Podcast appearances and mentions of Susan Blackmore

Susan Blackmore is a writer, lecturer, broadcaster, and Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth, UK. She has a degree in psychology and physiology from Oxford University (1973) an MSc and a PhD in parapsychology from the University of Surrey (1980). Her research interests include memes, evolutionary theory, consciousness, and meditation. She is author of about 15 books, 60 academic articles, 80 book contributions and many book reviews. The Meme Machine (1999) has been translated into nearly twenty other languages. She is a TED lecturer and often appears on radio, television and podcasts. TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) - Introduction (0:30) - Sue's Consciousness "Revelation" (Models All The Way Down)(4:30) - Michael Graziano (Attention Schema Theory)(7:40) - How is Sue's "Model" Different?(11:00) - Is This View Panpsychist?(14:47) - From Illusionism to Panpsychism(22:15) - Daniel Dennett (Free Will)(32:55) - Keith Frankish(38:14) - Views on Consciousness after Altered States of Consciousness(48:59) - Stuart Hameroff (Quantum Theories & TCC)(57:19) - Sue's Upcoming Work (e.g. Meme Machine 2.0)(1:00:21) - ConclusionEPISODE LINKS:- Sue's Round 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1VlYfgCHTA- Sue's Website: https://www.susanblackmore.uk/- Sue's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Susan-Blackmore/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASusan+Blackmore- Sue's Publications: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=MdxHaLwAAAAJ&hl=en- Sue's Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_BlackmoreCONNECT:- Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution- YouTube: https://youtube.com/mindbodysolution- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu- Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu=============================Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

Stuart Hameroff MD is Professor of Anesthesiology and Psychology, and Director of the Center for Consciousness Studies at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Hameroff became interested in intelligent behavior of microtubules, protein lattices which organize activities within living cells. Hameroff and colleagues developed theories of microtubules as self-organizing molecular computers. In the 1990s Hameroff teamed with Sir Roger Penrose on the controversial Penrose-Hameroff "Orch OR" model of consciousness based on quantum computing in brain neuronal microtubules, a notion bolstered by recent evidence. Hameroff also organizes the biennial interdisciplinary conferences, The Science of Consciousness Conference. The Science of Consciousness (‘TSC') conference is the world's longest running inter-disciplinary gathering on the study of consciousness, the nature of existence, and our place in the universe. In 2025 TSC will be in Barcelona, Spain, July 6-11 (Workshops, Plenaries, Concurrents, Exhibits, Demos, Social, Poetry Slam, Dancing - AC Marriott Forum Hotel), preceding and in conjunction with The Festival of Consciousness, July 11-13 (Music, Art, Experiential, Inspiration, Spirituality, Education, Business, Evolution). Speakers include: Sir Roger Penrose, Donald Hoffman, Robert Lawrence Kuhn, Rupert Sheldrake, Deepak Chopra, Federico Faggin, Anirban Bandyopadhyay, and many others. Links below for TSC tickets & more information. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (1:04) - Defining Consciousness (4:15) - Microtubules & Anaesthesia (9:00) - Where it began with Sir Roger Penrose (15:13) - Patricia Churchland's hilarious critique on Hameroff & Penrose (25:45) - Objective Reduction Explained (37:27) - Quantum Biology (40:47) - Philosophical Implications (Hard Problem, NDEs, OBEs, Afterlife & Reincarnation) (46:00) - Time Crystals & Life (54:20) - Spectrum of Consciousness (plants to humans) (57:37) - "Cartoon Neurons" (1:00:31) - IIT vs GNWT vs Predictive Processing vs Higher-Order Thought vs Orch OR (Battle of Consciousness Theories!) (1:07:23) - Ethical/Practical Implications (Healthcare) (1:10:40) - Transcranial Ultrasound Explored (1:18:10) - How Does Anaesthesia Affect Consciousness? (1:22:10) - The Science of Consciousness Conference & Festival of Consciousness (1:28:00) - Astrobiology & Conformal Cyclic Cosmology (1:30:20) - The Microtubule Maestro's future (1:36:32) - Conclusion EPISODE LINKS: - Stuart's Website: https://hameroff.arizona.edu/ - Stuart's X: https://twitter.com/stuarthameroff - TSC: https://consciousness.arizona.edu/ - TSC 2025 Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/4y94zwhr - TSC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thescienceofconsciousness - Patricia Churchland: https://youtu.be/6IVBxmaaGNg?feature=shared - Christof Koch: https://youtu.be/GeO5zr1e5lc?feature=shared - Susan Blackmore: https://youtu.be/u1VlYfgCHTA?feature=shared - Donald Hoffman: https://youtu.be/QRa8r5xOaAA?feature=shared - Federico Faggin: https://youtu.be/MSn4t6fP_dc?feature=shared CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution - YouTube: https://youtube.com/mindbodysolution - X: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu ============================= Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

Susan Blackmore is a renowned British psychologist, writer, and visiting professor at the University of Plymouth, specialising in the study of consciousness, memes, and anomalous experiences. With a background in psychology and physiology from the University of Oxford and a PhD in parapsychology from the University of Surrey, she gained prominence for her critical yet open-minded approach to topics like near-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, and paranormal claims. Blackmore is also the author of several influential works, including The Meme Machine, where she explores the concept of memes in cultural evolution, and Consciousness: An Introduction, a widely used textbook in the field. Known for her engaging public speaking and thought-provoking ideas, Blackmore continues to challenge conventional thinking about the mind and human experience.Find out more about Susan through her website: https://www.susanblackmore.uk/

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard from the William Shatner Room at Maynard's International Studios. 00:05:42 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. Tim Binga is director of Libraries and IT manager at the Center for Inquiry and an adjunct instructor at the University at Buffalo. He holds a master's degree in library science and dual B.A.'s in history and humanities. 0:12:50 A Brave New World? A peek into the world of fake scripts read by fake podcast presenters. Notebook LM takes reports and other documents, even web pages, and turns them into an audio conversation. In tnis example we hear what AI make of The Great Australian Psychic Prediction Project. https://notebooklm.google.com 00:29:54 CSIcon Las Vegas interviews with Rob Palmer In the fourth and last part in this series, Rob chats to the host of 502 Conversations Brian Kerby and TV Producer Malorie Mackey. 0:39:56 A The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Dr Susan Blackmore. 1990.12.31 - The Canberra Times http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also SitP - War, Pestilence, Death and Statistics https://youtu.be/3d2OYI12pvs

Bernardo Kastrup is a philosopher and computer scientist known for advocating "analytic idealism," the view that reality is fundamentally mental. He has published influential books and articles challenging materialist views of consciousness and has a background in artificial intelligence research. Susan Blackmore is a psychologist, writer, and visiting professor known for her work in consciousness studies, including research on memes, out-of-body experiences, and the nature of self. She is the author of The Meme Machine and has contributed extensively to debates on consciousness and the role of cultural evolution. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

