Expand your perception. Change your life. | Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
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- Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
- Neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor explains the 4 key ”characters” of the brain, and how understanding each can expand your perception of yourself, and the world, forever.
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At age 37, neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor suffered a stroke that would take her eight years to fully recover from. This is how it changed her understanding of the brain.
In this interview, Dr. Jill draws a map of the human brain, explaining how it is comprised of four distinct modules, each serving a unique role in function and personality. This combination of cognitive and emotional components gives rise to the multidimensional characters within each of us.
Are you looking to be more rational, more creative, more forgiving, or perhaps less rigid in your thinking? Dr. Jill suggests that by becoming aware of the four modules of our brains, we can consciously choose to engage specific parts. This awareness allows us to harness the true power of our brains and shape who we want to become, ultimately fostering less anxiety, more inner peace, and a vastly more purposeful life.
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About Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor:
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist. In 1996 she experienced a severe hemorrhage (AVM) in the left hemisphere of her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Her memoir, My Stroke of Insight, documenting her experience with stroke and eight-year recovery, spent 63 weeks on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list and is still routinely the #1 book in the category Stroke in the Amazon marketplace.
Dr. Jill is a dynamic teacher and public speaker who loves educating all age groups, academic levels, as well as corporations and not-for-profit organizations about the beauty of our human brain. She focuses on how we can activate the power of our neuroplasticity to not only recover from neurological trauma, but how we can purposely choose to live a more flexible, resilient, and satisfying life.
In 2008 Dr. Jill gave the first TED talk that ever went viral on the Internet, which now has well over 27.5 million views. Also in 2008, Dr. Jill was chosen as one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” and was the premiere guest on Oprah Winfrey’s “Soul Series” webcast. Her new book, Whole Brain Living - the Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life is a #1 release on Amazon in categories ranging from Neuroscience to Nervous System Diseases and Stroke.
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor had a stroke encompassing her entire brain-because of her training and years of experience, she experienced the stroke as if she was watching it happen…she knew what was happening. She came back from that to write two books. She’s brilliant.
She's full of baloney.
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's story is indeed remarkable. Experiencing a stroke with her scientific knowledge allowed her to observe and understand the event in a profound way. Her ability to translate such a life-altering experience into insightful literature showcases her resilience and brilliance. It's a powerful testament to the human spirit and the capacity for recovery and growth.
What's the name of her book?
@@manahil558My Stroke of Insight, her story is amazing!
@@manahil558 I know of two: one is "My Stroke of Insight" and a more recent one "Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life"
I am leaving this comment here so that after some hours, days, weeks, months or years when someone likes or comment on it, I will be reminded to watch this video again
Huh... Same.
Roger that -- yup, yup, yup.
And I'm gonna comment so when people comment this comment , I will be reminded of the video.
I’m going to comment about how dumb commenting is to a video that is basically emotional vomit that tries to reduce people, personalities and brains to overly simplistic binaries. This is 21st Century phrenology. There’s nothing worth remembering in this video except for how not to do or communicate real science.
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im criying bc the joy she transmit to me about being alive is something that i never fellt before, like she dont need anything about religion to transmit me the importance of being alive i was dealing with depression and i found this woman so motivate to keep going and maybe bc is mixing the science i love and the faith taht i dont have
There is so much light in the universe. I am so glad you found some to swim in.
She’s preaching the only real gospel and a rebirth .
It's moving to hear how Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's story has inspired you. Her ability to convey the sheer joy of being alive, grounded in her scientific background, offers a unique perspective that transcends the need for religious context. Finding such motivation amidst struggles with depression is a testament to the profound impact her work can have on individuals, blending science with an appreciation for life.
It's funny you say that, I'm in the shower feeling the wetness of water, feeling the same as you. Brought tears to my eyes..😢❤ I'm alive and at this moment I have that power. Gratifying..
We don't have to be in an organized religion to have a relationship with God...❤
I paused the video at the 14 second mark. An older lady holding a brain and spinal cord is so metal. Its underplayed by the tone of the video but that shit goes hard. Love it
She is badass
She is a Dr not just a random older lady !
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😂
The outfit makes her look like the joker, too. Even more contrasting haha
This is much more in depth and useful than what most people believe when they say "right-brain" vs "left-brain"
I agree. She amazingly broadly summarises Ian McGilchrist ‘The matter with things’, a book worth reading and re-reading.
