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[narrator] After all, our sense of self

The Mind, Explained

After all, our sense of self mostly comes from thinking aboutour past and futures, the...

The Mind, Explained • S01E04 • 2019

[narrator] After all, our sense of self mostly comes from thinking about
our past and futures, the job of the DMN, which is turned down
in expert meditators. For people with depression and anxiety,
the DMN is often turned up, which may be why mindfulness can help
with these disorders. [Rinpoche] When I was young, I had these panic attacks

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[narrator] After all, our sense of self

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mostly comes from thinking about our past and futures,

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the job of the DMN, which is turned down in expert meditators.

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For people with depression and anxiety, the DMN is often turned up,

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which may be why mindfulness can help with these disorders.

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[Rinpoche] When I was young,

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I had these panic attacks.

Duration

20 seconds

Views

29

Timestamp in Movie

00:16:19

Uploaded

Jun 07, 2025

Season

1

Episode

4

Genres

Production

Vox Entertainment,Vox Media Studios

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Movie Summary

Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.