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Bernardo Kastrup VS Brian Keating: Psychedelics, Cosmology and Our Mind

Jan 20, 2024
Cosmologist Brian Keating and idealist philosopher Bernardo Kastrup discuss the mind-body problem, cosmology, and psychedelics. They explore the connection between philosophy and physics, AI consciousness, the transformative effects of psychedelics, and the fine tuning of life and consciousness in the universe. They also touch on topics like the interpretation of a biblical passage, the many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, and the impact of empathy.
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  • Idealism is a lens to interpret nature's behavior and sinus; Brian and Bernardo seek to falsify other hypotheses.
  • Physics informs philosophy more than philosophy informs physics; cosmology presents unique experimental challenges.

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Idealism and the Interpretation of Nature

Idealism is a lens through which to interpret nature's behavior and sinus.

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