Why the Mind-Body Problem Matters

What is the Mind-Body Problem?For thousands of years, philosophers and scientists have asked how an inner world of experience could emerge from an outer world of matter.From Plato and Descartes to modern neuroscience and AI, the Mind-Body Problem remains philosophy's oldest puzzle and science’s hardest challenge.This opening episode of Mind-Body Solution's special series, "The Mind-Body Problem Explained - An Ultimate Guide", introduces the mystery of consciousness and the major ways thinkers have tried to solve it - from dualism and idealism, to panpsychism and illusionism.Whether you're new to the topic or a seasoned philosopher of mind, this short film offers a clear, cinematic introduction to one of humanity's greatest questions:How does mind arise from matter - or does it? And what does this mean for reality itself?Mind • Matter • MeaningSubscribe to explore the series: The Mind-Body Problem Explained – An Ultimate Guide | A Mind-Body Solution Series.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – The Question | What is the Mind-Body Problem?(00:22) – Ancient Origins | Plato, Aristotle, and the Soul-Body Debate(00:53) – Descartes’ Revolution | “I think, therefore I am.”(01:18) – Modern Split | Mind and Matter in Science(01:40) – Philosophical Paths | Dualism, Physicalism, Idealism, Panpsychism(02:24) – The Hard Problem | Nagel, Chalmers, and Qualia(02:56) – The Explanatory Gap | Feeling vs Function(03:20) – Consciousness Today | Neuroscience, AI, and the Mystery of Mind(03:57) – Why It Matters | Free Will, Ethics, and Meaning(04:25) – Mind, Matter, Meaning | Toward a Mind-Body SolutionCONNECT:- Website: https://mindbodysolution.org - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MindBodySolution- Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu- Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu- Website: https://tevinnaidu.com =============================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.