Holberg Prize Talks The 2023 Holberg Debate on Consciousness: A. Seth, T. Luhrman, & R. Sheldrake
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Dec 8, 2023 
Joining the discussion are Anil Seth, a neuroscientist passionate about consciousness, anthropologist Tanya Luhrmann, and biologist Rupert Sheldrake, known for his unorthodox ideas. They explore whether consciousness stems solely from the brain or transcends it. The conversation delves into personal experiences versus cultural influences on perception and delves into fascinating topics like tulpamancy, the concept of the extended mind, and the historical evolution of consciousness. Together, they challenge conventional views and inspire new ways of understanding our minds.
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Anesthesia Oblivion
- Anil Seth recounts ceasing to exist during a small operation under general anesthesia.
- Waking up felt different from normal sleep, with no sense of time continuity.
Defining Consciousness
- Consciousness is defined as the state where "there is something it is like to be that organism", like a bat.
- Inanimate objects presumably have no inner experience.
The Hard Problem
- The hard problem of consciousness questions how physical processes create inner life.
- It assumes this process occurs within the brain.