THIRD EYE DROPS Mind Meld 179 | The Geometry of Consciousness with Philosopher Philip Goff
Nov 21, 2019
In this engaging discussion, philosopher Philip Goff, author of Galileo's Error, dives deep into the complexities of consciousness. He argues for the need to redefine our understanding of this fundamental aspect of existence and explores the concept of panpsychism, suggesting that consciousness might be inherent in all matter. The conversation challenges traditional materialism, linking consciousness with quantum mechanics, and highlights the importance of integrating subjective experiences, such as art and meditation, into our quest for understanding reality.
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Defining Consciousness
- Consciousness encompasses our inner subjective experiences, like feelings and sensations.
- The challenge lies in integrating this inner world with our scientific understanding of matter.
Materialism's Shortcomings
- Materialism struggles to capture the qualitative nature of consciousness using a purely quantitative vocabulary.
- Physical science describes what matter does, not what it is.
Panpsychism: A Middle Way
- Panpsychism posits consciousness as the intrinsic nature of matter, bridging the gap in physical science's description.
- This view integrates consciousness into our scientific narrative while preserving the reality of subjective experience.
