The Scientist Monk: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar : 1523
Summary
Dave Asprey interviews Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar live at the Art of Living Center, discussing breathwork, spirituality, and biohacking. They explore the intersection of science and consciousness, emphasizing curiosity over cynicism and the power of group energy. Gurudev shares insights on managing emotions, achieving inner peace, and transcending duality through meditation and breathwork practices.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Art of Living
Maintaining childlike curiosity and innocence
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Past lives, skepticism vs. cynicism, and science
Reality as a movie and the nature of perception
Non-dual consciousness and the inner voice
Breathwork for modern stress and biohacking origins
Tailoring teachings for different generations and time
Traditional robes, authenticity, and gut feelings
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The location of gut feeling and societal violence
Trauma, peace education, and building community
Group energy and the power of collective breathwork
Dating advice, apps, and observing life as a novel
Elon Musk, Mars, and the brain as a natural computer
Scientific studies on breathwork and dogmatism
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Curiosity, awe, sorrow, and centeredness
Boredom, duality, lifetimes, and closing remarks
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