We're honored to have this seriously playful and insightful conversation with Dan Siegel, whose work we have been following for a while. In a conversation with Gonzalo, they delve into the concept of IDGs and how understanding our inner nature can help us navigate life. He emphasizes that the mind is not just located in the head but is fully embodied and relational, explaining that the mind is an emergent property of energy and information flow, and the self is a collective and interconnected entity. He highlights the need to shift from a culture of individualism to one of connection and love, expressing optimism about the potential for change.
The conversation explores themes of interconnectedness, collaboration, and transitioning from a separate self to a collective identity, stressing the importance of recognizing and utilizing individual gifts and passions for community benefit.
The discussion also touches on the power of love, hope, playfulness, pervasive leadership, and compassion in driving positive change and the co-creation of a better world.
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MD, Dan Siegel is an award-winning educator and writer in the field of mind and mental health. He is the executive director of the Mindsight Institute, Senior Scientific Advisor of IDGs, and founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. He is also a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine, where he was principal co-investigator of the Center for Culture, Brain, and Development. He was trained in attachment research and narrative analysis.
