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Bernardo Kastrup Λ Susan Blackmore: Conscious Illusion?
Jun 16, 2023
Susan Blackmore, a psychologist and expert on consciousness, teams up with Bernardo Kastrup, a philosopher and former computer scientist, to unravel the mysteries of consciousness. They embark on a fascinating exploration of illusionism, debating whether consciousness is a mere illusion or a fundamental aspect of reality. Their discussion challenges traditional views on identity, free will, and materialism. They also touch upon personal experiences related to mindfulness and dissociation, pushing the boundaries of how we understand perception and the self.
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- Illusionism challenges our assumptions about consciousness and invites exploration into the construction of our model of consciousness.
- Analytic idealism suggests that consciousness is fundamental and views the physical world as a subjective manifestation of the mental, offering an alternative to traditional materialism.
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