What is the #1 Unbelievable debate on God? As it turns out, it's Jordan Peterson vs. Susan Blackmore. The topic centers on whether we need God to make sense of life. But who holds the better position and who makes the better arguments? Let's get right into it!Link to original video: https://youtu.be/syP-OtdCIho?si=mkF_PHXCOBXEI14PJoin my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDiscipleAccess exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/WiseDiscipleUse WISEDISCIPLE10 for my discount at Biblingo: https://biblingo.org/pricing/?ref=wisediscipleGet my 5 Day Bible Reading Plan here: https://www.patreon.com/collection/565289?view=expandedGet your Wise Disciple merch here: https://bit.ly/wisediscipleWant a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out my website: www.wisedisciple.orgOR Book me as a speaker at your next event: https://wisedisciple.org/reserve/​​​Got a question in the area of theology, apologetics, or engaging the culture for Christ? Send them here: https://wisedisciple.org/ask/​

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Susan Blackmore brings us through a rabbit hole of psychedelics, over the bridge of paranormal phenomena, and through the tunnel of memes side by side with the origin of language, including a sidekick of stories that tie it all together. This conversation delves into human behavior, featuring two psychotherapists with differing perspectives on archetypes, yet finding common ground in mystical experiences and the placebo effect. With unfiltered charm, Susan Blackmore adds a delightful and synchronistic touch to this engaging discussion. Susan Blackmore: https://www.susanblackmore.uk/ Dr. Brian Tierney: https://somaticdoctor.com/ Book a Free Consultation with Dr. B: https://somaticdoctor.com/contact/#smartphone Sign Up for our Newsletter: https://somaticdoctor.com/contact/#smart2

Susan Blackmore is a writer, lecturer, sceptic, broadcaster, and a professor at the University of Plymouth. Her fields of research include memetics, parapsychology, consciousness, and she is best known for her book The Meme Machine. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Introductions 02:00 - What is consciousness? 09:35 - Bernardo Kastrop 12:00 - Daniel Dennett, Donald Hoffman 15:10 - Life After Death? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Piše Marija Švajncer. bereta Eva Longyka Marušič in Igor Velše. Andrej Ule, eden najvidnejših sodobnih slovenskih filozofov, je velik erudit, saj je diplomiral iz tehnične matematike, doktoriral pa s temo iz sodobne logike. Na ljubljanski Filozofski fakulteti je vrsto let predaval logiko, analitično filozofijo in teorijo znanosti ter pomembno vplival na vednost in miselno širino bodočih slovenskih filozofinj in filozofov. Ukvarja se z modalno in epistemološko logiko, analitično filozofijo jezika in logično kritiko argumentov, hkrati pa je velik poznavalec vzhodne filozofske tradicije, zlasti indijske in kitajske. V delu O naravi duha se vsebinsko in problemsko loteva vprašanj o naravi duha in se dokoplje tako do filozofskih kot do znanstveno utemeljenih ugotovitev. Čeprav v knjigi prevladujejo filozofski odgovori, bi jo bilo mogoče imeti za interdisciplinarno študijo, saj se teoretik ukvarja tudi z dognanji kvantne fizike, zanj temelja vsega naravoslovja. Pri tem je inovativen, saj na novo razmišlja o treh ravneh kvantnomehanske potencialnosti – latenci, potenci in aktualizaciji. Njegova metoda je takšna, da pri zastavljanju vprašanj in iskanju odgovorov opozarja na spoznanja pomembnih filozofov in drugih mislecev iz preteklosti in sedanjih proučevalcev problematike. Knjiga je vsebinsko in informativno tako bogata, da bi jo bilo mogoče uporabljati tudi kot študijsko gradivo. Avtor navaja, kako se posamezni pisci odzivajo drug na drugega, pri tem izraža lastno mnenje, strinjanje ali zavračanje, in spodbuja zanimanje za odprta in nerešena vprašanja. Je kritičen, vendar strpen in dobronameren. Na življenjska in družbena vprašanja aplicira bogato epistemološko in logično besedišče. Branje tega v lepem jeziku in izbranem slogu napisanega tehtnega dela zaradi zgoščenosti in nakopičenega védenja zahteva zbranost, primerno pozornost in najbrž tudi kar nekaj filozofske izobrazbe. Andrej Ule na začetku knjige O naravi duha sporoča, da v svoji želi ponuditi vpogled v nekatere zagate glede pojmovanja duha v sodobni zahodni kulturi in svojo osnovno zamisel o mogočem izhodu iz te zagate. Prepričan je, da je temeljna kvaliteta človeške bitnosti človeški duh, pojmovan kot nenehno razvijajoč se sklop potencialov za bivanje človeka kot zavestno in družbeno odgovornega bitja ter kot sklop pomenljivih udejanjanj teh potencialov. Filozof pravi: "Kakorkoli že, razmišljanje o naravi duha zame ni le teoretsko, pojmovno, jezikovnoanalitično početje, ampak me tudi osebno in eksistencialno prizadeva. Že odkar se dejavneje ukvarjam s filozofijo, to je dobrih petdeset let, me namreč spremlja posebna oblika zavedanja samega sebe in življenjskih okoliščin, ki me obenem usmerja v svet in samega sebe." Knjiga je nastala, priznava, kot neke vrste zapis s potovanja v globino in širino duha. Odgovori so vedno zelo prijazni, občuti jih celo kot ljubeče nežne. Čeprav so kdaj pa kdaj rahlo ironični, pripomni, se nikoli ne zgodi, da bi bili odrezavi. Avtor je terminološko nadvse natančen, njegove definicije pojmov so povedno zgovorne in koherentne. Pozornost namenja tudi etimološkim vidikom in pojasnitvam konceptov v različnih jezikih. Naslove in sintagme prevaja v slovenski jezik ter uporablja ženski in moški spol. Pozornost namenja tudi prispevkom nekaterih filozofinj, med njimi Susan Blackmore, Hilde D. Oakeley in Barbare Vetter. Ule se vedno znova vrača k Heglovi filozofiji, saj jo ima za teoretsko najbolj izdelano metafiziko duha, takšno, v kateri je duh razumljen kot nadosebni absolut, enotnost forme in vsebine ter enotnost možnosti in dejanskosti. A do Heglove filozofije seveda ohranja primerno kritičnost. Filozof opravi poglobljen historiat pojma duha – od antičnih časov in vzhodnih, se pravi indijskih in kitajskih filozofskih tradicij pa vse do današnjega premisleka o tem pojmu. Poglablja se v najnovejša dela v svetovni filozofski produkciji. Vznemirja ga Wittgensteinova filozofija, opozarja pa tudi na neustrezno razumevanje in interpretiranje tega filozofa. Preučuje stališča predstavnikov filozofije življenja, hermenevtike, novokantovstva, eksistencializma, pragmatizma, semiotike in fenomenologije ter izpeljave iz teh filozofskih smeri. Očiten je njegov humanizem. "Naš človeški »telos« vidim v tem, da skrbimo za to, da v naših življenjih, ravnanjih in odnosih prevladujejo pozitivni duhovni potenciali nad negativnimi, pa čeprav vem, da popolna zmaga ni mogoča, žal pa so mogoče razne oblike popolnega poraza." Po dolgem in filozofsko pronicljivem potovanju se avtor dokoplje do spoznanj, da vsakršna oblika duha, če le-ta omogoča in uokvirja določene oblike življenja, zavedanja in umevanja, predpostavlja preplet raznih ravni in oblik potencialnosti in aktualnosti Ta oblika duha pomeni življenjske prakse, v katerih živa bitja preplet potencialnosti in aktualnosti vztrajno in nenehno udejanjajo v svojem občutenju, vedênju in medsebojnih odnosih. Zavedamo se, poudarja avtor, ki na potovanju od nasprotja samemu sebi prihaja k polnemu zavedanju o samem sebi, "da smo ljudje, ki delimo življenje z drugimi ljudmi in smo soodgovorni za svoje in skupnostno udejanjenje duha v tekočem življenju." Ključni primeri dogajanj, ki nam dajejo ali jemljejo dih in duha, so rojstvo, ljubezen in smrt, se pravi prvi vdih, skupni dih in duh ter poslednji izdih. Ule je prepričan, da prvo vprašanje glede življenja in smrti ni to, ali lahko premagamo smrt, ampak ali in kako lahko premagamo nečloveške oblike in okoliščine v tostranskem življenju, ki mu mnogi odvzemajo smisel in duh. "Če uspemo v svojih odnosih z drugimi ljudmi poustvarjati ozračje žive človečnosti in sobitnosti, morda spoznamo, da je vsa človečnost prisotna že tu-in-zdaj in da je tudi smrt ne izbriše." Marsikaj je čisto preprosto. Andrej Ule pravi, da se življenje ogleduje le v življenju, človeško življenje je v odnosih, najvišji odnos pa je – ljubezen.

