Google Personal Growth Series: Mindsight: The New Science of

Google Tech Talks
April 22, 2009
ABSTRACT
This interactive talk will examine two major questions: What is the mind? and How can we create a healthy mind? We'll examine the interactions among the mind, the brain, and human relationships and explore ways to create a healthy mind, an integrated brain, and mindful, empathic relationships. Here is one surprising finding: the vast majority (about 95%) of mental health practitioners around the globe, and even many scientists and philosophers focusing on the mind, do not have a definition of what the mind is! In this talk, well offer a working definition of the mind and practical implications for how to perceive and strengthen the mind itself-a learnable skill called mindsight. Then well build on this perspective to explore ways that the mind, the brain, and our relationships are influenced by digital information flow and also how they can be moved toward healthy functioning.
Presented by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.

[@tfelluss]

As a holistic psychotherapist, I've spent a good part of my 27 years in practice searching for a working definition of not only the mind, but of consciousness. I've often said that "good mental health is not a natural sport." Our natural response is to react; which frequently gets us into all kinds of trouble. Good mental health requires skill, knowledge and practice. I appreciate the work of Dr. Siegel, as he offers concrete suggestions as to how to achieve healthy functioning.

[@nikolakopo]

Dr. Siegel showed us an extraordinary way to understand our brain systemically, and new ideas and research that will make us self improve ourselves!

[@frederickvogt4757]

This was well worth the hour of listening time. How a scientist comes to the understanding of the value of "meditation", "self-remembering", "inner silence" via clinical research of brain damaged patients.

[@frederickvogt4757]

Unfortunately the documentation didn't come close to the possibilities...

[@DonnaMerrill]

Thank you Google and Dr. Siegel. This was the BEST on the internet that I found on personal relationships. I practice several modalities of brain growth. I'm currently in a DBT group for that reason. To stop, and use the "wise mind" to improve myself. This lecture has heightened my awareness. I am an intuitive and use that part of my brain every day. It's given me more empathy in my life. So here I can see the patter. Thank you so much for helping me understand mySelf. Donna

[@Angel-cu5mf]

9 functions of mental health: 1. regulate the body 2. attuning to others 3. balance one's emotions 4. capacity to extinguish fear 5. ability to pause before acting 6. insight (self knowing awareness) 7. capacity for empathy (different than attunement) 8. capacity for morality (thinking about the larger social good and acting on those behaviors even when alone) 9. intuition (being in touch with the wisdom of the body)

[@margauxnewdigate3981]

just finished reading Mindsight by Dan Siegel, and thoroughly enjoyed this summary of a fascinating topic. And what a impressive speaker too.

[@valtari51]

An important talk. Thanks to Dr. Siegel and Google for sharing it. These contents are not easy to find in free form and they are very necessary to help us in this part of the world understand what inner growth is about. Listening, re-listening and taking notes is the best way to enjoy it.

[@diwitdharpatitripathi6782]

Mind. Mindset and the psychology of the success

[@Dina379]

I just love the lecture series on GoogleTechTalks!!! Thank you!!! All the speakers are brilliant and very interesting!!!

[@weestro7]

(Sorry, continued from last post) ...a cow metaphor that some Buddhist teachers came up with (cow is mind, stake is meditative focus, grass over there is impetus to wander). My friend was passing on what he learned from his lessons from a Zen temple as well as his subsequent experience. I'd be willing to forward it to you and answer questions if you would like to take meditation on for yourself. In case you are wondering, it is a concentration meditation, focusing on breathing.

[@electrojazz14]

Along with Ledoux, Cozolino among a few others Siegel is changing the way we understand not only psychotherapy but the world around and at far...

[@newguy786]

Loved the Book, resonates with the experiences of my days. Reflection, awareness, integration...WOW. SO plainly and well described:)

[@rbzzzzzrb]

Perfect. If you can tell that- you can move to step 2 and bring your attention to the right side of your brain and light it up. Direct your attention there, that will energize it. Your intention is to have both sides lit up and balanced, harmonized. Now imagine what else you can do with this skill. Imagine what would happen to your brain if you never looked at it and consciously changed it. I've seen brains burnt out, red hot, swollen, collapsed, exhausted... Apply this using info in the video.

[@victorb9503]

had thought before about linkage of mind functions as mathematical integration (and thus derivation). glad to see this idea brought up in this video

[@springstern]

I'm so glad I've found this video. It will definitely help my understanding of the world. Thanks for google techtalk for sharing it with us;

[@MitchyGold]

Thank you for uploading and sharing. I'm a great fan of the google techtalks. And as 'stepperstear' mentioned: this is the true benefit of the internet!

[@madmanzila]

Hi Mr Dan Loved the journey. Love the system and aproach, definitions first as always and that i can appreciate enormously. Some Cultural elephants in the room not discussed but then again, who has time for them, things may turn pretty quick into mindless politics. Respects.

