Exploring the Complex Power of Physical Intelligence with Dr. Scott Grafton

Published: Nov. 11, 2020, 7 p.m.

Do you move your body to improve your mind?\n\nWe are all aware the mind and body connection and how one affects the other, but this connection goes well beyond common clich\xe9. Movement actually affords us a host of physical and neurological benefits that can help us make better decisions, keep physically fit and stay psychologically sound.\n\nToday's special guest on the podcast is neuroscientist, neurologist, and esteemed author, Dr. Scott Grafton. He joins us from sunny California.\n\nIn this insightful episode, Scott and I explore:\n\n \u2022What is Physical Intelligence?\n \u2022Why the mind and body connection is not merely a metaphor\n \u2022The wonders of the human body and how wonderfully designed we are\n \u2022How our brain benefits from movement\n \u2022Cool stuff about advancements in the engineering fields with regard to movement\n \u2022The concept of 'optic flow' and the profound difference between physical engagement in complex environments versus exercise\n \u2022The importance of body identity\n \u2022The impact of fatigue and perseverance on mood and choice.\n\nScott is a distinguished professor at the University of California at Santa Barbara and is director of UC Santa Barbara's Brain Imaging Center. He uses his personal experience, camping and hiking around California's High Sierra region to write the highly illuminating book, "Physical Intelligence: The Science Of Thinking Without Thinking."\n\nIf you enjoyed and learned something from this episode of the Potential Psychology Podcast, please give us a rating and leave a review at https://reviewthispodcast.com/Potential. We appreciate your support!\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message