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Why Your Mind Works the Way That It Does – Paul Bloom : 1027

Mar 2, 2023
In this discussion, Paul Bloom, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto and a leading expert in human development, dives deep into the complexities of the mind. He explores the automated systems that shape our perceptions and connects them to concepts of free will and morality. Bloom touches on the intersection of emotion and rationality, the effects of AI like ChatGPT on cognition, and even the psychology behind enduring short-term suffering for long-term happiness. This conversation challenges our understanding of consciousness and identity while offering practical insights into leading a fulfilling life.
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Psychology and Humanism

  • Modern psychology, while reductionist and evolutionary, is compatible with human choice, morality, and responsibility.
  • It seeks to explain, not dismiss, our complex abilities like rationality and creativity.
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Mind and Body

  • We are evolved animals, and our conscious experiences arise from our physical brain.
  • Psychology acknowledges emotions and even spiritual experiences, while rejecting a Cartesian soul.
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Consciousness and the Brain

  • Paul Bloom rejects the notion of a Cartesian soul, a mystical entity separate from the brain.
  • He believes consciousness resides entirely within the brain.
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