Are We Enslaved to One Side of the Brain? - The Sickness of Modern Man

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I think the problem with society today may be that too many people don't use either side of their brains.

So the problem is that our politicians and bureaucrats are NOT in their RIGHT MINDS !

This channel is gold.

What you are describing is also known as Yin and Yang and has been playing out since creation. We are definitely in a dark cycle currently. There are spiritually awakened and enlightened people that have overcome these opposing forces. For one to awaken you must begin by observing every thought and emotion you have. If you are constantly aware of all your thoughts and emotions at all times you will eventually awaken. The reason it's called awakening is because most people are "controlled" by their thoughts and emotions, but they don't realize this. Depending on one's level of awareness or lack thereof all emotions are possible. (anger, rage, violence, murder, etc.) When people become more aware they realize the foolishness of negative emotions and so they simply don't embrace them anymore. A couple of great books that can help people to awaken are: "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle "The Untethered Soul" by Michael Singer

No one feels right at home with bureaucracy. It’s more like society is a separate organism using all of us as it’s left brain

After listening to many dozens of hours of presentations by, and conversations with, Dr. McGilchrist, and being in the middle of reading his book, "The Master and His Emissary," I can tell you that exploring his work is well worth your time and effort. This is absolutely fascinating stuff that has forever changed how I see the world.

I had a stroke I couldn't talk or count change my left brain was gone. I had to relearn it with my right brain. "Treat others as you would be treated".

Put simply, we are no longer a society of well-rounded individuals. The idea of a Renaissance man (or woman) is no longer desirable when it is what is needed most.

Balance is everything, I use both feet to drive, I use both hands to write, catch or throw with both hands etc.

This is the best articulation of the underlying societal issues, that lay below the surface events that must change for humanity to evolve. This is why trying to fix anything using systems built on the lack of empathic values seems impossible. The change starts within each individual, the collective change happens within each individual.

Art, music, dance, poetry, classical literature, exposure to wilderness, yoga, meditation, etc. Also very important is healthy social interaction. Any and all will help.

I've never commented before on your videos, but this one is powerfully insightful about so many issues that we are seeing in the world today. Well done!

This is a very illuminating video. It helps explain the madness of recent years.

The radio analogy is also perfect for understanding that the brain is not the originator of thought or consciousness to begin with.

Being allowed to be dominated by logic creates a myopic view of the world. Without creativity, art and imagination the world would be a very bleak place.

Two Wings are Essential for Flight

My biggest fear is society losing internet and smartphones for a few days. People are literally going to lose their minds. We aren't enslaved to one side of our brain, we have become enslaved to "social media" which now consists of 70-80% of our daily interaction with others and 100% of our connection to the rest of the world. Its not a phonecall or a conversation, it is media. It influences everything without people realizing.

This is a well done video which explains in a relaxing, soft voice, what we do actually already know: and that is, narcissists and psychopaths control and run the world, and always have done; they control and run the world to the detriment of "normal" empathetic people, and always have done. That the brains of the power-hungry, domineering, control-centred, character types are "different", is a hypothesis that is not new. What would be new, would be a solution: How do empaths, those with healthy brain "wiring", take power from the tyrants; take power from those with unhealthy brain "wiring", and create a more humane world? It's the age-old puzzle.

I believe this too goes along with the concept of the masculine and feminine aspects of our natures too. We each have tendancies toward tyranny and organizing the world from a top down process when we slip into only allowing the left or masculine strengths in our being, but the feminine aspects of our nature tend to cry out for the lower things to be noticed and taken care of. We must be able to tap into higher reason and focus without killing the emotional intuitive empathetic parts of who we are supposed to be. Tapping into both is crucial. We must be able to both focus precisely and nurture abundantly. To defend and nest build. It is not an "either. . . or" prospect. We must strive to allow each hemisphere to survive and thrive. McGilchrist is a true prophet for our time and hopefully for a better future.