Becoming Conscious:
The Science of Mindfulness

Moderated by Steve Paulson
Executive Producer, Wisconsin Public Radio's nationally-syndicated program To the Best of Our Knowledge.

Speakers:
Richard Davidson, PhD, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Amishi Jha, PhD, University of Miami
Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, Prof. Em, University of Massachusetts Medical School

Many of us go through daily life on autopilot, without being fully aware of our conscious experience.

Neuroscientists Richard Davidson and Amishi Jha join clinical mindfulness expert Jon Kabat-Zinn to explore the role of consciousness in mental and physical health, how we can train the mind to become more flexible and adaptable, and what cutting-edge neuroscience is revealing about the transformation of consciousness through mindfulness and contemplative practice.

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Date:
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Reception to Follow
Location:
The New York Academy of Sciences
7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 40th Floor
Tickets:
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This event is part of The Emerging Science of Consciousness Series, which brings together leading experts from various fields to discuss how the latest research is challenging our understanding of the very nature and function of consciousness in our daily lives.
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