The Psychology Podcast

The New Science of Consciousness || Anil Seth

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Apr 6, 2023
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INSIGHT

The Real Problem of Consciousness

  • The real problem of consciousness is explaining its properties, not finding a "spark."
  • Focus on explaining how and why conscious experiences are the way they are.
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Defining Consciousness

  • Consciousness is defined by the presence of raw experience, a "what it's like" aspect.
  • It doesn't require intelligence, language, or specific cognitive functions.
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Life and Consciousness

  • Life and consciousness are intimately related.
  • Understanding consciousness requires considering our nature as living systems.
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