Road To Consciousness: Recent Episodes
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We will figure out how consciousness works. Consciousness is the biggest mystery in human history of having a rich subjective experience of life, above and beyond the physical universe with our brains. Road to consciousness explores multiple disciplines to find clues to this puzzle #energyphilosopher #selfawareness #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #philosophy #neuroscience #physics.
Consciousness is the biggest mystery in human history. How can something so fundamental to humans be a complete mystery? How does the physical brain give rise to consciousness? The problem of consciousness has been on my mind my whole life.
What do we mean when we say having a subjective experience? Let's deep dive into the experience aspect.
Integrated Information Theory is one of the leading theories of consciousness. Let's explore what it can tell us.
Global Workspace Theory is like having an inner theater in your mind. So what does this theory tell us about consciousness?
What can Panpsychism tell us about consciousness?
** Corrections: The strong nuclear force holds the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus. The weak nuclear force is responsible for radioactivity.
Idealism came from the British empiricists that all we know and understand comes as ideas in our minds.
** Corrections: You are made of star stuff, not from the sun. 200 centuries, I meant 200 years
What altered states of consciousness do we have? What are they telling us about how consciousness works?
** Correction: 6 months old, not 6 years old
How does psychology relate to consciousness? Can it give us clues on how consciousness works?
Do we have free will? This question goes to the heart of us as humans being free agents to make choices in life.
Our physical brains work through functionalism. Each region of the brain is responsible for a particular function. Does consciousness work the same way?
Emergence is a key concept to both Consciousnesses arising from the micro-world and Quantum mechanics. Are they linked? How can we crack the code on emergence?
How do neurotransmitters give rise to the feelings we have? How does it map the consciousness experience of life?
Our feelings play a big role in our experience of life. Are they directly linked to consciousness or are they same thing?
We explore the mind and how it relates to consciousness. How does the mental realm work?
We explore the mind and how it relates to consciousness. What is a conscious thought? It is the mind? Are they the same thing?
How much objective reality does our mind and consciousness produce? Is there an objective reality outside of our minds?
What does Quantum Mechanics tell us about consciousness? How does the micro-world become what we experience in the macro world?
The brain and functions provide clues to how consciousness works. Let's explore and determine what we can conclude from the workings of the brain.
The brain holds the key to consciousness. In part 2 we discuss the leading theories and what they tell us about how consciousness arises.
Starting with a definition of consciousness. "A stream of sensation, perception, and experience emerging into meaning."
Consciousness is the biggest mystery in human history. How can we know so much about life and the universe yet not have an understanding of the tool we use to do so? Our consciousness is the most complex entity known and we need to solve this mystery. Applying key pieces of evidence from many different fields in a systematic approach will get us there.