Evolution of the Brain: Creation of the Self, by Sir John Eccles, delves into the complex relationship between the brain and consciousness. Eccles, a Nobel laureate in physiology, presents a theory that integrates scientific findings with philosophical perspectives. He argues that the brain's structure and function are not solely responsible for consciousness, proposing a role for a non-material self or soul. The book explores the evolution of the brain, the emergence of consciousness, and the implications for understanding the nature of self. It's a significant contribution to the mind-body problem, challenging purely materialistic explanations of consciousness. Eccles's work continues to inspire debate and research in neuroscience and philosophy of mind.
The book tells the story of Colton Burpo, who after surviving an emergency appendectomy, began sharing detailed and biblically accurate descriptions of his experiences in heaven. He described meeting long-departed family members, seeing Jesus and the angels, and experiencing the love of God. The story, retold by his father Todd Burpo, offers a childlike perspective on eternity and the nature of heaven, which has inspired many with its simplicity and faithfulness to biblical accounts[2][3][5].
Does the soul survive death—or is consciousness just brain chemistry? In this mind-bending episode, Father Spitzer takes us into the eerie world where science meets the supernatural. He shares real cases that defy everything we thought we knew: patients speaking with no brain activity, a man living a normal life with almost no brain, and a 4-year-old recounting his sister’s miscarriage—before he was even born. Even unborn babies might experience consciousness.
If the brain isn’t the source of consciousness, science may be closer to proving the soul than ever before.
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:09 - Fr Spitzer’s background
00:06:40 - Is logic from the soul or brain?
00:10:26 - EveryLife
00:11:26 - Understanding the human brain
00:14:09 - If you had a brain transplant, would you still be you?
00:16:21 - Self consciousness survives death
00:22:00 - Good Ranchers
00:23:13 - Is the brain really necessary?
00:32:29 - Seven Weeks
00:33:16 - These are secular, not religious, arguments
00:43:27 - Lucidity hour before death
00:55:29 - Consciousness and Ab*rtion
01:06:45 - Personality Disorders
01:08:47 - Narcissists
01:12:46 - Transhumanism, etc
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