Dr Tony Nader is a Medical Doctor trained at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD. in Neuroscience), and a globally recognised Vedic Scholar. Dr Nader is an author and fellow podcaster, with his book titled: "One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness" and his podcast titled: "Consciousness Is All There Is". As Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s successor, Dr Nader is head of the international Transcendental Meditation® organisations in over 100 countries. From the Americas to Asia, from Europe to Africa, Dr Nader guides the Transcendental Meditation program and its advanced practices, and the practical applications of this technology in all areas of national life – education, health, business, defense, agriculture, and more. Dr Nader’s vision is to bring happiness, health, and peace to the minds and hearts of the whole world family. EPISODE LINKS: - Tony's Website: https://www.drtonynader.com/ - Tony's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrTonyNader - Tony's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtonynader - Tony's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTonyNader TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (0:27) - What is consciousness? (4:10) - Scientific vs philosophical understanding of the mind (10:56) - Eastern approach to the mind (12:52) - Tony's shift from Physicalism to Idealism (18:20) - Objective Idealism vs Panpsychism (22:29) - Basic units of consciousness (30:50) - Conscious quarks vs conscious humans (range of consciousness) (36:59) - From altered states of consciousness to quantum mechanics (47:16) - Consciousness is all there is (a journey) (1:01:39) - Practicality of extreme idealism (1:11:06) - Donald Hoffman's Idealism (Conscious Realism) (1:15:17) - Linguistics & semantics (1:17:38) - Transcendental meditation & religious/spiritual beliefs (1:29:41) - Psychiatric/neurological conditions & other states of mind (1:32:51) - Free Will & Determinism (1:35:47) - Tony's Philosopher Mount Rushmore (1:37:52) - Tony's final thoughts & reflections (1:39:51) - Love, connection & unification (1:41:36) - 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.