In this presentation, Dr. C Viswanathan discusses how free thought / rationalism may be viewed as an attempt at emancipation from the dictates of 'selfish' replicators -both biologic and social. Citing recent research in neuroscience, he argues that alcohol.and other addictive drugs should also be considered as 'brain snatchers' at par with mind viruses like ideology and religion. Following suggestions from the field of positive psychology, an attempt is made to distinguish a pleasant life from a happy life, and the concept of flow and its importance in creating a happy life is briefly discussed.
24 авг 2015