In this episode we explore the connection between the active flow state, as first described by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

and what we refer to as "passive flow", a state typically characterized by an abundance of alpha and theta brain wave activity.

Sadly, We Live in an Unbalanced Society

Most neuroscientists agree that most western societies have become “unbalanced” with the left brain dominating the right. This has led to many of the social ills we are experiencing today.

In this episode, we interview artist and inventor James Wilson, inventor of the Flow Machine. We discuss the effects of hemispheric imbalance on the individual and on our society as a whole.

Sadly, We Live in a Highly Unbalanced Society

Many neuroscientists agree that most western societies have become “unbalanced” with the left brain becoming dominant over the right. This can lead to many of the social ills we are experiencing today.

This episode discusses an experiment that was performed at the Nova University biofeedback labs. This study showed that the group watching "The Flow Machine" had their right brain hemisphere stimulated and subsequently recovered from stressors significantly faster than those in the control group. It also explores possible applications, not just for stress reduction but also potentially for increasing ones capacity for creativity and empathy.