We're all making life choices at this time of year – perhaps a few new years' resolutions are in the mix – either way, you'll have a stake in a tussle of big ideas as we debate the motion: Free Will is an Illusion. Our host for this episode is the writer, philosopher and podcaster Nigel Warburton, who is co-host of the popular Philosophy Bites podcast and author of books including A Little History of Philosophy, The Art Question, and Free Speech: A Very Short Introduction. Joining Warburton to debate the motion is psychologist, author and lecturer Susan Blackmore, who is Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth, and Kevin Mitchell, Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin. If you'd like to get access to all of our longer form interviews and members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events - Our member-only newsletter The Monthly Read, sent straight to your inbox ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series ... Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more ... Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 2016: Richard Weikart, professor of history at California State University, joins Premier Unbelievable? to talk about his new book 'The Death of Humanity'. He says the loss of belief in the value of human life is leading to disastrous consequences for society. Peter Singer is an Australian ethicist who believes we should dispense with the concept of the sanctity of human life in favour of a view of 'personhood'. Humans who are less capable of having preferences, such as babies, have less claim to be kept alive. They debate whether this view of humanity is dangerous and Susan Blackmore, atheist psychologist and philosopher also joins the conversation. • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Today, you'll learn about a new technique that can print stem cells, how elephants can solve puzzles, and if delulu is really the solulu. 3D Print Stem Cells “Scientists develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries.” Science News. 2023. “Oxford researchers develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries.” University of Oxford. 2023. Puzzling Elephants “Wild Asian elephants display unique puzzle solving skills.” ScienceDaily. 2023. “How intelligent are elephants?” by Susan Blackmore. N.d. “Wild Asian Elephants Display Unique Puzzle-Solving Skills.” n.a. 2023. Believing Delusion “Is ‘Delulu' the ‘Solulu'? Unpacking TikTok's Newest Trend.” by Tara Denneny. 2023. “Self-efficacy and academic achievement: Why do implicit beliefs, goals, and effort regulation matter?” by Meera Komarraju & Dustin Nadler. 2013. “Effective pursuit of personal goals: The fostering effect of dispositional optimism on goal commitment and goal progress.” by Dario Monzani, et al. 2015. Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Blackmore: Scientific Evidence and the Near-Death Experience. She believes that NDE's are activities of the brain not real experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ndeworld/support

In today's episode, we discuss intellectual vices. How can we tell the difference between justified confidence and unjustified arrogance? How do we deal with feelings of envy or negative comparison with other scientists? What is the difference between building one's career and careerism? And what do we do about scientists who do not care about the truth?    Shownotes Azrin, N. H., Holz, W., Ulrich, R., & Goldiamond, I. (1961). The control of the content of conversation through reinforcement. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 4, 25–30. https://doi.org/10.1901/jeab.1961.4-25  Meehl, P. E. (1967). Theory-testing in psychology and physics: A methodological paradox. Philosophy of Science, 103–115. https://doi.org/10.1086/288135   Mitroff, I. I. (1974). Norms and Counter-Norms in a Select Group of the Apollo Moon Scientists: A Case Study of the Ambivalence of Scientists. American Sociological Review, 39(4), 579–595. https://doi.org/10.2307/2094423 Susan Blackmore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Blackmore 

François Kammerer is a French Philosopher of Mind. He received training in philosophy at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon (MA) and at the Université Paris-Sorbonne (PhD). After his PhD, he held positions as a lecturer in Paris (Ecole Normale Supérieure/Institut Jean Nicod) and as a postdoctoral research fellow in Belgium (Université catholique de Louvain/FNRS), Germany (Ruhr-Universität Bochum/Humboldt Foundation) and the United States (New York University) and currently a postdoc at the Institute for Philosophy of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. His research mostly focuses on phenomenal consciousness. He defends an illusionist conception of phenomenal consciousness: it introspectively seems to us that we are phenomenally conscious, but we are not. Such a conception raises all kinds of difficult and fascinating issues, from a metaphysical, psychological, epistemological and moral perspective – which he explores in his work. EPISODE LINKS: - François' Website: https://www.francoiskammerer.com/ - François' Publications: https://tinyurl.com/3mnj8vwr - François' Books: https://tinyurl.com/3mnj8vwr TIMESTAMPS: (0:00 - Introduction (0:50) - Definitions: Consciousness & Illusionism (4:30) - Recent IIT Controversy (Science or Pseudoscience?) (8:57) - Panpsychism & Idealism (13:50) - Is Consciousness the modern day Elan Vital? (18:56) - From Property Dualism to Illusionism (25:02) - "Illusionism" as a name (30:40) - Michael Graziano (Caricature vs Illusion) (43:55) - Daniel Dennett's impact (49:12) - Susan Blackmore's Delusionism (54:43) - Weak vs Strong Illusionism (58:07) - Moorean Argument against Illusionism (1:04:26) - Ethics Without Sentience (1:16:40) - Coherence of other Metaphysical positions (Ft Friston, Levin, Clarke) (1:27:02) - Maintaining an open mind within consciousness discourse (1:30:20) - Nicolas Humphrey's Phenomenal Surrealism (1:34:01) - Perks of Illusionism (1:37:37) - Infamous Illusionism Symposium (1:40:41) - Influencial Philosophers (1:45:38) - Other philosophical topics of interest (1:48:24) - Conclusion CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu/ For Business Inquiries: info@tevinnaidu.com ============================= ABOUT MIND-BODY SOLUTION: Mind-Body Solution explores the nature of consciousness, reality, free will, morality, mental health, and more. This podcast presents enlightening discourse with the world's leading experts in philosophy, physics, neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, AI, and beyond. It will change the way you think about the mind-body dichotomy by showing just how difficult — intellectually and practically — the mind-body problem is. Join Dr. Tevin Naidu on a quest to conquer the mind-body problem and take one step closer to the mind-body solution. Dr Tevin Naidu is a medical doctor, philosopher & ethicist. He attained his Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery degree from Stellenbosch University, & his Master of Philosophy degree Cum Laude from the University of Pretoria. His academic work focuses on theories of consciousness, computational psychiatry, phenomenological psychopathology, values-based practice, moral luck, addiction, & the philosophy & ethics of science, mind & mental health. ===================== Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and audio channel contain dialog, music, and images that are the property of Mind-Body Solution. You are authorised to share the link and channel, and embed this link in your website or others as long as a link back to this channel is provided. © Mind-Body Solution

