John Templeton Foundation's Big Questions Online

Feb 1, 2013

Richard Davidson, Founder of the Center for Healthy Minds, leads an online discussion on Big Questions Online, a publication of the John Templeton Foundation.

Davidson will respond to comments and questions about his essay “Can You Learn to Control Your Mind?” that addresses topics related to mind-wandering, meditation and whether human beings can improve their ability to focus their minds. His discussion summary can be found here.

Learn more and read the answers from the Q&A.

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