The Mystery of Consciousness: Why We Experience Anything

Philosophy

The Mystery of Consciousness: Why We Experience Anything

Explore the deepest question about your own mind: why are we conscious at all? This course delves into the fascinating philosophical and scientific debates surrounding the nature of consciousness.

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The Hard Problem: Why Does Experience Exist?

The Hard Problem: Why Does Experience Exist?

In this episode, we will delve into the 'hard problem' of consciousness, coined by philosopher David Chalmers, which asks why and how physical process...

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What Is Consciousness? Defining the Phenomenon

What Is Consciousness? Defining the Phenomenon

This episode seeks to define consciousness, exploring what it means to be conscious, and how such definitions have evolved over time. We'll look at th...

Dualism: Is Mind Separate from Matter?

Dualism: Is Mind Separate from Matter?

Explore dualism, the idea that the mind and body are distinct entities. We will review the historical development of dualist theories, focusing on Des...

Materialism: Is Consciousness Just Brain Activity?

Materialism: Is Consciousness Just Brain Activity?

This episode investigates materialism, the idea that consciousness is entirely a result of physical brain processes. We'll explore how this view shape...

Integrated Information: A Mathematical Approach

Integrated Information: A Mathematical Approach

Discover the Integrated Information Theory (IIT), a contemporary framework suggesting consciousness arises from the degree of information integration...

Animal Consciousness: Who Else Is Home?

Animal Consciousness: Who Else Is Home?

Explore the concept of consciousness beyond humans, examining evidence for consciousness in animals such as primates, cetaceans, and birds. We'll disc...

Artificial Consciousness: Can Machines Feel?

Artificial Consciousness: Can Machines Feel?

Delve into the cutting-edge realm of machine consciousness. We'll assess the current state of artificial intelligence and proposals suggesting machine...

Living with Mystery: What We May Never Know

Living with Mystery: What We May Never Know

Reflect on the persistent enigma of consciousness and the philosophical acceptance that some aspects may remain unsolvable. We will consider what livi...

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