Perception Box
As humans, we’re influenced by our unique experiences.
We each live inside a ‘Perception BoxTM’ that informs how we view the world.
There’s no escaping it, but you can learn how to expand it.
Sometimes all it takes is a single unlikely question.
We each live inside a ‘Perception BoxTM’ that informs how we view the world.
There’s no escaping it, but you can learn how to expand it.
Sometimes all it takes is a single unlikely question.
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Language is a huge part of human development, even the language we keep to ourselves. Three experts explain how words and beliefs can change our brains and our lives:
Agustín Fuentes, a Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University, focuses on the biosocial, delving into the entanglement of biological systems with the social and cultural lives of humans, our ancestors, and a few of the other animals with whom humanity shares close relations.
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“It’s our ability to take our experiences and imaginations, combine them into ideas or ideologies or perceptions, and commit to them so fully that they become our reality.”
Anthropologist
Notable scientists apply their own area of expertise to explore
the neuroscience behind Perception Box™.
the neuroscience behind Perception Box™.
Everything you experience is filtered through your brain, and everyone’s brain is different. Neuroscientist Christof Koch explains how understanding this can deepen your connection to the world around you.
Christof Koch is a Meritorious Investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and Chief Scientist at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation.
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Psychiatrist Dr. Bessel van der Kolk discusses key methods for rewiring the brain, kickstarting the healing process, and opening your mind to new perspectives.
Bessel van der Kolk MD spends his career studying how children and adults adapt to traumatic experiences and has translated emerging findings from neuroscience and attachment research to develop and[…]
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Celebrities untangle the knotted threads of their stories,
offering a rare glimpse into what made them who they are today.
offering a rare glimpse into what made them who they are today.
The New York Times bestselling author and founder of Going With Grace shares how close confrontations with death inspired her to change her life.
Alua Arthur is a respected death doula and the founder of Going With Grace, an organization dedicated to death doula training and end-of-life planning.
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She’s a fierce competitor on the ice. But the figure skater’s toughest battle has been accepting her shortcomings and learning to love herself.
Each guest answers a series of questions that have been carefully crafted
to help them get real with themselves.
to help them get real with themselves.
How the 40-year-old entrepreneur and media mogul learned from his struggles, and why he believes accountability is the real secret to happiness.
Dhar Mann is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, and the founder of Dhar Mann Studios, known for creating viral videos that share powerful life lessons. With over 136 million followers and 60[…]
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She was searching for perfection – until she discovered what she truly needed by letting go of what didn’t fit.
Atsuko Okatsuka is an Asian-American comedian, writer, and performer known for her energetic stage presence and bold humor.
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Notable scientists and experts explore the neuroscience and psychology behind Perception Box™ in this compilation series.
Humans have always had religion. What does this say about our minds? Reza Aslan PhD, Lisa Miller PhD, and Rob Bell MDiv explain.
Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first[…]
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Your body language sends messages before your mouth does. Author Robert Greene and negotiation expert Daniel Shapiro PhD explain the key characteristics of nonverbal power and emotional presence that shape how others perceive you.
Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, The[…]
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From anger to awe: How one woman overcame “debilitating trauma” to conquer a near-impossible 53-hour swim at 64.
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It can be overwhelming to navigate the pains of life, but the iconic self-help author believes you can find yourself by answering just four questions
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How the successful marketer used ancient philosophy to overcome modern obstacles and change his mindset.
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We’re all assigned a label at some point in our lives. You might be the smart one, the creative one or the lazy one. But is that designation really an […]
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Kaelynn Partlow shares her story about life with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and how finding the right diagnosis helped her embrace her neurodivergent identity.
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Through woodworking, John Furniss, known as The Blind Woodsman, discovered a new purpose and a way to share his vision with the world.
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Expanding your worldview starts with understanding your brain. Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman explains.
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Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start.
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90’s kids know him from All That, Kenan & Kel, and Good Burger. This is Kel Mitchell, who sat down with us to share how he persevered through some of the hardest moments of his life.
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Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on toxic resilience and the importance of gratitude and breathing.
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