A new era for mind studies: training investigators in both scientific and contemplative methods of inquiry
Gaelle Desbordes, Lobsang Negi
Modern neuroscience uses objective, quantitative methods to measure how mental events correspond to brain activity, while ancient contemplative traditions have relied on first-person introspective practices to understand the mind. Combining these approaches could be mutually enriching and synergistic. The scientific study of the mind would benefit greatly from including expert contemplative practitioners not only as study participants but as full co-investigators.