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Tolerating high uncertainty {with Bryan Kam}
In this episode of Relating to Self, I have a conversation with Bryan Kam.Bryan is a philosopher and writer, exploring the history of ideas, amongst other things. He has a podcast called Clerestory, works for the British Library, and is an InterIntellect Fellow. You can also follow him on Twitter/X.
Topics, resources, and useful links mentioned in the episode:
Relating to Self, the mundane, and identity
The role of the observer and the inner voices
Meditation and the concentration states called "Jhanas"
The influence of meditation on Bryan's relating to self
Noting practices
The breaking down of the Ego
"Faking it" and authenticity
Improv, performance and responsiveness
Communication as collaboration
Aliveness and playful states
The importance of compassion (for the self)
What happens when you stub your toe
The meaning of "spirituality"
Compassionate practices
What about free will?
Changing perspectives
Internal Family Systems and Bryan's Muse
On inspiration and creation
On coherence, multitudes, and cognitive dissonance
The ability to tolerate high uncertainty
Hume and the stable self
The enjoyment of not knowing and the beginner's mindset
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