In this episode, we explore the crucial human skill of paying attention and how to harness the power of observation to enhance our ability to see with more empathy, accuracy, and connection to others.
Christian Madsbjerg is the author of a book called, “LOOK: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World”, entrepreneur, philosopher, and professor.
He is the co-founder of the consulting firm ReD Associates and writes, speaks, and teaches widely on the practical application of the human sciences.
Christian began a course at The New School in New York City called Human Observation, which lays out ways that people can learn to pay attention more effectively.
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00:00 In what ways do we misunderstand and underestimate how we perceive the world, including other humans?
01:47 How can people start to isolate direct observation in a fast-paced life?
03:50 Humans are special creatures in terms of how we perceive the world
05:55 Panoptic Attention
07:46 The type of attention that can help us
09:24 Observing the human structure of action
12:12 Phenomenology
14:58 Universal traits of the best observers
17:02 How can people strike a balance between observation and their own opinions?
19:42 You are of the world and in the world
25:10 Shift your perspective about how you view yourself in the world
28:29 How color, distance, shape, and sound is experienced
33:14 How watching and observing adds energy to your life
38:33 Looking for what’s missing or unsaid can be helpful
41:23 Common Systems > Common Clichés
47:52 Observation is the source to stay sane
52:00 Everything you need to know begins with birds
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