@@mareemarcolin3227 I just googled it and it looks like an amazing book. Anymore recommendation?
Clearly explained with emotion how wonderful the emotions we feel, from the right side of our brains, really are ❤
Almost 6 or 8 years ago or so when I was in high school, I remember hearing an NPR story about a neuroscientist having a stroke and being able to accurately diagnose her symptoms mid stroke. Also heard that she made a full recovery. You can imagine my joy finding this video
It's wonderful to reconnect with a story that resonated with you years ago. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's experience, as you heard on NPR, is not just about her ability to diagnose her symptoms but also about her inspiring journey of recovery and the wisdom she gained. Finding her video must have been a joy, rekindling that sense of amazement and hope.
Her passion for life is so inspiring. Great outlook on being able to feel emotions, even the bad ones. We're all walking miracles.. Everyone should have the opportunity to feel like they're winning every morning they wake up.
“ That’s Personal Freedom, to be able to know that I have the power to choose moment by moment who and how I wanna be, regardless of external circumstances.And it’s a wonderful way of Being “ DR JILL BOLTE TAYLOR, thank you for this beautifully insightful video ❤️👍
This is all stuff I figured out on my own through my own meditations, analyzing and observing the sensations of my body. It's so great to hear someone explain this so simply and scientifically
Congrats! You have unlocked a secret 99% of people dont even know exists to not be a secret. Its what being human actually encompasses. The best of luck in your journey
My therapist often answered my questions about why some people do this or don't do that, -
She answered me: most people live without regaining consciousness... 😒
True
I had a left brain stroke when I was 31. I had an amazing recovery and am now normalish. I read Jill’s book about two years into my post-stroke life. It was really good because it talked about all those things I felt but didn’t have the language for it. Thank you Jill!
From my understanding
Left Thinking : calculation/rationalisation
Left Emotional: memory/linear narrative analysis
Right emotional: feeling
Right Thinking: experiencing
Now thats just how I understood it, I could be way off the mark.
was looking for a comment like yours 'cause I don't think I got it right...
Sensation seems to be an important part of right emotional as well
Yeah I think we need to dismantle this narrative I have heard all my life that some of us are right brained people (emotional) and some of us are left brained people (rational). I think we are all both but some of us feel more comfortable with one or the other but it doesn't need to be this way. I think we can be both. I think you got this right btw.
I am not sure I understand how relevant the sides are to all of this?
I am currently reading the book "Whole brain living" and I love it. Thank you so much Jill for such an amazing insight that you are giving us. 🙏🏻
my stroke of insight is a hilarious title for a book about brains lol
I’d say it’s an apropos title.
Have you read it yet?
She really had a stroke and got the insight. So the title isn’t just for pun.
They just like to comment whatever for too much need for attention or the lack of it.
Yep she had a massive stroke.
She had a stroke and learned from the inside how both hemispheres work independently and what happens when they work together. Watch her TED talk here on RUclips.
I literally clicked on this video because I was curious and after almost 1 minute of watching it I realized that I read her book last summer.She talked about the ictus she had and what she learned from it.I truly appreciated her book so much!
I truly believe that this message, if received and fully accepted by more people (if not everyone) has he power to completely transform our shared humanity and understanding of why the divisive nonsense, the destruction of our planet, our dualistic approach to everything, and our lack of meaning is simply a waste of time and serving no one.
Messages like these need to be not only heard but deeply contemplated and practiced as a way of life.
Dr. Jill Bolte's TED Talk completely changed the trajectory of my life and how I think and even a small dose of his message could have profound impacts on life as we all know it. This was a beautiful way to revisit her message.
I agree...
I just cried listening to this. I’ve never FELT more understood so quickly and this book is being pushed to the top of the list and is getting started today .
Every once in a while, I come back and rewatch this talk. It’s one of the most inspiring and powerful talks I’ve heard. It gives me the chills every time.
This just came out today - i'm guessing you are talking about the TED talk?
I couldn't explain why, but I cried the whole video. I've been searching for years through meditation and psychedelics the experience she described after having the stroke. I know it was a tragedy, but I'm sure that changed her deeply for the good in the long term. I'd love to be more right brained.
