On Transcending Tribalism: Dharma Talk (Episode 132)
Josh & Terry Summers
English - June 28, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsAlternative Health Health & Fitness Religion & Spirituality Buddhism Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
"The political problems that impede the evolution of international governance are rooted in human psychology - mainly in what is sometimes called "the psychology of tribalism." This psychology consists largely of cognitive biases, notably including confirmation bias and attribution error." - Robert Wright
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In responding to a student’s question about the relationship between meditation practice and the mitigation of larger social illnesses, I reflect on how practice supports a transcending of cognitive biases that, themselves, fuel conflict and social strife. Listen to Episode 132 here or in your favorite podcast app.
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