Judson Brewer - Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technology for Habit Change in the 21st Century

Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and a Professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences at the School of Public Health and Psychiatry, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University https://www.brown.edu/public-health/m... In this talk, Dr. Brewer highlights the power of awareness and mindfulness in behavior change. He discusses how simple awareness practices, like curiosity, can help individuals break free from old habits and addictions by making them less rewarding. Through his research and clinical work, he demonstrates how these principles can be applied to various areas, including anxiety and weight loss, ultimately leading to positive outcomes and significant changes in behavior. ******** BrainMind is a platform and private community of top brain scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and academic institutions collaborating to accelerate impactful innovation in brain science. https://www.brain-mind.org/ ******** Apply to become a member of the BrainMind ecosystem: https://www.brain-mind.org/application