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Dr. Blackmore studies memetics and consciousness, who joins us to discuss how illusions of consciousness play into perceptions of the mystical and supernatural, near-death and out-of-body experiences, and how recent advances in neurobiology are unlocking the biochemistry of the 'god spot' phenomenon in human brains. Dr. Blackmore's page: https://www.susanblackmore.uk/ Unbelievable podcast with Jordan Peterson: https://youtu.be/syP-OtdCIho Follow and connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtheistAllianceInternational Twitter: https://twitter.com/atheistalliance Website: https://www.atheistalliance.org/ Join AAI: https://www.atheistalliance.org/membership/ Donate to the ASN: https://www.atheistalliance.org/atheist-support-network/

WATCH: https://youtu.be/u1VlYfgCHTA Susan Blackmore is a freelance writer, lecturer, broadcaster, and Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth, UK. She has a degree in psychology and physiology from Oxford University (1973) an MSc and a PhD in parapsychology from the University of Surrey (1980). Her research interests include memes, evolutionary theory, consciousness, and meditation. She is author of about 15 books, 60 academic articles, 80 book contributions and many book reviews. The Meme Machine (1999) has been translated into nearly twenty other languages. She is a TED lecturer and often appears on radio, television and podcasts. EPISODE LINKS: - Sue's Website: https://www.susanblackmore.uk/ - Sue's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Susan-Blackmore/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASusan+Blackmore - Sue's Publications: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=MdxHaLwAAAAJ&hl=en - Sue's Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Blackmore CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) – Introduction (0:21) – Sue's Zen retreat (2:56) – Sue's interpretation of the Mind-Body Problem (7:06) – Frankish's Book: Illusionism as a Theory of Consciousness ft. Blackmore, Graziano, Dennett etc. (10:57) – Sue's version of Illusionism (16:52) – IIT, Panpsychism & Hierarchical Bayesian Brains (22:22) – “Am I conscious now?” (28:55) – Delusionism vs Illusionism (ft. Friston's Free Energy Principle) (34:04) – Aspects of Philosophy of Mind most intriguing to Sue currently (37:30) – “God's Memes & How Religion's Evolved to Exploit Us (upcoming book) (39:54) – Atheism (42:46) – Sue's debate with Jordan Peterson (46:31) – Sue's research for the new book (Hitchens, Dawkins etc.) (49:59) – Sue's ideal greatest influences (Charles Darwin & William James) (56:14) – Conclusion Website · YouTube

Susan Blackmore, psychologist known for her work on consciousness, and Bernardo Kastrup, former computer scientist now philosopher, join us to discuss consciousness. This episode was released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org and Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal. - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Daniel Dennett - "Consciousness Explained": https://amzn.to/3Nxz2Pa - Susan Blackmore - "The Meme Machine": https://amzn.to/3oYdthy - Susan Blackmore - "Conversations on Consciousness": https://amzn.to/448ohIR - Schooler - "Dissociations Between Awareness and Meta-Awareness": https://labs.psych.ucsb.edu/schooler/... - William James - "The Principles of Psychology": https://amzn.to/443nmcA - Richard Feynman - "QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter": https://amzn.to/3Pg8W4I TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:04 Illusionism is misunderstood 00:07:40 Who is the "illusion" happening to? 00:09:20 Bernardo's disagreements with illusionists 00:19:35 Materialism doesn't work 00:28:21 Mindfulness and mind-altering experiences aid the philosophy? 00:30:34 Why aren't you a panspsychist? 00:38:27 The regularity of the laws of nature in Idealism 00:49:45 The simplest understanding of a "dissociative boundary" 00:54:57 Telepathy in Idealism and in science 01:06:21 The "self" 01:15:04 Psi phenomenon (NDEs, Precognition, ...) 01:17:32 What would convince you to believe the opposite of what you think? 01:21:44 Bernardo witnessed the miraculous (personal story) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Susan Blackmore is a Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth with an interest in psychology, consciousness, memes, and anomalous experiences. We speak with her about the arc of her research into out of body experiences. We talk with her about her fruitless search for robust evidence of astral phenomena, her transition into psychological research, and how she squares the illusory self uncovered during meditation with the material evidence of consciousness. Support the scientific revolution by joining our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3lcAasB Tell us what you think in the comments or on our Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub (00:00:00) Go! (00:05:57) Consciousness (00:16:47) Dualism of Language (00:25:27) Illusion of Experience (00:39:40) Seeing through the illusion (00:49:23) A sense of self (00:55:45) Implications of Consciousness (01:00:08) What Makes Humans Special #consciousness #meditation #illusionofself Check our short-films channel, @DemystifySci: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingScience AND our material science investigations of atomics, @MaterialAtomics https://www.youtube.com/@MaterialAtomics Join our mailing list https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S PODCAST INFO: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Michael Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. - Blog: http://DemystifySci.com/blog - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss - Donate: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD - Swag: https://bit.ly/2PXdC2y SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySci MUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

The Unbelievable? show has been broadcasting for over 17 years. Justin Brierley and Ruth Jackson take a retrospective tour through highlights from the show from day one to some of the most significant debates that have been hosted, before being joined by Dr. Vince Vitale for a special announcement by Justin.   Links to the full shows featured in this episode, if you'd like to explore more: • Bart Ehrman vs Peter J Williams (2009): https://unbelievable.podbean.com/mf/play/8u2gvn/unbelievable_replay_bart_ehrman_vs_peter_j_williams.mp3 • Bart Ehrman vs Peter J Williams Big Conversation debate (2019): https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-2/episode-3-the-story-of-jesus-can-we-trust-the-historical-reliability-of-the-gospels/ • Bart Ehrman vs Justin Bass Big Conversation debate (2023): https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-5/episode-1/ • Rob Bell vs Adrian Warnock: https://youtu.be/Fk75oxo2094 • Mark Driscoll interview: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ypaeb4/UNBEL_Classic_Replay_Mark_Driscoll_Interview_AD_36-24b0kmt.mp3 • Dr. Stephen Law vs Dr. William Lane Craig: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-b9ubc-1144291 • Peter Byrom's story: https://youtu.be/3lxD2avzABs • Dr. Jordan Peterson vs Dr. Susan Blackmore: https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-1/episode-1-the-psychology-of-belief-do-we-need-god-to-make-sense-of-life/ • Dr. Sharon Dirckx & Alom Shaha: https://youtu.be/PTchYDTRtcs • NT Wright & Tom Holland: https://youtu.be/nlf_ULB26cU • Dave Rubin & Dr. John Lennox: https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-2/episode-4-part-1-is-god-dead-a-conversation-on-faith-culture-and-the-modern-world/ • Alex O'Connor vs Bishop Robert Barron: https://www.thebigconversation.show/videos/season-3/episode-1-atheism-or-christianity-which-makes-best-sense-of-who-we-are/ • Dr. Vince Vitale vs Julian Baggini: https://youtu.be/GgCiEftlNy4   • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