This is such a rich video about the brain. For the past 7 years, I have been getting to know myself. It started with self-care and it turned into so much more. I'm a very emotional person and I also am a thinking person.
Ever since I saw her in a TED talk years ago, I've been thankful to enjoy Dr Taylor's talks and the fruits of her work.
As a person who had a stroke I feel this video so deeply
Why is this so hectic? I would love to understand but unfortunately the music and they way of her talking, is stressing me out. :/
You may want to watch & listen again closely, particularly where she mentions having a massive stroke that impacted her in some inarguably amazing ways.
Turn down the sound. Under settings, select 0.75 playback speed and switch off ambient sound. Also, try listening without watching the images.
Yea seriously , I can’t handle it lol
She explains things that I can relate with, sorry, it’s not that hictic, it’s very informative though, she’s also right about we having so much power over our own brain (and perception of reality)more than we think of sometimes ❤
I agree it was hectic at first but I try to stick through to the end and the video does go through the stroke experience and how one side took over and it was overwhelming eventually after surgery her left side came back online but she explains how if we just operate on one side we would not be regular functioning beings with society. So we need both working together.
Nothing brings me more joy than seeing Jill bolte Taylor on here I freaking love that woman
I recently learned about how service dogs are used to help people with schizophrenia! 🦮🥰
The person who is trying to determine if something is a hallunication versus real tells the dog the command “Greet!” And if there is any real person in the room the dog goes to the person and if not then they can know it’s a hallucination! So cool and so sweet 🐶🥰🐾❤🐕🦺
The idea of the "logical left brain" and "creative right brain" is an oversimplification not borne out by research. Both hemispheres work together and communicate extensively in an integrated way to support all cognitive functions. For example, language processing, often ascribed to the left hemisphere, actually involves both hemispheres working in tandem. Similarly, creativity and spatial reasoning engage networks across both sides of the brain.
Spreading myths about neatly divided brain functions does a disservice to the public's understanding of neuroscience. It's important for educators and science communicators to present an accurate, evidence-based picture of how marvellously complex and interconnected the brain's hemispheres and regions are in enabling human cognition and behaviour.
While Dr. Taylor's personal story of recovery from stroke is inspiring, I would caution against extrapolating it into an overarching brain theory that reinforces popular misconceptions. The field of neuroscience has made great strides in elucidating the neural underpinnings of the mind, but there is still much we have yet to understand about the brain's astounding intricacies. Promoting well-established facts rather than intuitive but inaccurate myths is crucial for advancing both brain science and the public's knowledge.
Yes! Thank you 😊
Yes and yes
Sad to see youtube full of this pseudo scientific crap. Even worse seeing all these comments trusting a "scientist" blindly without any sources.
@@_jvli4n_814 sad indeed, reading yours too
If her experience was true then how does science somehow disprove it? Im not talking about her books but just her experience. Yes is oversimplified and so is everything including in all scientific research. I think the sceintific dick measuring ego trips need to stop, you dont realise how little everyone knows anyways. You think you really know anything because you are recalling imaginative abstractions? Please dont kid yourself, life is a complete mystery if you could be present and see, maybe you could snap out of your trip
Only brain in the world that knows what its taking about.
That she recovered from the stroke and shared her insights into the brain is extraordinary, what a source of inspiration! Thank you so much, Dr. Jill!
I can feel every single word of what she says, mind blowing love of her towards brain... so amazing lady. I have ordered her books too. Lots of love from universe❤
I nearly came to tears watching her animated description as she nearly came to tears
ok buddy are people like you bots lol i always seem these similar sentences
@@ergoproxx actual human IRL; hbu? Or are you a psychopath
8:54 “Personal Freedom” - having the power to choose moment by moment who and how I want to be regardless of my external circumstances. - It’s amazing how things are falling into place, messages of unity and union being expresses by different people to their specific audiences. I have been an admirer and follower of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and recently of Sadhguru. To my mind what Jill is talking about here is the goal as well of Sadhguru’s “Inner Engineering”. The processes involved may be different but intended goal is the same - Unity, Union, Yoga.
How illuminating! I could listen to Dr. Taylor for hours ... her delivery is so engaging and thought provoking ... on to search for more videos. Love this channel ... Love Dr. Taylor. So helpful! ❤
Yes
the way she verbalises and explains is amazing wow
Oh my God, you have given me such insight and support beyond human comprehension. Having a similar experience without the medical or academic background has truly been one lonely confusion road that is one with everything and yet none with whom to share this experience until now. Hope is necessary for remembrance and you have truly given it through your sharing of personal experiences. Thank you so much.
