Google Personal Growth Series: Mindsight: The New Science of

Google Tech Talks
April 22, 2009

ABSTRACT

This interactive talk will examine two major questions: What is the mind? and How can we create a healthy mind? We'll examine the interactions among the mind, the brain, and human relationships and explore ways to create a healthy mind, an integrated brain, and mindful, empathic relationships. Here is one surprising finding: the vast majority (about 95%) of mental health practitioners around the globe, and even many scientists and philosophers focusing on the mind, do not have a definition of what the mind is! In this talk, well offer a working definition of the mind and practical implications for how to perceive and strengthen the mind itself—a learnable skill called mindsight. Then well build on this perspective to explore ways that the mind, the brain, and our relationships are influenced by digital information flow and also how they can be moved toward healthy functioning.

Presented by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• google
• tech
• talks
• mindsight
• brain
• science

[DonnaMerrillTribe]

Thank you Google and Dr. Siegel. This was the BEST on the internet that I found on personal relationships. I practice several modalities of brain growth. I'm currently in a DBT group for that reason. To stop, and use the "wise mind" to improve myself. This lecture has heightened my awareness. I am an intuitive and use that part of my brain every day. It's given me more empathy in my life. So here I can see the patter. Thank you so much for helping me understand mySelf.

Donna

[rizlas2]

one person only accumulates so much knowledge in his lifetime,then he dies and the process starts over...thats why we are progressing so slowly as a human race...we need to make videos like this one and invent a computer that will be able to absorb all that information from a medium like youtube, analize it and catagorize it...

[veterangamersmod]

absolutely wonderful

[stepperstear]

This is the true benefit of the internet. I'm so glad Google supported these tech talks and made this available. This is what will bring humans to the next level, this stuff. I salute you all!

[newguy786]

Loved the Book, resonates with the experiences of my days.

Reflection, awareness, integration...WOW.

SO plainly and well described:)

[springstern]

I'm so glad I've found this video. It will definitely help my understanding of the world. Thanks for google techtalk for sharing it with us;

[mofomoffin]

I loved his book! :)

[pitero3333]

amazing !!

[puntingpugs]

First, urn off the TV. Second, clear your mind of all expectations. Third, trust your instincts. Fourth, take action. Please read Lemonade Lives for an inspirational perspective on taking control of your life.

[rozaal786]

Thank you for sharing this ....a good and healthy one hour session

[mintun122]

Thank you so much, it's hard to find something awesome like this