In this episode Dr. Nader and Dr. Susan Blackmore explore the big questions on the nature of consciousness, Genes, Memes, Tremes, and our different perspectives, understandings, and beliefs. Dr. Blackmore is a psychologist, lecturer and writer researching consciousness, memes, and anomalous experiences. She is most well known for her book “The Meme Machine”, and is a Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth. Dr Susan Blackmore | Website https://www.susanblackmore.uk Dr Susan Blackmore | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanBlackmore Dr Tony Nader | Website https://www.drtonynader.com Dr Tony Nader | Instagram http://instagram.com/drtonynader Dr Tony Nader | Twitter http://twitter.com/drtonynader Dr Tony Nader | YouTube https://www.youtube.com/DrTonyNader

Is our subjective experience of Free Will, supported by the experimental evidence? If not, how do we take moral responsibility for our actions? Why do meditators, who're used to watching their thoughts arise and pass without identifying with them, find this data easier to integrate? In this episode, we have the tough job of evaluating the experimental evidence for the existence of Free Will. The debate has raged for centuries in Philosophy, but now with advances in neuroscience and psychology experiments, we have some actual physical evidence to examine, and its implications to reflect on. We're going to discuss how most of those who accept this evidence have chosen to carry on as if it they still have Free Will, which sounds contradictory. Do the implications for personal moral responsibility require us to do that? We're also going to get into meditation and Zen, as our guest today and another famous advocate of the illusion of free will, Sam Harris, are long term practitioners. It seems those who use some kind of mindfulness meditation, and hence are used to watching the way thoughts arise and pass without identifying with them, are less troubled by the idea that they may not have free will. What does all this mean for the reality of a ‘self'? So who better to explain this mind boggling question than, our first returning guest, psychologist, author and visiting Professor at Plymouth University, Susan Blackmore. Best known for her books The Meme Machine, Consciousness: An Introduction, and Seeing Myself, Sue's work spans across hundreds of publications in over 20 different languages, making huge contributions in the fields of psychology, memetics, religion, philosophy of mind, supernatural experience, and many other areas. What we discuss (full show notes on the website) 00:00 Intro 04:24 Previous Interview with Susan - Episode #1 on The Hard Problem of Consciousness 08:30 Experimental evidence refuting Free Will 14:30 Daniel Wegner - Thought suppression experiments 19:30 Who is making the decision if not our consciousness? 29:40 Wegner, ‘I let the decision make itself' = Zen: Let the universe or practice do it 40:00 Meditation: frustration, Sam Harris and letting go of free will 50:00 Buddha's ‘dependent origination' and science's causation References: Susan Blackmore - ‘Living without Free Will' Benjamin Libet - Testing readiness potential against the time of choice Daniel Wegner - Thought suppression experiments Susan Blackmore - ‘Conversations on Consciousness' Susan Blackmore - ‘Zen and the art of consciousness'

In this episode, Andrew speaks to writer and broadcaster Dr Susan Blackmore about what she believes, from being open minded and then skeptical, to arguments leading you somewhere, and the self as the whole embodied person with no free will but happy and good.

This episode of the Popperian Podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with Susan Blackmore. They speak about her book The Meme Machine, and David Deutsch's anti-rational meme hypothesis from his book The Beginning of Infinity. Susan Blackmore is a psychologist, lecturer and writer researching consciousness, memes, and anomalous experiences, as well as a Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth. Her full resume and publications can be found at Home - Dr Susan Blackmore *** The Meme Machine The Meme Machine : Susan Blackmore : 9780192862129 (bookdepository.com) *** The Beginning of Infinity The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations that Transform The World : David Deutsch : 9780140278163 (bookdepository.com)   Support via Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/jedleahenry Support via PayPal – https://www.paypal.me/jrleahenry Shop – https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/JLH-shop/ Support via Bitcoin - 31wQMYixAJ7Tisp773cSvpUuzr2rmRhjaW Website – The Popperian Podcast — Jed Lea-Henry Libsyn – The Popperian Podcast (libsyn.com) Youtube – The Popperian Podcast - YouTube Twitter – https://twitter.com/jedleahenry RSS - https://popperian-podcast.libsyn.com/rss *** Underlying artwork by Arturo Espinosa

On episode 120, we welcome philosopher Jack Symes of The Panpsychast to discuss the major competing theories of consciousness, the illusions of panpsychist idealism and materialist illusionism, Philip Goff and how his version of pansychism allows for the existence of a material universe, Massimo Piggliuci's understanding of consciousness as having evolved to help us plan and simulate difficult situations, psychedelic experiences as potential evidence of a universal consciousness, what view of consciousness Jack subscribes to, why a new science may be necessary to understand consciousness, and the greatness of Adam Sandler's films. Jack Symes is the producer of the popular, The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast and the editor of the Bloomsbury series, Talking about Philosophy. He is currently Teacher and Researcher of Philosophy at the University of Liverpool, UK. His new book is called Philosophers on Consciousness: Talking about the Mind (Talking about Philosophy) which features a number of prominent contributors, some of which we've had on the show before like Keith Frankish and Massimo Pigliucci.  Contributors to the book include: Miri Albahari, Susan Blackmore, David Chalmers, Patricia Churchland, Daniel Dennett, Keith Frankish, Philip Goff, Frank Jackson, Casey Logue, Gregory Miller, Michelle Montague, Massimo Pigliucci and Galen Strawson. | Jack Symes | ► Website | https://thepanpsycast.com/panpsycast2 ► Twitter 1 | https://twitter.com/ThePanpsycast ► Twitter 2 | https://twitter.com/_JackSymes ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/thepanpsycast/ ► Philosophers on Consciousness Book | https://amzn.to/3gKgudm Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast  ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment ► TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@seizethemomentpodcast

In episode 20 of the Quantum Consciousness series, Justin Riddle discusses language as fundamental to a description of reality. It's tempting to view linguistics as a luxury science only for humans with some free time on their hands. But language is fundamentally mysterious. Just as mathematics cannot be reduced down to simple principles, language has similarly avoided an easy description. Could it be because language is core to how our minds think at a fundamental level and is not just a tool used for communication? In this episode, we discuss the idea that language is the programming of our computational self. On a digital computer level, our code is like that of DNA – it can be copied directly. But at a quantum computer level, wave functions are not allowed to be copied directly (the no-cloning theorem). It goes to reason that quantum information requires a new type of information copying to occur: perhaps the language of quantum computers is more akin to a schema, motif, or meme. Finally, if we accept that the human mind is plugged into a fractal matrix that connects to the universe at a grander scale, then we must find some third type of language to describe the functioning of our fractal computing self. Borrowing from Susan Blackmore's terminology, we use the word “teme” to describe a type of pure meaning that does not require interpretation but goes beyond any individual human. With these descriptions, we find ourselves with two types of information that appear to be polar opposites: (1) digital information that is arbitrary, and (2) universal meaning which is anything but arbitrary. The field of linguistics has grappled with these types of information when trying to describe the origin of language. Is language built from arbitrary associations and thus determined primarily by culture and history, or is there some universal grammar that enables all humans to process language which transcends culture and history? How will these competing origins of language be resolved? Watch this episode to find out!

