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Only Humans Are Bad

On Ayık Kafa, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD, welcomes her 49th podcast guest, Biologist and Neuroscientist Prof. Dr. Sinan Canan.
Sinan Canan is a scientist who bridges science with the fundamental question of humanity’s purpose for existence. As he describes himself, he is “enchanted by sharing everything he learns about knowledge and wisdom with people.”

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In this Episode of Ayık Kafa

In addition to his academic publications, Canan is the author of 11 widely-read books, including “İnsanın Fabrika Ayarları” (The Fundamentals of Being Human). In this episode, he delves into what it truly means for humans to return to their factory settings, exploring this idea through various disciplines such as neuroscience, biology, culture, sociology, psychology, and medicine. Renowned both in Turkey and internationally, Canan’s groundbreaking approach lies in his ability to combine the art of living with science, building on both philosophical and scientific foundations. On Ayık Kafa, he shares the dynamics of this holistic perspective, offering genuine and relatable examples from everyday life.

00:00-3:01 Introduction
3:01-6:06 The 5 core principles behind “İnsanın Fabrika Ayarları” The Fundamentals of Being Human: 1. Movement. 2. Restricted eating. 3. Social relationships. 4. Coping with stress. 5. Pushing boundaries.
6:06-6:53 The harmony of soul, mind, and body.
6:53-9:04 You don’t need to be wealthy for a healthy life.
9:04-10:32 The essence of biohacking: living your best life with minimal effort.
10:32-22:50 The aim of modern medicine: curing diseases instead of preventing them.
22:50-32:30 The importance of embracing the advantage of living with the knowledge of your mortality. In a world where everything dies, isn’t striving for immortality a waste of time?
32:30-40:03 The greatest effort should be spent to achieve an effortless life.
40:03-46:14 The foundation of education at Açık Beyin (Open Mind) training center: Core skills.
46:14-49:45 The meaning of “akletmek” (to reason): not just reading books or conducting scientific research but being open to changing your mind.
49:45-55:00 The brain is not a system about knowing, but about doing.
55:00-58:58 The five spiritual settings of humans: 1. Meaning. 2. Certainty. 3. Security. 4. Fulfillment. 5. The quest for immortality.
58:58-1:01 What does it mean to be human?
1:01-1:02 Humans are the only species on Earth that contribute nothing biologically to the planet.
1:02-1:08 The overlap between the 12-step program for quitting alcohol and drugs and the philosophy of becoming a beneficial human being.
1:08-1:17 How can neuroscience benefit fields ranging from finance to architecture?
1:17-1:20 Practical advice from Sinan Canan for living in alignment with the Human Nature philosophy.
1:20-1:21 Conclusion.

Prof. Dr. Sinan Canan
Website:
https://www.sinancanan.net
https://www.acikbeyin.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTFqq1xsRrwl5D2xwkJrPw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinancanan?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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