It’s more natural and satisfying to be innately content than having to write yourself a gratitude narrative as you go along. Guru platitudes can be fun though.
An amazing video. I've been reading about Buddhism and she has explained scientifically what Buddhism teaches through meditation practices. I've much better understanding now of what exactly my brain is like. Thanks a lot
Dr. Bolte Taylor is a legend! Thank you so much for this!
I’m amazed of how our ancestors have evolved and developed our brains to how they are now: complex, functional, and harmoniously working together.
Thank you for inviting this wonderful woman, I love her ! ❤️ Thank you for sharing!
Jill you just got this world figured out. Bless your heart.
“I have the power to choose moment by moment who and how I wanna be regardless of my external circumstance” 😢❤
I wish she had a crash course in Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience! 😍😍😍 Professor!
I tried to listen to the end but couldn't get past 3 minutes. The chiming music was very irritating. Not sure what part of the brain it annoyed.
I thought the chyming music makes the video more beautiful
Background music can be complementary but here it's too loud and distracting.
Yeah it was unusually loud and distracting in this video. But it actually fades out around 3:45 if you wanna pick back up with it then
Beautiful lessons and a beautiful person.
I love Dr. Jill, thanks for making this video! Brings her work to the foreground for me again...
I wish the music was not so loud, I really want to listen to her...! Thank you!
Wow. This is certainly a novel instruction about these four parts of our brain and how we can recognise what they are doing, and manage the effect. And what a character to boot.
I think I had a stroke around 28 years old. I wasn't allowed to get help for it. I had actual layers of abusers. But all of this.... This is understandable for me because of my experiences.
Such a fascinating video. I wish they’d turned down the background music so I could hear her better. She has wonderful insight and incredible intelligence. I want to read her book!
This is soemthing I need to be reminded on a daily basis. Thank you for sharing Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor.
She’s so incredible! Her passion is contagious, such a beautiful lesson she has, it’s really inspiring!
I really enjoyed her. Such a fun passion to experience while also learning a lot! I'd love it if more of my professors could have this level of enthusiasm.
‘Whole brain living’ great book describing the 4 brain characters in detail, helping you understand when any of the characters are online (often left brain emotional )and how one can make informed decisions getting the other characters involved
Her passion is contagious, thank you all brain lovers and big thinkers
Woah ! Love this. "A whole brain life" - for me sparked by combination of medication that numbed the part of the brain that I relied on for everything and made me build up the side the I never used. It's crazy to hear this abstraction and relate to it so much. Thank you Dr!
I didn’t even realize I read her book last year, an amazing quick read and brilliant person!
Her TED talk is Amazing ! Her two books helped me navigate my own Mr toad’s wild ride of a brain
This literally gave me words for what is going on inside my brain. Thank you
GOODNESS! Can I just say what a time to be alive. All the different types of personalities we have on this earth at this exact moment, all the information we have on life and this experience happening for everything, it is SO beautiful! Dr. Jill being a wonderful example. I don't know how this woman managed to make this video so factual, metaphysical, and spiritual all at once but I'm happy she did. Absolutely amazing mind and human she is.
❤❤❤! Omg! Made my year. New Jill Bolte Taylor!? Love, love ,love!
In a sense, I can relate to this because I used to be on a medication that made me sensitive to most substances in my body. Now I am very aware of how things affect my body, and what is going on inside me. I would really like more information on the mind, it is really hard to accurately classify a frame of thinking. I often deeply take others interpretation of me too deeply into consideration and become uncertain of myself.
I too also wonder and appreciate the amazing minds of others... And then when I order a Coke I get a diet Coke, or they walk up to my counter asking for a sandwich knowing there's two other lines of customers looking for sliced meat or hot food, or when I'm already going a few miles over and they still feel the need to pass me.
I remember when she had her stroke and appeared on the Oprah show sharing her experience. However, as time goes on, there is more to this experience, meaning, the mind or brain did not create those experiences, it was the power of her consciousness. The mind or brain are assistants to the consciousness. The brain or mind would not exist without a "consciousness". The mind or brain is left behind when we die but what will exist forever is a consciousness or awareness or alertness
Sorry to break this to you, but without your brain, there is no consciousness. You got it 100% backwards.
