Where Is My Mind?
Ep. 2: Blindfolded
Aug 15, 2019
Neuroscientists and physicists discuss the brain's role in consciousness, savants' extraordinary abilities, near-death experiences, psychedelic effects, scientific resistance to new ideas, and the existence of telepathy and psychic powers.
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Quick takeaways
- Consciousness may originate outside the body, using the brain as a filter.
- Savants exhibit exceptional abilities due to unique brain wiring, suggesting varied access to consciousness.
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The Brain as a Vehicle for Consciousness
The podcast episode challenges the mainstream view that the brain is the creator of consciousness. Instead, it proposes that the brain acts as a vehicle or filter for consciousness that originates outside the body. Examples such as savants with unique access to information, individuals with near-death experiences who have lucid memories despite impaired brain function, and the effects of psychedelics on consciousness support this idea.
