Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal Bernardo Kastrup Λ Susan Blackmore: Conscious Illusion?
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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 Defined
- Illusionism posits that common assumptions about consciousness are wrong.
- It suggests that the "hard problem" is a misunderstanding, stemming from dualist thinking.
Kastrup's Critique of Illusionism
- Bernardo Kastrup agrees with the illusion of self but finds illusionism vague.
- He argues that specifying illusionism creates incoherence or renders it useless.
Blackmore Rejects Materialism
- Susan Blackmore rejects materialism due to the hard problem.
- She believes that experience arising from brain processes is nonsensical.
