Matthieu Ricard shows results of recent experiments with experienced meditators

If you found this interesting check out the book "Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama"<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Destructive-Emotions-Scientific-Dialogue-Dalai/dp/0553801716" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Destructive-Emotions-Scientific-Dialog...</a><p>They talk about this same experiment.

I wonder what kind of brain changes occur in programmers who spend hours/day in flow states? Does this have anywhere near the effect of mindful meditation?