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The Neuroscience Of The 7 Deadly Sins | Dr Jack Lewis | Modern Wisdom Podcast 182

Dr Jack Lewis is a Neuroscientist, television presenter and an author. Why do we do the things we know we shouldn't? The 7 deadly sins have been defined for hundreds of years and yet we all still fall prey to them.

Dr Jack LewisguestChris Williamsonhost
Jun 11, 20202h 7mWatch on YouTube

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Released
June 11, 2020
Duration
2h 7m
Channel
Modern Wisdom
Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr Jack Lewis is a Neuroscientist, television presenter and an author. Why do we do the things we know we shouldn't? The 7 deadly sins have been defined for hundreds of years and yet we all still fall prey to them. Expect to learn the underpinnings of our willpower, neuroscience's explanations for why we tend toward sinning, whether we have control over what makes us sexually aroused, a justification for punching someone in the face and much more... Sponsor: Sign up to FitBook at https://fitbook.co.uk/join-fitbook/ (enter code MODERNWISDOM for 50% off your membership) Extra Stuff: Buy The Science Of Sin - https://amzn.to/2MKGRkC Follow Jack on Twitter - https://twitter.com/DrJackLewis Subscribe to Jack's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7CrrFGLUxTCstZkpDlGfg Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom #neuroscience #sin #psychology - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Dr Jack Lewis and Chris Williamson, The Neuroscience Of The 7 Deadly Sins | Dr Jack Lewis | Modern Wisdom Podcast 182 explores Neuroscientist Explains How Ancient ‘Sins’ Map Onto Modern Brains Chris Williamson and neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis explore the seven deadly sins through the lens of modern neuroscience, evolution and mental health. They argue that each ‘sin’ is actually a necessary human drive in moderation but becomes socially and personally destructive when taken to extremes. Lewis explains how brain circuits, especially those involved in pain and inner turmoil, underpin pride, envy, wrath and other vices, and how social isolation is a very real, measurable consequence. The conversation also contrasts ancient religious wisdom with contemporary science, discusses contentious topics like pedophilia and lust, and concludes by proposing an “eighth deadly sin”: unreflective overuse of technology.

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