Book · 2018
Summary and Analysis: Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson's Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body
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Summary and Analysis: Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson's Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body by Brief Books is an examination of the scientific research behind meditation and its long-term effects on human neurology. The underlying book by Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson was highly recommended by Andrew Huberman on multiple episodes of his Huberman Lab podcast. Huberman brought up the book while discussing neuroscience, default mode networks, and the biological mechanisms of meditation, telling his audience that it is an excellent read for anyone curious about how mental practices alter the brain. He specifically praised Goleman and Davidson for their extensive writings, TED talks, and terrific body of work in the field. Huberman used insights from the book to help listeners distinguish between temporary state changes and permanent trait changes resulting from contemplative practices, noting that the text contains valuable research data relevant to improving focus and cognitive control. Through these detailed recommendations, the podcast helped highlight the scientific credibility and practical applications of mindfulness research for a broad audience interested in neuroscience and self-improvement.
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Andrew Huberman The book is "Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body." This is a… 2
“The book is "Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body." This is a book by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson who've done terrific work and many writings and many TED Talks, et cetera, about meditation.”
“What am I about to read you is from an excellent book that I recommend, if any of you are interested in neuroscience and things like meditation and default mode networks and things of that sort, the book is called, "Altered Traits." Science reveals how meditation changes your mind, brain and body and no, I'm not going to try and”
