Professor Tallis-a philosopher, poet, novelist, cultural critic, retired medical physician and clinical neuroscientist-discusses the relationship between mind and brain, as well as the big questions about the nature of reality.
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00:00:13 Discussion about metaphysical stance
00:01:40 "I can't know, so I take the position not to know"?
00:02:43 Critique of materialism
00:06:26 Conversation on existence of consciousness
00:08:32 Definition of consciousness
00:11:13 Exploration of individual and universal consciousness
00:15:03 Explanation of 'shared consciousness'
00:16:41 Inquiry into free will
00:27:54 Intersection of philosophy and science
00:33:06 Relationship between metaphysics and science
00:47:05 Limitations in understanding reality
00:49:03 Discussion on the mind-body problem
00:51:15 Talk about self and personhood
00:53:18 Hegel's Spiral
00:56:07 Purpose of life
00:57:24 Discussion on the point of evolution
00:59:10 Mention of the "butterfly effect"
00:59:39 Exploration of self and purpose of existence
01:02:22 Art as a medium to share experiences
01:06:57 Understanding of time
29 окт 2022