Enjoy this unlocked bonus ep! Happy Thanks-taking, we'll be back next week. -jamie Meme Militant Meg and Andy read the essay Memes Without End by Adrian Wohlleben, in which he argues that elements of recent uprisings like the Yellow Vests of France, turnstile hopping of Chile, the umbrella-wielding frontliners of Hong Kong were memes that help them spread in a way that traditional social movements cannot. Can we meme revolution into reality? Or is it impossible to force a meme? We discuss Richard Dawkins, Susan Blackmore, Darwin, and more! Support Philly Elmo! Music: Giorgio Moroder - Racer

Susan Blackmore is a Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth who researches consciousness, memes, and anomalous experiences. She wrote the excellent book, The Meme Machine. Sue, thanks for being on the show and welcome! We chat about genes, memes, and the third replicator, tremes. https://www.susanblackmore.uk/ https://twitter.com/RhysLindmark https://patreon.com/rhyslindmark https://www.roote.co/

Meme Militant Meg and Andy read the essay Memes Without End by Adrian Wohlleben, in which he argues that elements of recent uprisings like the Yellow Vests of France, turnstile hopping of Chile, the umbrella-wielding frontliners of Hong Kong were memes that help them spread in a way that traditional social movements cannot. Can we meme revolution into reality? Or is it impossible to force a meme? We discuss Richard Dawkins, Susan Blackmore, Darwin, and more! For the full episode, all our other bonus material, and access to our discord community, subscribe today at Patreon.com/TheAntifada And Support Philly Elmo!

First broadcast July 2010. From shamanism, hallucenogenic drugs, out-of-body experiences, to being "filled with the Spirit". Christian author and barrister Charles Foster draws on these and many more to examine the biological evidence of what happens when people claim supernatural experiences.   He debates atheist psychologist Susan Blackmore on these issues, consciousness and religious experience. • For exclusive resources and to support us USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow Rest of the World: https://resources.premier.org.uk/supportunbelievable • For our regular Newsletter https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter • For more faith debates: http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UnbelievableJB • Twitter https://twitter.com/unbelievablejb • Insta https://www.instagram.com/justin.brierley

We live surrounded by all sorts of ideas. We think it’s us producing and using them. But what if it’s them using us? We talked about memes with Dr. Susan Blackmore, psychologist, broadcaster and Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth.

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In this episode, Susan Blackmore introduces the last ‘great mystery for science' – consciousness and the questions it poses for free will, personal experience, and the link between our mind and body. Learn more about Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/consciousness-a-very-short-introduction-9780198794738 Learn more about consciousness with Susan here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSNg6dNw_7U Susan Blackmore is a psychologist, … Continue reading Consciousness – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 30 →

A free webinar on May 15, 2021, features some of the scientists. https://scientificandmedical.net/events/gayle-kimball/ Gayle Kimball interviewed 65 visionary scientists, leaders in the Consciousness Movement, to learn what their research findings reveal about reality. She also asked about their personal development to discover why they're so brave as they challenge the dominant materialist paradigm. The three books in the Mysteries Trilogy explore how consciousness shapes reality, enables healing and provides access to knowledge from beyond the physical senses. The visionary scientists conclude that we are more than our physical bodies with more potential than we realize and that science needs to expand to account for consciousness. Common themes that surfaced about these pioneers indicate that the visionary scientists are highly intelligent and did well in school and university, as you would expect. The majority were first-born in their families (35 compared to 26 latter-born). Most of the US scientists grew up on the East or West Coast or live there now, with a few exceptions, such as some born in the Midwestern states like Ohio. Others grew up in the UK or Canada and one each in Germany, Brazil and the Netherlands (Bernardo Kastrup), Italy, or Greece. Some are first-generation with parents from India, Latvia, Palestine, and Ireland, demonstrating the rich contributions provided by immigrant families. Some had health or family problems in their youth that motivated their search for understanding. Some of the visionary scientists had unexpected and transformative mystical experiences, like physicians John Ryan* and Richard Moss,* physicist Jude Currivan,* psychologist Steve Taylor,* and linguist J.J. Hurtak.* For a few, an NDE was transformative, such as for Eben Alexander,* Joyce Hawkes, and Marilyn Mandela Schlitz.* Family influences included visionary mothers for James Carpenter,* David Lorimer,* Judith Swack,* Christine Simmonds-Moore* and John Kruth,* or an influential sibling for Marjorie Woollacott,* David Muehsam,* Mary Rose Barrington,* and Larry Burk.* Psychedelic drugs influenced scientists like Susan Blackmore* and David Luke.* Having his “bad back” healed by a man he met while lifeguarding at a swimming pool led William Bengston* to research healing, and an injury led Richard Hammerschlag* to study acupuncture. Overall, curiosity about reality and the willingness to study the data was the main motivation to follow the evidence, however much in conflict with the materialist belief system.

Subjective or Objective? In this Episode we're going to be introducing one of the oldest and most talked about problems in philosophy, the problem of consciousness. Just how does our subjective experience as humans relate to our existence as human bodies with brains? For most of the 20th century you couldn't really talk about this as a serious scientist without being laughed at and told to study something useful. But since the 90's, with the advancement of MRI brain imaging in neuroscience, and the coining the term The ‘Hard Problem' by funky philosopher David Chalmers, Consciousness studies have blossomed back into mainstream science. To kick off the podcast with a bang, and explain the mystery that perhaps underlies all mysteries is psychologist and author and visiting Professor at Plymouth University, Dr Susan Blackmore. Best known for her books The Meme Machine, Zen and the Art of Consciousness, Consciousness: An Introduction, and Seeing Myself, Sue's work spans across hundreds of publications in over 20 different languages, making huge contributions in the fields of psychology, memetics, religion, philosophy of mind, supernatural experience, and many other areas. It is no surprise to find her ranked amongst 2013's 30 Most Influential Psychologists Working Today and 2015's Top 100 Global Minds. In this episode we discuss: 09:12 How do we define consciousness? 15:00 Is dualism an unrealistic position? 18:00 The Hard Problem explained 23:00 Sue's Out of Body and ‘oneness with the universe' experience 36:00 Explaining OBE's biochemically 45:00 the importance of Body Schema 50:00 introducing the various theories of consciousness from materialism to idealism 51:00 Dan Dennet on consciousness 56:00 Illusionism: the belief that consciousness is an illusion 57:00 Galen Strawson and the attraction of panpsychism 58:00 the importance of the 'don't know' mind for studying consciousness 1:05:00 Zen, the self and non-duality 1:14:00 What would a post-self society look like? Books and References: Sue Blackmore - Consciousness - A very short introduction https://www.susanblackmore.uk/seeing-myself-2/ Sue Blackmore - Conversations on Consciousness https://www.susanblackmore.uk/conversations-on-consciousness/ Dan Dennett - Consciousness Explained https://www.amazon.it/Consciousness-Explained-Daniel-C-Dennett/dp/0316180661 Sue Blackmore - Zen and the Art of Consciousness https://www.susanblackmore.uk/ten-zen-questions-zen-art-of-consciousness/ Sue's Son, illustrator for many of her books, Jolyon Troscianko http://www.jolyon.co.uk/

