Hey, I'm Andrew, and welcome to Sense of Mind.
Sense of Mind explores the science and philosophy of human flourishing. Through neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, and philosophy, we investigate what the mind is, how it works, and how understanding it can help us live richer, more meaningful lives.
Here you'll find videos, essays, and conversations about attention, happiness, mental health, decision-making, consciousness, human behavior, and the challenges of living well in the modern world.
My goal is to make complex ideas accessible, engaging, and practically useful while never losing sight of the deeper questions: What does it mean to be human? What makes a good life? And how can we cultivate one?
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Have you ever caught yourself thinking about the same problem over and over again, only to end up feeling more anxious, confused, or exhausted?
In this new video, I explore why the brain gets trapped in repetitive negative thinking, what neuroscience can teach us about overthinking, and how understanding these mental loops may help us escape them.
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You know what you want. The goal matters. The desire is there. But somehow, the energy to act is missing.
In this video, we explore effort and reward, dopamine, chronic stress, learned helplessness, exhaustion, and the conditions that allow motivation to return.
Question for you:
What most often drains your motivation: stress, exhaustion, feeling overwhelmed, or believing your effort won’t make a difference?
1 week ago | [YT] | 5
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Who are you? Most of us carry around a story about who we are: What we're capable of, what we deserve, and where our limits lie.
But what if that story isn't entirely true?
In this video, we explore the brain's Default Mode Network (DMN) and its role in shaping our sense of self, identity, and inner narrative.
If the story your brain tells about you is flawed, you may be far more capable of growth and change than you realize.
Check out my newest video where I discuss this.
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 3
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For years, I was convinced that neuroscience had disproven free will.
Now, I'm not so sure.
In a few hours, I'll be hosting a live discussion on free will, consciousness, agency, and whether our choices are truly our own.
We'll talk about ideas from Sam Harris, Robert Sapolsky, Kevin Mitchell, Benjamin Libet, and others.
And, of course, I'll be taking questions from the audience.
Do you think free will exists?
I'd love to hear your perspective.
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 2
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A scattered mind is the enemy of happiness.
When attention is fragmented, it becomes harder to pursue goals, enjoy meaningful experiences, and become deeply absorbed in the things that matter.
The modern world gives us countless ways to divide our attention. The challenge is learning how to reclaim it.
Full video: https://youtu.be/cX5uMSCQey0
4 weeks ago | [YT] | 9
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Distraction isn't just a productivity problem.
It changes how deeply you engage with life.
Some of the most rewarding experiences we can have—learning, creating, connecting with others, experiencing awe, entering flow—require sustained attention.
The ability to direct your attention may be one of the most important skills you can develop.
Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/cX5uMSCQey0
1 month ago | [YT] | 9
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After a long hiatus, Sense of Mind is finally back.
We live in a world of endless information, entertainment, and stimulation. Yet many of us feel distracted, scattered, exhausted, and disconnected from our own lives.
In this new video, I explore what attention is, why so many of us struggle to sustain it, and why a fragmented mind may be one of the greatest obstacles to a fulfilling life.
(And I also explain where I've been since my last video)
1 month ago | [YT] | 4
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Most of us want to be healthier, more productive, better versions of ourselves. Yet, we know that these results require us to engage in challenging, effortful behaviors.
But what if you could program your brain to not just endure these behaviors, but actually crave them? This isn't a fantasy—it's the power of well-formed habits at work.
In this new Patreon-only video, I explain the science of habits and 4 steps for creating lifelong healthy habits. Check it out: www.patreon.com/posts/4-steps-for-into-115637309?u…
1 year ago | [YT] | 13
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