#64 - When Rationality, Science & Logic Can't Help = How Does a Neuroscientist Pray‪?‬ State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast

Do scientists believe in the power of prayer? Is it a sign of weakness or strength?  
Mike Stroh and David Zarnett analyze Andrew Huberman and Lex Fridman's talk about how prayer improves well-being, resilience, and connection to a higher power.
00:00 - Introduction: Can Atheists and Agnostics Pray? 
03:40 - Discussing Huberman's Take on Prayer and Faith 
04:08 - Personal Spiritual Practices & the Decline of Religious Practice in Western Culture
06:30 - Andrew Huberman's Morning Meditation 
08:20 - Introducing the Concept of Prayer 
10:10 - The Impact of Morning Routines on Daily Life 
13:51 - Acknowledging a Higher Power 
15:12 - Understanding the Notion of God Working Through Us 
16:40 - The Role of Religion in Self-Improvement 
17:09 - Discussing the Concept of Character Defects 
17:58 - Difference between prayer and meditation 
19:06 - Discussing the Concept of Character Defects in AA 
20:01 - The Importance of Acknowledging and Addressing Character Defects 
22:45 - Discussing the Potential Ego Issues in Academia. 
27:11 - Believing in Something Bigger than Ourselves & Giving Up Control 
31:00 discovering truth, science or religion? 
35:00 Humility and acknowledging we can't control everything 
37:30 - Asking for help and guidance through prayer
 
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