Human Current

In this episode, Angie interview's complexity scientist, professor, and founding president of the New England Complex Systems Institute (NECSI), Yaneer Bar-Yam. Professor Bar-Yam shares the details of new research out of NECSI entitled, Preliminary Steps Toward a Universal Economic Dynamics for Monetary and Fiscal Policy. His research, which was conducted with Jean Langlois-Meurinne, Mari Kawakatsu, and Rodolfo Garcia, calls for wealth redistribution, not tax cuts, to improve the US economy. 

In this episode, Haley interviews Dr. Carlos Gershenson who is a research professor, Editor-in-Chief of Complexity Digest, and a Co-Chair member of the Conference on Complex Systems. Dr. Gershenson discusses this year's conference and how it is relevant to events happening in the world today. He also shares details about next year's Conference on Complex Systems. 

In this episode, Angie interviews best-selling author, psychologist, and human potential expert Dr. Rick Hanson, who explains how understanding evolutionary neuropsychology and using daily meditative practice can help us feel safe, satisfied and connected. Dr. Hanson says we are more resilient and happier when we are in the “green zone” with a responsive mindset because this expansive thinking mode allows us to combat our negativity bias and take in the good in our lives.

In this episode, Angie interviews psychologist and New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Rick Hanson. Dr. Hanson eloquently describes how the human brain has evolved as a complex system and he shares why it is so important “to really appreciate the implications of having a stone age brain in the 21st century”. This is part one of his interview. Stay tuned for part two of Angie’s interview with Dr. Hanson!

In this episode preview, we share a clip from our interview with psychologist and author, Dr. Rick Hanson. We asked Dr. Hanson how he became interested in complex systems. For more information visit rickhanson.net and stay tuned for his full length, two-part interview with the HumanCurrent.

In this episode, Haley talks with neurologist and author, Dr. Robert Burton about the most complexly organized form of matter in the known universe, the human brain. More specifically, Dr. Burton talks about the mind-brain paradox and explains some key distinctions between conscious and unconscious thought. We also talk about his books, A Skeptic’s Guide to the Mind and On Being Certain: Believing You’re Right Even When You’re Not.

Dr. Sheldrake is an English author and researcher in the field of parapsychology. He talks with Haley about discovering, after years of in the field research, that paranormal activity is actually a very normal occurrence because many people claim to experience it throughout their lives. He also shares that he will be releasing a new book this year in the UK about science and spirituality.  

Angie and Haley talk with one of their past guests, Laurie Marshall about how noetic science is changing the world. Laurie also shares news about her recently published book called The Flood of Kindness. Angie and Haley also share their interview with Andrea Dennis, from Greenheart International, and Jon Darrall-Rew, from the Global Purpose Movement, about The Purpose Summit and how their work is connected to human consciousness.

In this episode of the HumanCurrent, Angie and Haley talk about their experience at IONS (The Institute of Noetic Sciences) 17th International Conference The Science of What Connects Us. They also share their interview with Dr. Cassandra Vieten, the President of IONS, who explains some of the mind-expanding projects happening at IONS in the intersection of technology, innovation, and consciousness.

059 - A Closer Look at the Female Brain

058 - Unlearn Toxic Habits & Retrain Your Brain

057 - A Curious Conversation on the Brain & Body

056 - The Science of How Nature Affects Our Brain

055 - Unintended Consequences with Complexity Scientist Yaneer Bar-Yam

055 - Episode Preview with Yaneer Bar-Yam