Fidias EU Parliament Why Materialism Is Wrong - Bernardo Kastrup
Aug 11, 2023
Computer scientist and philosopher Bernardo Kastrup discusses consciousness, materialism, idealism, and the mind-body problem. They propose an alternative theory that includes the influence of mental states on emotions and argue that perception is a cognitive representation. They explore the concept of dissociation in the mind of nature, discuss idealism, conscious realism, and panpsychism, and question the incoherence of free will. They also reflect on the positive impact of adopting philosophical beliefs and explore the connection between doing something useful and feeling energized.
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The Mind-Body Problem Explained
- The mind-body problem arises because we cannot explain how physical brain activity generates the qualities of consciousness.
- Physical parameters fail to account for the subjective experience of sensations like color or taste.
Materialism's Abstract Reality
- Materialism claims physical reality is pure abstraction without inherent qualities.
- Qualities like color or taste are brain-generated, making the external world devoid of experiential qualities.
External World as Mental States
- The external world is mental and affects our inner mental states like thoughts influence emotions.
- This view removes the 'hard problem' by explaining perception as interaction between mental states.