Love & Philosophy #36: Feeling into the Source of Self with neuropsychologist Mark Solms
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Oct 30, 2024 Mark Solms, a renowned South African psychoanalyst and neuropsychologist, delves into the intricate connections between consciousness, emotions, and dreaming. He shares his personal journey sparked by childhood trauma, revealing how his brother’s brain injury shaped his fascination with the mind-body connection. Solms emphasizes the importance of feelings in understanding consciousness and challenges traditional views by highlighting the brainstem's vital role. Their discussion critiques conventional psychology's neglect of emotional depth, urging a more subjective approach to human experience.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Emotions and Consciousness
02:34 • 4min
The Impact of Trauma on Identity and Consciousness
06:56 • 2min
From Symbolic Play to Grounded Realities: A Reflective Childhood Memory
09:25 • 2min
Reflections on Consciousness and Childhood
11:55 • 19min
Exploring Freud: Dreams and Emotional Complexity
30:25 • 9min
The Roots of Consciousness: Beyond the Cortex
38:57 • 23min