The relationship between neuroscience and philosophy is a captivating and dynamic intersection that explores fundamental questions about the nature of the mind, consciousness, perception, and human experience. While neuroscience focuses on the scientific study of the brain and its functions, philosophy delves into inquiries about knowledge, existence, morality, and the nature of reality. In today’s episode, we discuss the dynamics of this multidisciplinary interaction between neuroscience and philosophy.
[00:36] - About Anil Seth
Anil is a Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex.
He pioneered research in the brain basis of consciousness, for over 20 years.
Anil is also the author of the best-selling book, “Being You: A New Science of Consciousness.” an instant Sunday Times Bestseller and a 2021 Book of the Year for the Economist, New Statesman, Bloomberg, and a Science Book of the Year for the Guardian and the Financial Times.
He has published more than 200 academic papers and is listed in Web of Science ‘highly cited researcher’ index, which recognizes the world’s most influential researchers over the past decade. He is the lead scientist on the groundbreaking Dreamachine project.
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