He's speaking of the American mind, it does explain a lot.

[@JimAgain]

A brilliant presentation. Such a great teacher. Bringing together the latest scientific finding to help the understanding of the effectiveness of mindfulness! Such an important collection of information.

[@CitizenPepe]

Mind is a processs, this powerful insight I reached for the first time when I read Nobert Wiener's "Cybernetics". This gave me surprisingly, the door to a full new awareness of myself.... still going on.

[@balasubrahmanyamkovvali]

Thank you for this excellent video by Dr. Siegel.-Mindsight. Dr.Balu.

[@symptomy]

Great Lecture! The analogy of the mother intrigues me as I've observed this. While she was a result of an accident, it shows me that when you apply the concept of integration & attunement, it's possible for someone to "attack" that medial pre-frontal part of the mind in an attempt to shut it down, to remove them from the information flow. That intent could very possibly influence the mind of another as well.

[@barbjephson]

This is why stem cell Science is so important and the study of ethics!

[@apdunston]

The beginning and end of this talk are fascinating. Brain mapping in the middle drags a bit.

[@xpatches13]

To understand the world, we rely on external and internal input, which Siegel calls "energy and information" that navigate the brain's pathways. This input (energy and information) travels through our five senses and nervous system and reaches the prefrontal middle cortex, that the prefrontal middle cortex can utilize in 9 separate and integrated functions. Finally, this energy and information is sent back out through the brain's pathways, shaping our behavior. Elegant proof of God. In the great question, "Are we flesh having a spiritual (mindful) experience or Spirits (mind) having a fleshly experience?" Siegel has now answered it. We are Spirits. Spirits that are having a fleshly experience before our flesh dies, and we return to God to share our experiences and be judged for the time He allocated to us. Amazing information.

[@rozaal786]

Thank you for sharing this ....a good and healthy one hour session

[@likemusicwhat]

this video should have more views because its such an important message

[@DanielKR]

This was such a powerful presentation!

[@DanielKR]

@@breckenadam150 Scammer get a life

[@mindtalkcoach]

A brilliant and engaging talk. Thanks Google for sharing.

[@Jefferdaughter]

weestro7 - your friend's breif guide to meditation sounds like a great topic for another KZbin video!

[@peteback]

This mindfulness, brain plasticity research of the last ten years is changing everything we thought about the brain/mind/consciousness. The reductionist/deterministic attitudes of the past especially regarding the brain are now proven wrong. Our mind shapes our brain just as our brain projects our mind. Just another example that science is not truth, but an explananation (albeit our best explanantion).

[@marekdrzewiecki3780]

Excellent talk! Thank you,

[@AprilMartinChartrandMS]

This is very helpful. It speaks to neuroplasticity and integrated brain. Great analogy mind, brain, and relationship triangle and how that affects things.

[@barbjephson]

You are on to it....fantastic! Many blessings! Dan too!

[@Angel-cu5mf]

definition of mindfulness: aware of your awareness, paying attention to your intention and eventually "states become traits" with practice :)

[@SherwinJTB]

whoah watch the duration, it's a one hour lecture. it's nice to learn though. sharing is caring.

[@weestro7]

(Sorry, continued from last post) Just a month after starting four years ago, I was better able to respond appropriately (and cheerfully!?) to particular situations. Thank you for reading my comment.

[@Comerespecial]

Para cuando en español o subtitulado?

[@GergelyGyurics]

I'd recommend The brain that changes itself by Norman Doidge, one basic book of neuroplasticity. It features some brand new ideas, and a new model of autism. (With a way to solve some of the main problems with autism, for example the social skills and communications.)

[@innersourcetherapy4520]

What if the 'mind' is actually that connective source; the soul, spirit or collective consciousness? Maybe our brain, habitual and automatic thinking due to physically formed circuitry of established neuron pathways gets in the way? 'Mindful' training helps push that aside and connect with 'mind' (soul?) instead of 'brain' while rewiring the brain for more connection with that source.

[@peppeddu]

If Google would have the links to the books mentioned in these videos, they would profit also from the sales of it.

[@ufanisoneetze]

hello friends. for those who don't know him, his name is Meng. and for those who know him, his name is still Meng. and he is a Jolly good fellow of Google.

[@Angel-cu5mf]

i wonder what mindfulness approach he is referring to @ 44:32 ; he mentions a tradition that has been around for thousands of years but never names it!

[@gabe100ful]

I have a child that is Autistic. I myself have had a big brain tumor/worm like water ballon thing/not a bug removed. So I myself am into how the brain works and what's the mind? I've come to the conclusion that there are different levels like: body, soul and spirit. Thank you for some validation I needed being screwy and all;).

