Andrew Newberg Returns (on Sex, God, and the Brain)
2024/8/29
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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Andrew Newberg
Andrew Newberg: 本书探讨了神经科学、宗教和性体验之间的关系，作者从自身求学经历出发，结合哲学思考，探索了意识的本质以及宗教和性体验的神经机制。作者认为，宗教和性体验都利用了相同的生物机制，即自主神经系统，以及多巴胺、血清素和GABA等神经递质。这两种体验都具有强度、清晰度、统一性、连接性和顺从性等共同特征。作者还探讨了宗教和性体验的进化起源，认为人类仪式可能起源于动物的交配仪式，并认为宗教既具有促进社会凝聚力的自然选择作用，也具有增强吸引力的性选择作用。作者还研究了冥想练习对大脑的影响，以及宗教和性体验的积极和消极方面。
Dax Shepard: 作为访谈节目的主持人，Dax Shepard主要从个人的角度出发，对Andrew Newberg的观点进行提问和讨论，并分享了自己的看法和经历。他与Andrew Newberg就大脑的运作机制、宗教和性体验的神经机制、以及宗教和性体验的积极和消极方面进行了深入的探讨。
Monica Padman: 作为访谈节目的主持人，Monica Padman也参与了讨论，并分享了自己的个人经历和观点。她与Andrew Newberg和Dax Shepard就大脑的运作机制、宗教和性体验的神经机制、以及宗教和性体验的积极和消极方面进行了深入的探讨。
Deep Dive
Dr. Andrew Newberg's journey into neurotheology began with a childhood curiosity about differing beliefs. His scientific background combined with philosophical inquiry led him to explore the intersection of science and spirituality, seeking to understand the biological basis of mystical experiences.
- Dr. Newberg's initial goal was to understand why people hold different beliefs.
- He pursued chemistry and philosophy to explore the nature of reality and consciousness.
- Mystical experiences, where individuals claim to transcend their consciousness, intrigued him as a potential way to bridge the gap between science and spirituality.
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