Patricia Churchland: Why Do We Have A Conscience? Moral Intuition & Eliminative Materialism

Patricia Churchland is Professor Emerita of Philosophy at the University of California, San Diego and an Adjunct Professor at the Salk Institute. She holds degrees from Oxford University, the University of Pittsburg and the University of British Columbia. She has contributed to the fields of philosophy of neuroscience, philosophy of the mind and neuroethics. Her research has centered on the interface between neuroscience and philosophy with a current focus on the association of morality and the social brain. She has been awarded the MacArthur Prize, The Rossi Prize for Neuroscience and the Prose Prize for Science. She has authored multiple pioneering books has has served as President of the American Philosophical Association and the Society for Philosophy and Psychology. EPISODE LINKS: - Pat's Website: https://patriciachurchland.com/ - Pat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/patchurchland - Pat's Books: https://tinyurl.com/mr48mt8k - Pat's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/26pdubts TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (1:28) - What is consciousness? (7:32) - Eliminative Materialism (14:55) - Neurophilosophy (17:57) - Atypical brains (21:44) - If mind is brain, psychiatry implications (28:58) - Evolution of awareness & sleep (34:23) - Origins of moral intuition & a conscience (41:31) - Why the transition to neuroethics? (50:58) - Neuroexistentialism & free will (59:10) - Pat's religious/spiritual views (1:06:41) - Immediate social altruism vs effective altruism (1:09:51) - Selfish gene (1:12:58) - Mental health (1:17:41) - New brain data (1:21:36) - AI (1:23:11) - Pat's book recommendations (1:26:41) - 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.