@@shakeyj4523 did you watch the video?
@@dr.jillboltetaylor6288 Of course. And I noted that it is full of inaccuracies, outdated claims and errors. Anything else?
i actually had a stroke caused by a cerebral AVM and that’s what got me to study neuroscience in uni :’) i love ze brain
I love the choose of clothes, it seems like the representation of the differents part of brain.
Yes 😂 ❤
The Sweet Spot is always in the middle! Love & Light ❤🔆
Fascinating! I wish I had been introduced to this a few decades ago.
Better late than later!
thank you. this made me cry. thanks a lot. i see the beautiful meaning with your experience here in life ❤
Ι read her book and it was amazing how much insight she has!
And I always wonder is a combination of those four parts ever possible?
thank you Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Very beautiful video, it made me smile and gave me some perspective to understand myself. One year already in studies and a life of solitude, it's tiring. But I remain positive even if it's not always that simple.
So we’re just gonna casually slide past the fact that she’s holding a REAL human brain and spinal cord like it’s a rock at show and tell? Wild!!!!!!
She is amazing how she can describe how the brain works. I’m always curious how brain is affected when they get injured. My baby boy have right sided hemorrhagic brain injuries which left him left sided weak.
Fascinating insights on ways I can utilize my brain as I live my life as a tetraplegic
incredible. I absolutely love how easily I could learn it and how accessible these very important worthy informations are to me 💚. Love this age and time truly.
I love Dr. Jill, exceptional woman, with an exceptional story/journey
what an incredible soul
haha, this lady is so much energy. I wish I'm that active and running at that age
This is just lovely. Thank you so much for opening up a new vista
This is so fascinating! I love this idea of interconnection with the whole and how we can take a bit of control on how the different parts of the brain can manipulate our living. 💆🏻♀
Dear Dr. Bolte Taylor. I guess you are familiar with the work of Dr. Ian McGilchrist and his book The Master and his Emissary. What is you opinion on his work?
I think Dr IanMcGilchrists book ‘The matter with things’ supports what Dr Bolte Taylor is explaining.
Hi Jill! It’s Zach from ABM. Amazing video, thank you 😊🙏
Right from the start: "Live your life on purpose." Very thought provoking (kind of pun intended) and interesting! Thank you for sharing!
Trite and has nothing to do with neuroscience
@@RC-qf3mp Exactly
I do this through meditation sessions the expanding. awareness is always there and you will expand your mind and find yourself in infinite space. Same with psychedelics ❤
That's so great to watch❤
I've been waiting for this
Preach it sister. I love BT. Always something worthwhile.
i absolutely love her since when i watched her ted talk in 2018
Incredible. When I had my first ego death off mushrooms it felt like I underwent what this lady is talking about..
I'm in love with the passion of this woman.
Beautiful video! I would have to argue that we actually don't have the power to be who we want to be and choose our actions as we have no free will based on modern Neuroscience.
practice does make perfect! give it a try!
The background music is too annoying... pls remove or reduce the volume.
it's terrible.
Was hoping I wasn’t the only one
Chat Is this a right brain or left brain comment?
@@ChristianMarrast both. Right brain was feeling annoyed and the left brain put it into words lol. Loved the discussion itself though.
I am annoyed by any background music when a beautiful homo sapien is sharing her story, thoughts or knowledge in a very emotional way! 😊
I've been reading The Master and His Emissary and trying to explain these phenomena to people in my life. It's been very difficult to do that! I should just show them this video instead, it's a great uplifting summary without the rich philosophy
Such a stellar and enlightening work. Highly recommend My Stroke of Insight.
A good description of how our physical brain works. I'm curious to hear what Dr. Bolte has to say about consciousness and the possibility of it existing outside our physical body.
It doesn't.
Thank you for the insight, Dr.
Your stroke experience sounds an awful lot like a dmt trip. The sense of self and individual dying, but having the overwhelming feeling of interconnectedness in the present moment describes it perfectly.
Really great video. Thanks
I love her work!
Sold! Imma have to read both of her books now
So Emotional side wasn't the heart but our Right brain and Left brain is our Logic side ❤