Cliff Saron - Embracing Complexity
b'In this episode, Wendy speaks with neuroscientist and contemplative researcher Cliff Saron. Cliff is a pioneer in studying the effects of meditation on attention and emotion, and has been deeply embedded in the field of contemplative science since the earliest days. This conversation covers many topics, including:\\nhis winding path into contemplative research;\\ndrilling down and pulling back;\\nconducting research with Tibetan monks in India;\\nhow brain signals can predict behavior, and implications for free will;\\nthe importance of context in meditation research;\\neffects of intensive meditation on attention, markers of cellular aging, and purpose in life;\\ncommunity-engaged participatory research;\\ncommunicating the nuance and uncertainty inherent in science;\\nUbuntu, and living into our interdependence.\\nFull show notes and resources'