down with cognitive neuroscientist Dr. David Vago to explore the neurobiology of identity, altered states of consciousness, and the science behind contemplative practices and psychedelics.
Dr. David Vago is a research lead and clinical neuroscientist specializing in the mechanisms of mindfulness, self-awareness, and mental well-being. Together, we break down how the default mode network (DMN) shapes our sense of "self," what brain scans reveal…
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