Renovatio: The Podcast
We Are Not Our Brain (Muhammad Faruque and Esme Partridge)
May 31, 2024
Muhammad Faruque and Esme Partridge challenge the materialist view of the self in this podcast. They discuss the limitations of reducing self to brain functions, explore the historical development of thermometry, and advocate for a holistic perspective beyond neuroexistentialism.
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- Challenging brain-centric view of self with holistic Islamic perspective.
- Critiquing reductionist neuroexistentialism and emphasizing interconnected spiritual nature of human identity.
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Challenging the Dominant Scientific Understanding of the Self
The podcast delves into the provocative idea that challenges the prevailing scientific view of the self as just the brain. In today's context, popular media often emphasizes brain-centric expressions, neglecting the holistic nature of individuals. This reductionist approach rooted in modern scientific revolutions and neuroscience tends to overlook the intricate complexities of human identity beyond mere physicality.
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