The Making of the Western World: poetryEast with Iain McGilchrist - Part 2

[@vijayacitta]

A powerful and insightful exploration of finding meaning and beauty in the world. Again, what strikes me is the wisdom and compassion of Iain McGilchrist.

[@bookchaser1103]

One of the best interviews we've had with Mcgilchrist. Good job.

[@londonbuddhistcentre]

Thanks Paul!

[@PaulBonett]

Looking forward to this v much after last week's exposition :)

[@londonbuddhistcentre]

Thanks Paul, hope it exceeded expectations!

[@dhsumana407]

Wonderful open words on the danger of seeking to make poetry somehow ‘explicit ‘ - disembodied oh dear!

[@TheDionysianFields]

26:08 This segment where he's talking about dissociation and the connection with self-harm is so powerful.

[@TheDionysianFields]

"The depth of experience only comes with being able to sustain attention."

[@jessdavies2032]

I’m afraid I found this second interview with Ian McGilchrist disappointing, after the first. A few rather over-generalised statements about art criticism. Yes, BAD art criticism/teaching can bring about this interruption of communion with art I suppose, but GOOD art criticism/teaching is enormously helpful in enabling us to go so much deeper in our experience of it. And oh dear, a bit dismissive of modern art! There are many living artists whose work brings meaning to our experience, make us realise and awaken unexplored depths in our heartminds... Sorry but I believe passionately that ‘good’ art didn’t just stop being made! Best wishes - Vidyadasi

[@janineclancy4697]

the Chinese say the gut is the emotional brain