[@rbzzzzzrb]

Yes, this is a google tech talk, but it has nothing to do with programming; unless you want to program your own brain. I've actually developed a way to rewire or reprogram people's brain's. So I appreciate it on that level. Here's my first test for people: close your eyes and see the two hemispheres of your brain. Is one side bigger or brighter than the other? If you can notice a difference write back and I'll tell you what to do next.

[@pitero3333]

amazing !!

[@soundsDeTejas]

Where's the sound ?

[@oscar-coach]

Really enjoyed this, but I keep having one question coming to my mind (and I am not being synical), but; where is our sense of humor? Do we not have that in the 'fingernails, in the middle' as well (that must sound really weird for someone who hasn't watched the video ) ? :-)

[@phattown213]

i like how he treats googlers like pre schoolers.

[@rbzzzzzrb]

This is brilliant stuff if you know how to apply it. If you don't it may well seem useless.

[@melk.3485]

44:43, 48:24 Practices to promote mental health and wellbeing 51:10 Interpersonal neurobiology summary

[@mewanrocks]

It's all about "Vipassana" meditation in Buddhism.

[@supergopi]

@MelloTraumatic Duh! you have unknowingly stumbled on something called 'computationally universal'. there is no reason why there shouldn't be another 'mind' which is not necessarily based on meat inside your head.

[@Haliotro]

I'd be interested in the 400 word guide... Thanks! Can you send it in a message?

[@aurelienyonrac]

Maybe he has a book

[@barbjephson]

Within the human body....Systems are within systems....electric,hormonal,abdominal,nervous,sympathy,blood,lymphatic systems.

[@qaplatlhinganmaH]

for a podcast/mp3 interview with Dr. Dan Siegel , google/search: Brain Science Podcast Dan Siegel

[@djgoldst]

Just because we created tools(words) doesn't means they are useful tools.

[@qaplatlhinganmaH]

watch his other talk: TEDxBlue - Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. - 10/18/09

[@RandomShit1515]

What do Damasio, Tononi, Harris, Dennett, Sacks, Pinker, Ledoux and types like this think about these ideas? I want to buy this book for my mom, but not if this is like Jeffery Schwartz The Mind and The Brain trying too hard to save free will...

[@GermanLunaP]

Great

[@videoctavio]

mind sight = awareness?

[@RichieB550]

I think the mind would literally be the program itself

[@merylste]

@misdelivery There are many ways to approach things that are better... many that are worse. Comparison like this is unhealthy. Clearly, may people found this valuable.

[@gurjitbasi1804]

so whats your definition David? if his views are primitive where are your books or research papers?

[@RichieB550]

His definition of the mind is "a process that regulates the flow of energy and information". Is his definition intentionally very broad? By this definition the microprocessor in a computer has a mind, though the microprocessor itself is not a mind. This still seems an apt definition but it is certainly not limited to the human mind.

[@chrissh85uk]

It's not brainwashing; it's just an opinion. Take it or leave it depending upon if you agree with it or not.

[@qaplatlhinganmaH]

great podcast interview with him google: "Brain Science Podcast Dan Siegel"

[@TuckerMattR]

He has George Clooney's voice!

[@symptomy]

not buddhism, reality. Buddhism might translate this information but it would apply no matter what philosophy.

[@bagelisxristou3746]

.nice guy

[@parv08888]

awsn awsn talk dude

[@ProfcodegirlJenn]

Transform me!

[@symptomy]

I disagree, if the mind is receptive to transmission, then it is equally capable of broadcasting, so to speak :)

[@weewilly2007]

When employers creep deeper & deeper in2 areas previously met by other facets of society What recourse do employees hv when disputes arise, when personal interest r in conflict with group interest for example. When group objective is 2 increase margins at all costs .Especially when every1 from d Monk 2 D Psychiatrist all on company payroll & friction is detrimental 2 group earnings, Then how? Free agents who look out 4 number one & cliques who form inside d camp grounds? Congrats!

[@monaami555]

gościu: wymiatasz

[@amitsingh-bl9fk]

Oh hai! Have you thought about - Supreme Panic Magic (google it)? Ive heard some super things about it and my sister at very last removed the anxiety issue with it.

[@hegood]

hah! He sure does!

[@razes071]

funny how u worked on empathy but not intelligence

[@marjunv005]

i wanna marry his BRAIN!!!

[@madmanzila]

48:4 States become traits SNAG timulate neuronal activation growth :)

[@lazyfreedom98]

Sorry, I could only take 45 minutes of this . . . good lick . . . sorry luck.

[@DavidCalePhotowanderer]

Why on earth do think so. As a scientist I can find nothing unscientific. If you have an ideology that says the mind is something else I could understand. However I think your views are primitive.

[@RandomShit1515]

Never mind.. He fucked it up.. He said the mind is not just a product of the brain.

[@javierislas91711]

BOOOOORING