James Kingsland is a science and medical journalist with 25 years of experience working for publications such as New Scientist, Nature, and, most recently, The Guardian. On his own blog, Plastic Brain, he writes about neuroscience and Buddhist psychology. 

In this episode, Eric and James Kingsland discuss his book, Am I Dreaming: The Science of Altered States from Psychedelics to Virtual Reality and Beyond.

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In This Interview, James Kingsland and I Discuss the Neuroscience Behind Our Reality, and…
His book, Am I Dreaming: The Science of Altered States from Psychedelics to Virtual Reality and Beyond
What the best neuroscience tells us about how the brain works
That we don’t see the world directly, objectively as it is
Our experiential reality as a combination of what we expect to see and the feedback from what our senses are telling us is there
Prediction Error Coding
How the brain mainly pays attention when you surprise it
That the Buddha discovered that we see a conditioned view of the world
The types of things that go wrong in the brain
Viewing mental illness and addiction through the prediction functionality of the brain
How altered states can help when things go wrong in the brain
Expanded the flexibility of the brain
What happens in the brain during sleep and dreaming 
His experience with hypnosis
Active Inference

James Kingsland Links:

Plasticbrainblog.com

Twitter

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James Kingsland is a science and medical journalist with 25 years of experience working for publications such as New Scientist, Nature, and, most recently, The Guardian. On his own blog,&nbsp;<a href="https://plasticbrainblog.com/author/plasticjames/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plastic Brain</a>, he writes about neuroscience and Buddhist psychology.&nbsp;In this episode, Eric and James Kingsland discuss his book,&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3cGU4qF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Am I Dreaming: The Science of Altered States from Psychedelics to Virtual Reality and Beyond.</a>But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, James Kingsland and I Discuss the Neuroscience Behind Our Reality, and…<ul><li>His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3cGU4qF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Am I Dreaming: The Science of Altered States from Psychedelics to Virtual Reality and Beyond</a></li><li>What the best neuroscience tells us about how the brain works</li><li>That we don’t see the world directly, objectively as it is</li><li>Our experiential reality as a combination of what we expect to see and the feedback from what our senses are telling us is there</li><li>Prediction Error Coding</li><li>How the brain mainly pays attention when you surprise it</li><li>That the Buddha discovered that we see a conditioned view of the world</li><li>The types of things that go wrong in the brain</li><li>Viewing mental illness and addiction through the prediction functionality of the brain</li><li>How altered states can help when things go wrong in the brain</li><li>Expanded the flexibility of the brain</li><li>What happens in the brain during sleep and dreaming&nbsp;</li><li>His experience with hypnosis</li><li>Active Inference</li></ul>James Kingsland Links:<a href="https://plasticbrainblog.com/author/plasticjames/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plasticbrainblog.com</a><a href="https://twitter.com/jamesakingsland?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>BLUBlox&nbsp;offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life.&nbsp;Visit&nbsp;BluBlox.com and get&nbsp;free shipping worldwide and also 15% off with Promo Code:&nbsp;WOLFSkillshare&nbsp;is an online learning community that helps you get better on your creative journey. They have thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Get 2 FREE months of premium membership at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.skillshare.com/feed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.skillshare.com/feed</a>If you enjoyed this conversation with James Kingsland on the Neuroscience Behind Our Reality, you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/daniellevitin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daniel Levitin</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/casey-schwartz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casey Schwartz</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/rick-hanson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Rick Hanson</a>

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

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James Kingsland on the Neuroscience of Behind Our Reality

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