How can we cultivate more openness in our lives? In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill explores this question with cognitive psychologist Dr. Jonathan Schooler on The Wise Effort Show. They delve into the essential role of openness, mind wandering, and curiosity in enhancing creativity, well-being, and empathy. Dr. Schooler shares his insights on the distinctions between openness and mindfulness, the science behind mind wandering, and his theory of consciousness. Learn practical strategies for fostering an open mindset and its profound impact on personal growth and societal change. Don’t miss Dr. Schooler’s innovative approaches to nurturing curiosity and his thoughts on the potential of AI in expanding human understanding.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• Openness vs. Mindfulness
• Cultivating Curiosity and Openness
• The Creative Power of Mind Wandering
• The Role of Resonance in Communication
• The Impact of AI on Human Curiosity

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About Jonathan Schooler:

Jonathan Schooler, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California Santa Barbara, Director of UCSB’s Center for Mindfulness and Human Potential, and Acting Director of the Sage Center for the Study of the Mind. His research intersects philosophy and psychology, including the relationship between mindfulness and mind-wandering and theories of consciousness.  A former holder of a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, Jonathan is a fellow of several psychology societies and the recipient of numerous grants from the US and Canadian governments and private foundations. His research has been featured on television shows including Closer to Truth, BBC Horizon and Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman, as well as in print media including the New York Times, the New Yorker, and Nature Magazine. With over 270 scholarly publications and more than 49,000 citations he is a six time recipient of the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science™  Highly Cited Researcher Award, recipient of the ScholarGPS “Top Scholar” Award, and ranked among the top 100 cognitive psychologists by both ScholarGPS.com and Academicinfluence.com.

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