What are the 7 ancient instincts? Jaan Panskepp, a radical neuroscientist identified human beings are driven by seven ancient instincts, or “primary-process affective systems,”. These are seeking, anger, fear, panic-grief, care, pleasure/lust and play.   The instinct for success… Interestingly, it is thought that the most powerful instinct is “seeking”. Something that we generally give little thought … Continue reading Mediation, neuroscience and the 7 ancient instincts