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About Bessel van der Kolk

BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, TRAUMA EXPERT, PSYCHIATRIST, REBINDER

Bessel van der Kolk is one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, having revolutionized our understanding of how the body processes psychological stress. As founder of the Trauma Center in Boston and professor of psychiatry at Boston University, his research has transformed trauma treatment by integrating body-based approaches with traditional therapy. His bestselling book The Body Keeps the Score has brought trauma science to mainstream awareness. Van der Kolk’s work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and somatic experience, making him uniquely qualified to explore James’s insights into religious experience through a modern scientific lens.

John Kaag is a distinguished philosopher and author, widely recognized for his deep knowledge of American philosophy and William James in particular. He has authored several books, including Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life, which explores James’s philosophy as practical wisdom for contemporary life. Kaag’s ability to blend personal narrative with philosophical inquiry makes him an ideal guide through James’s exploration of religious experience, connecting century-old insights to our modern search for meaning.

People who get traumatized split. A part of them becomes very angry or upset or becomes very obsessional about keeping things under control. And another part of them may be open and loving and spiritual. We all are divided selves.

This is the most creative and interesting book-related AI tech I've seen so far, and I'm happy to see big-name authors leading by example with their openness to exploring generative uses of this technology.

Rebecca Joines Schinsky

Chief of Staff at Book Riot

I am suddenly seeing what I was missing, marveling at the explosive possibility of interacting in these discussions. I didn't realize how organic the interactions can be. I only had to make one comment, read the response and then follow up, and all of a sudden I was learning unexpected things.

William

Rebind Reader

I've been reading Thus Spoke Zarathustra on Rebind, and it's magical. It's suddenly difficult to imagine reading without having this ongoing discussion where I can ask a hundred questions.

Nishant

Rebind Reader

There are a collection of books that are a little intimidating because I never approached them or spent time with them. Having this guided experienced with great context through video and an AI personality to chat with really helps with that.

Tyler

Rebind Reader

I felt like this was the best parts of a literature course, where you get the knowledge of someone who has really studied the text without the drain of having to write a paper at the end. For me, this is really kind of perfect.

Anne

Rebinder Reader

Rebind’s use of AI to honor and preserve classic literature —and facilitate our appreciation of reading these quintessential texts with personalized analysis—seems like a worthwhile exploration.

Ronit Novak

The Grain