Understand and Rewire Your Self at the Deepest Level - Bruce Hood

In this captivating episode of Seekers Mindtalks, we dive deep into the mind-bending concept of the "self" with the brilliant Bruce Hood, a renowned psychologist and author of The Self Illusion and SuperSense. Bruce challenges the very core of our identity, revealing how the sense of self we hold on to is, in fact, an illusion created by a multitude of unconscious processes. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:45 – Do your Self Exist? 00:05:25 – Shifting to the Mentality Of No Self 00:10:05 – Am I the Voice in My Head or Am I the person Listening? 00:14:20 – How to Build a deeply Happy Self? 00:17:40 – Concentration, Awareness and Happiness 00:26:45 –Are you 50% a Zombie? 00:32:15 – Roots of you Beliefs 00:38:40 – Is Science a Rational Belief system? 00:43:05 – Why do we have beliefs? 00:47:15 – Does ChatGpt and Human Brain work in same manner? 00:54:00 – What keeps you up at night? Throughout the episode, we explore why humans are hardwired to believe in certain things, how our beliefs shape our reality, and why understanding this illusion of self can lead to profound personal transformation. Bruce explains how our everyday actions and thoughts are guided by external factors, often beyond our control, and how this realization can free us from unnecessary guilt, while also raising important questions about responsibility and societal norms. We also touch on the critical need to build better belief systems in a world where our minds often deceive us. By recognizing the illusion, we can take steps toward cultivating more meaningful beliefs that align with the truth of our experience, ultimately leading to a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Connect with Bruce Hood: Website: https://brucehood.com/ This episode will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about yourself and the beliefs you hold. Don’t miss it! Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekers_mindtalks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seekersmindtalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2utgJk5Ldlwft7JMXxrmPb Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seekers-mindtalks-a-space-for-freethinkers/id1737296639