Olaf Blanke: Neuroscience Delivers A Sense Of Self

“If people are out of body they feel less pain.”Olaf Blanke is a neuroscientist whose specialist area is the intersection of mind and body. Much of his work is about how that our brain perceives our body, and how this can be manipulated in different ways. His work involves applying this knowledge in areas ranging from prosthetics to meditation. In this episode of Health To Wealth, Olaf explains the idea of self-consciousness as a bodily perception that is generated by different parts of the brain, and how this can in particular circumstances lead to phenomena such as phantom limb sensations and out of body experiences. He then goes on to describe how you can manipulate this sense of self by, for example, using haptic – touch – technology to enhance meditation. In this process, you’re transported to an environment that facilitates deeper and more rewarding meditative states. Some of the techniques can also be used to alleviate pain and stress, says Olaf. Avatars experienced through touch rather than seen are another exciting possibility.Health to Wealth: a podcast from Accor, produced by Purposeful Podcasts and hosted by Anni Hood from Well Intelligence. If you want to know more about Health to Wealth by Accor and join our community of thought leaders please go to healthtowealthbyaccor.com If you want to learn more about Accor please go to https://group.accor.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Health to Wealth is a new podcast series from Accor that explores an inventory of diverse topics with well-being as their common thread. The series brings together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, policy makers and health experts to share the ideas and experiences that have shaped their contribution to global well-being culture. At its heart is the recognition that a well-being led culture means happier, healthier people and more sustainable communities. You’ll hear compelling perspectives and provocative opinions from leading edge thinkers on subjects including nutrition, economics, fitness, mental health, technology and investment. And their insights will help navigate the transformation that well-being offers, in the economy, in the workplace and in everyday life. Above all, you’ll discover how interconnectedness is at the heart of the wellness culture – and how an approach that fully integrates this thinking can lead us to the healthier, wealthier ecosystem that beckons.Produced by Purposeful PodcastsPurposeful Podcasts help businesses, brands and leaders to use podcasting as a platform to build relationships, and create a community for good. Our clients benefit from podcast consultancy, podcast production and our podcast guesting service. Hosted by Anni HoodFounder of Well Intelligence Well Intelligence is a research, insights and development consultancy that makes wellbeing work for business. Our bespoke formula transforms ‘business-as-usual’, into inspiring, engaged culture that responds to the changing needs of people, enterprise and communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.