＊本集節目於臺北廣播電臺 110年3月11日晚上9點至9點半播出＊ 迷因是什麼？這個由理查‧道金斯（Richard Dawkins）在《自私的基因》一書中創造出來的新名詞，類比於生物學上的基因 (gene) 這個概念，指的是「文化中會經由非遺傳方式，尤其是透過模仿傳遞下去的東西」。換言之，迷因能將想法、觀念、行為或技能從一個人轉移到另一個人，一個大腦傳遞到一個大腦，形式包括故事、服裝、發明、食譜、歌曲、農耕或雕塑。 迷因會四處散播，不管是有用的、中性的或是有害的，不管是一個精彩的科學想法、或是科技上的發明，都會因為有用而散播。至於聖誕鈴噹的歌曲會散布開來，也是因為樂曲好聽好記。但也有些迷因會造成傷害，像是假新聞、老鼠會、翻新的詐騙手法、無效的減肥法等等。對迷因來說，它和基因一樣自私，不在乎結果好壞，只是盡其所能地將自己散播出去。 在蘇珊‧布萊克莫筆下的這本書中，她引導讀者以迷因的方式開始思考問題。迷因概念之所以具有力量，就是因為當我們以迷因觀點看世界時，我們會發現，我們的想法不再是我們所造，也不是用來服務我們，我們反而是迷因的宿主，被迷因附體。這本全面建構迷因理論的專書，讓我們腦洞大開，擁有不同洞見。 -以上內容節錄自博客來網路書店-

＊本集節目於臺北廣播電臺 110年3月10日晚上9點至9點半播出＊ 迷因是什麼？這個由理查‧道金斯（Richard Dawkins）在《自私的基因》一書中創造出來的新名詞，類比於生物學上的基因 (gene) 這個概念，指的是「文化中會經由非遺傳方式，尤其是透過模仿傳遞下去的東西」。換言之，迷因能將想法、觀念、行為或技能從一個人轉移到另一個人，一個大腦傳遞到一個大腦，形式包括故事、服裝、發明、食譜、歌曲、農耕或雕塑。 迷因會四處散播，不管是有用的、中性的或是有害的，不管是一個精彩的科學想法、或是科技上的發明，都會因為有用而散播。至於聖誕鈴噹的歌曲會散布開來，也是因為樂曲好聽好記。但也有些迷因會造成傷害，像是假新聞、老鼠會、翻新的詐騙手法、無效的減肥法等等。對迷因來說，它和基因一樣自私，不在乎結果好壞，只是盡其所能地將自己散播出去。 在蘇珊‧布萊克莫筆下的這本書中，她引導讀者以迷因的方式開始思考問題。迷因概念之所以具有力量，就是因為當我們以迷因觀點看世界時，我們會發現，我們的想法不再是我們所造，也不是用來服務我們，我們反而是迷因的宿主，被迷因附體。這本全面建構迷因理論的專書，讓我們腦洞大開，擁有不同洞見。 -以上內容節錄自博客來網路書店-

Based on a conversation between Susan Blackmore and Jordan Peterson, this lecture opposes the secular to the religious path, as contrasted answers to the search for meaning.

YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3fG96gvgLUDavid Sloan Wilson is an American evolutionary biologist and a Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences and Anthropology at Binghamton University. https://twitter.com/David_S_WilsonCurt Jaimungal is directing / writing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (early-2021).Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalHelp support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurtiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfPSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4eGoogle Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802* * *00:00:00 Introduction00:01:54 Is "the West" losing its values? What are those values?00:05:24 Multi-level selection vs. Group Selection00:11:10 The political right vs left in terms of level of evolutionary selection00:12:51 Identity Politics framed in terms of group selection (plus a definition of Identity Politics)00:15:04 Why can't a propitious argument made FOR Identity Politics?00:20:05 How can we adopt a "whole Earth ethic" as a country, when others don't adopt it?00:23:47 What do humans need to behave "selflessly" when animals get along with doing so?00:28:16 Link between evolutionary theory and Buddhism00:30:00 Humans are built to cooperate in small groups (not large)00:32:49 We've selected ourselves for timidity00:38:03 A synoptic view of "This View of Life" and the need for encompassing values00:38:32 Classical economics (and some contemporary) is wrong and unadaptive00:40:44 If we've been selected for altruism, why is it difficult?00:44:54 Carl Jung and selfish acts being unselfish (because they harm you in the long-run)00:50:24 A $1000 suit isn't to look good, but to look BETTER than the guy with a $500 suit00:53:00 How good is altruism as a motivational agent for behavior? 00:55:54 Tribalism is the answer, not the problem00:57:05 Problems with Social Constructionism00:59:18 Postmodernism and David Sloan Wilson's issues with it01:03:28 Women's studies / LGBTQ studies / etc. utilizing "tribal circuitry"01:06:53 The "Ultimatum Game" in evolutionary psychology01:09:55 On this "tribal circuitry" again01:17:40 On the Nordic countries and the "homogeneity" argument01:23:58 Is communism more adaptive than capitalism?01:28:31 "Tight and loose" compared to totalitarian systems (existential security)01:31:38 Which memes are prius to liberalism?01:36:28 Are the Inuit less adapted than the White Europeans who invented centralized heating?01:42:37 Is virtue as "honesty / forthrightness / generosity" a human universal given most studies are done on Westerners?01:45:10 Is David Sloan Wilson a moral relativist?01:47:38 The effects of arcane disciplines in Universities spreading outward to the culture01:49:47 Evolutionary theory as a unifying language for the disparate fields of science01:54:05 "When does the left go too far?"01:56:18 Memes that last so long they affect our evolution01:57:26 Dawkin's concept of "gene" was problematic, and thus so is "meme"02:00:06 Jordan Peterson vs Susan Blackmore on memes and Jung02:02:10 Chomskyan grammar and Pinker's language instinct is wrong02:04:06 On Victor Huang's "innovation oasis"02:08:58 Applying Victor's Huang's concept to Curt's non-profit indiefilmTO02:14:46 Is there such a thing as biological sex?02:16:08 What's the definition of "adaptiveness" in evolution?02:17:54 David Sloan Wilson's thoughts on free will02:18:39 The "Theory of Everything" being encompassed by evolutionary theory02:20:21 His thoughts on Donald Hoffman's ideas02:24:43 Extra: On Daniel Dennett's 2nd endosymbiotic revolution02:26:57 Extra: Is history an example of humans "externalizing" their code? Computers? (via memes)Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each.

Marcelo Villaseñor is a visual artist based in Austin, Texas. He is originally from Monterrey Mexico. Marcelo works primarily with photography and design, with the intention to deconstruct life through creative and meditative processes. His creative brand is Visual Mantra, whose tagline is Mindful Art to Align Awareness. Marcelo led us through memory, intention and the deconstruction of concepts—in order to approach the essence. He reminded us to question everything. Marcelo deconstructs everything, even COVID. His book recommendations are: “Be Here Now” by Ram Dass “The Fifth Agreement” by don Miguel Ruiz “Altered Traits” by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson “Siddhartha” by Herman Hesse “Consciousness: An Introduction” by Susan Blackmore and Emily Troscianko “Conscious” by Annaka Harris ‘A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle “How to Change Your Mind” by Michael Pollan “The Harvard Psychedelic Club” by Don Lattin “Waking Up” by Sam Harris “The Sophia Code” by Kaia Ra Follow Marcelo's work on Instagram https://instagram.com/visual.mantra.art and his site https://visualmantra.art. Stay connected with us via email: https://bewherehow.com

Jay is a film maker who directed Islam and the Future of Tolerance with the best selling authors Sam Harris and Maajid Nawaz. Jay currently hosts the Dilemma Podcast which handles ethical problems. Season 2 has hosted guests such as Susan Blackmore, Mike Selinker, Jon Wertheim, and Chloe Valdary.Find Jay on Twitter @jay_shaprio and his website: whatjaythinks.com

CONSCIOUSNESS - Why do we have inner awareness? Why does it ‘feel like something' inside to see, hear, taste, think? It's called ‘consciousness' and it seems mysterious—but can science explain it? We talk to experts at the 20th biennial conference, “Toward a Science of Consciousness.” Featuring Stuart Hameroff, David Chalmers, Daniel Dennett, Deepak Chopra, Susan Blackmore and Rebecca Goldstein.

