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Becoming conscious: the science of mindfulness
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Short Title: Becoming conscious
Format: Journal Article
Publication Year: n.d.
Pages: 87-104
Sources ID: 23223
Visibility: Private
Abstract: (Show)
Many of us go through our daily lives on autopilot, not fully aware of our conscious experiences. In a discussion moderated by Steve Paulson, executive producer and host of To the Best of Our Knowledge, neuroscientists Richard Davidson and Amishi Jha and clinical mindfulness expert Jon Kabat-Zinn explore the role of consciousness in mental and physical health, how we can train our minds to be more flexible and adaptable, and cutting-edge neuroscience findings about the transformation of consciousness through mindfulness and contemplative practice. The following is an edited transcript of the discussion that occurred February 6, 2013, 7:00-8:15 PM, at the New York Academy of Sciences in New York City.