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Renovatio: The Podcast
The Trouble with Consciousness (Mark Delp and Esme Partridge)
Jun 1, 2024
Neuroscientist Mark Delp and philosopher Esme Partridge discuss the complexities of consciousness, delving into historical studies, Aquinas' perspective, and the quest for truth. They explore consciousness as more than awareness, emphasizing its dynamic nature and its role in transforming individuals through religion.
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- Consciousness involves affective responses and emotional experiences, going beyond simple awareness.
- Understanding consciousness should focus on outlier experiences rather than a stable norm.
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Current Understanding of Consciousness
The current discourse on consciousness includes two main contexts, one in new age spirituality and the other in technology and AI. Mark Delp critiques the prevailing narrative on consciousness, highlighting its lack of clarity and definition. He contrasts the common view of consciousness as awareness with a more intricate understanding, emphasizing the historical perspectives on consciousness that delve deeper into the nature of the mind.
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