The term meme was introduced by Richard Dawkins in his 1976 bestseller "The Selfish Gene."Dawkins was trying to establish the idea that Darwinian evolution is a universal, almost logically necessary phenomenon. He couldn't, however, point to exobiological examples to reinforce the concept of universal Darwinism, so he turned to cultural evolution, renamed “ideas” as “memes” (in direct analogy with genes), and voilà, the field of memetics was born. Despite staunch support by authors such as Susan Blackmore and Daniel Dennett, among others though, serious questions can be raised about memes and memetics as a viable concept and field of inquiry. To begin with, how is this different from classical studies of gene-culture co-evolution? Second, what, exactly are memes, i.e. what is their ontological status? Third, how do memes compete with each other, and for what resources? Is it even possible to build a functional ecology of memes, without which the statement that the most fit memes are those that spread becomes an empty tautology? Could this explain why the "Journal of Memetics" closed shop, or is it that they discovered everything there was to discover about memes? Sped up the speakers by [1.0, 1.121137339055794]

CONSCIOUSNESS - How can the mindless microscopic particles that compose our brains "experience" the setting sun, the Mozart Requiem, and romantic love? Featuring Venerable Dr. Yifa, Susan Blackmore, Keith Ward, Daniel Dennett, David Chalmers, John Searle, and Colin McGinn.

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David was born in 1954 in Suffolk, Virginia, but moved to Delray Beach, Florida, in the fall of 1963, where he first became interested in the paranormal. In 1965, his next door next door neighbor, Fred W. Grosstuck, a retired college professor and pattern maker, gave him a book called "Adventures in the Paranormal", essentially a collection of short stories of events from all over the world that were scientifically unexplainable. Fred also introduced him to Fate magazine. He proceeded to read every book about the paranormal he could get his hands on. He participated in the exploration of his first "haunted house" at the age of 17 in Boynton Beach, Florida. He received his B.S.E.E. in 1973 while serving in the Air Force, in microwave technology. In November of 2007 he received his Masters in Electronic Engineering in Digital Signal Processing. In 1978 he was certified as an audio engineer and in 1985 as an acoustic engineer. David worked in the entertainment industry as a Technical Director, Lighting Designer and Audio Engineer for over twenty years. He retired from the University of Florida in 2001. Currently David is Manager of Public Address Communications Technologies and Director of the Audio Research and Development Lab for the third largest public transportation corporation in the nation. He is currently working on his doctorate in physics. David is a professional member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Audio Engineering Society, the International Frequency Sensor Association, and is also affiliated with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He was recently invited to join the Mathematics Association of America. David began his research into the paranormal professionally in 1976, and has investigated cases scientifically from Rhode Island to Key West, Florida. David has experimented with both scientific as well as metaphysical techniques in his study of unexplained occurrences. Over the course of his research he was able to confirm EVP was not related to sound by the use of a Bell Jar, a vacuum pump, a Shure dynamic microphone and a TEAC A-4010S Reel to Reel recorder. Due to several encounters of a very negative nature from 1985-87, he made the decision to concentrate on the scientific research concerning the phenomena, and not the metaphysical aspects of the events. In 1992 David formed a new organization, Scientific Paranormal Investigative Research Information and Technology (S.P.I.R.I.T.), and began a long and painstaking process of collecting, building and focusing a battery of hi-tech instrumentation to concentrate on laboratory and field experimentation to search for the cause of paranormal phenomena. By 1998 his focus of research had narrowed to phenomena specific to “Hauntings”. His primary focus since 1998 has been EVP research, employing his background of audio engineering and psychoacoustics. In 2005 David successfully linked electromagnetic fields as the primary source of EVPs. In 2010 he discovered that paranormal related EMF was an emergent phenomenon. This has led him to develope a wormhole hypothesis associated with a paranormal event horizon. He continues to look for answers in science for paranormal phenomena. David's additional areas of research includes investigating the relationship between free air conductance, magnetic fields, radioactive emissions, electromagnetic fields and other electrical radiation surrounding paranormal phenomena. He is also experimenting with injecting energy into a paranormal event horizon using Tesla Coil technology in order to observe and record the effects. He continues to measure the effects of massive ion bombardment in a paranormal environment. He is developing a device designed to capture and analyze the phenomena referred to as orbs in order to either prove or dismiss their existence. David is also experimenting with a self designed ITC (Interdimensional Trans-Communications) device using electromagnetic field propagation as a medium of cross communication. He is also studying the environmental effects surrounding mediums and psychics when they are active in their work. David is a board member of the Professional Society for the Advancement of Paranormal Research and is currently serving as Acting Executive Director. He is the Director of the S.P.I.R.I.T. Laboratory, Co-Director of New Jersey Paranormal Resource Group, Co-Founder of New Jersey Paranormal Investigative Coalition, a professional member of the Rhine Research Center, life member of the New Jersey Ghost Hunter's Society, member of the International Paranormal Investigators, and a member of the International Paranormal Research Association. He is also a consultant for Paranexus Anomalous Research, Inc. He is a member of numerous paranormal organizations and groups. David was featured on Comcast Newsmakers in 2006. He has also been a guest on WNTI FM, and WRNJ AM-FM radio in Hackettstown, NJ, as well as a repeat guest on HSTV Channel 23 in Hackettstown on the show “Science on the Edge” hosted by Dr. Karl Hricko. He has made guest appearances on Web Radio programs such as Ecto Radio, The Shadow Hour, Dead Time Radio, Paranexus Anomalous Radio, with Royce Holleman on Paranormal Palace Radio, Paratopia Radio, and recently nationwide on Coast to Coast AM and WOIC AM in Columbia South Carolina. He co-hosts “The Devil's Advocate podcast with Dr. Stephen Rorke and has interviewed such researchers such as Dr. Susan Blackmore and Dr. Michael Persinger. Not only does David do media interviews, but he is also available as a consultant on media projects for a competitive fee. Additionally he is available for speaking engagements for an honorarium. David is currently booking presentations at conventions and universities.

In this episode, Bo Bennett and Todd Stiefel interview Dr. Susan Blackmore about near death experiences, the paranormal, consciousness, and memes. Dr. Blackmore is an English freelance writer, lecturer, sceptic, and broadcaster on psychology and the paranormal, and is best known for her book The Meme Machine. She has written and contributed to over 40 books and 60 scholarly articles and is a contributor to The Guardian newspaper.

The true history of the experiment that is said to present the strongest evidence yet for telepathic abilities.