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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
The Consciousness Iceberg [Layer 2]: The Hard Problem, Carl Jung, Nondualism, Buddhism
Aug 9, 2024
Renowned psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung joins to explore the intricate layers of consciousness. They tackle the 'Hard Problem' as posed by David Chalmers, discussing perspectives like Mysterianism and panpsychism. The conversation seamlessly bridges Jungian psychology with Buddhist philosophies on consciousness, emphasizing its dynamic nature. Listeners are invited to reflect on the interplay between Western and Eastern thought, challenging preconceived notions of self and consciousness while celebrating the rich tapestry of human experience.
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- The hard problem of consciousness illustrates the significant gap between neural activity and subjective experiences, questioning the essence of qualia.
- Advaita Vedanta's non-dualism challenges the perception of individual separation, proposing that ultimate reality and consciousness are fundamentally interconnected.
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The Hard Problem of Consciousness
The hard problem of consciousness, introduced by David Chalmers, addresses the intriguing question of why subjective experiences exist. It highlights the explanatory gap that separates neural activity in the brain from our perceptual experiences, such as the taste of chocolate or the color red. Concepts like philosophical zombies are used to illustrate this dilemma, questioning why we experience feelings at all if one could theoretically behave like a human without inner experiences. Various approaches to tackle the hard problem include Mysterianism, which suggests that human cognition may not be equipped to solve this issue, and panpsychism, proposing that consciousness is a fundamental feature inherent in all matter.
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