Closer To Truth

What Makes Brains Conscious?

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Oct 11, 2023
Guest
Christof Koch
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Arnold Scheibel
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John Mazziotta
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Joseph LeDoux
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Stephen Chorover
Neuroscientists, neurologists, and cognitive scientists explore the nature of consciousness and its relationship with the brain. They discuss the role of the thalamus, the mind-body problem, brain lesions, social behavior, and the limitations of brain science in understanding subjective experience.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring Consciousness: From Animals to Humans
01:45 • 9min
3
Exploring the Mind-Body Problem and Neural Correlates of Consciousness
10:20 • 11min
4
Exploring the Effects of Brain Lesions and Context on Consciousness and Social Behavior
21:01 • 3min
5
Understanding Patterns of Interaction and Consciousness
23:52 • 3min