80k After Hours Highlights: #206 – Anil Seth on the predictive brain and how to study consciousness
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Nov 15, 2024 
Neuroscientist Anil Seth, director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science, dives deep into the intriguing world of consciousness. He discusses how our brains interpret reality and generate perceptions, shaping our emotional states. Seth also explores the fascinating relationship between psychedelics and consciousness, suggesting they distort rather than reveal deeper truths. He sheds light on the physical footprint of consciousness in the brain and how to study its neural correlates, making for a captivating discussion on the essence of being.
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