The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast

Episode 109, The Mystery of Consciousness (Part I - The Debate)

Jul 3, 2022

The panel features Anil Seth, a neuroscientist renowned for his research on consciousness, alongside philosopher Laura Gow, former Archbishop Rowan Williams, and panpsychism expert Philip Goff. They dive into the big questions surrounding the nature and complexities of consciousness. The discussion ranges from contrasting reductionist views with non-reductionist theories, emphasizing the importance of both scientific and philosophical perspectives. Humor and deep reflections intertwine as they explore consciousness's mysterious ties to the universe.

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The debate highlighted the distinction between materialist and non-reductionist perspectives on consciousness, illustrating the complexities of defining subjective experiences.

Panelists emphasized the importance of philosophical inquiry alongside scientific advancements, advocating for deeper understanding of consciousness through conceptual clarity and phenomenology.

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Live Event Highlights

The live performance at Liverpool's Tongue Auditorium featured the Panseye cast and attracted over 300 attendees, including dedicated patrons from far and wide. The event recognized the contributions of panelists such as Rowan Williams, Anil Seth, Laura Gow, and Philip Gough, who engaged in a lively debate about consciousness. The audience was thanked for their support, along with key sponsors like the Department of Philosophy at Liverpool University and Premier Christian Radio, which facilitated the event's realization. Such gatherings underscore the importance of community in exploring philosophical questions.

Intro

5min

The Complex Nature of Consciousness

22min

Exploring the Complexities of Consciousness

2min

Exploring the Mysteries of Consciousness and the Universe

3min

Exploring Consciousness: Science Meets Philosophy

18min

Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement

2min

In this episode, you’ll be treated to a live performance of The Panpsycast. The event took place at Liverpool’s beautiful Tung Auditorium on 20th May 2022. Over three hundred of you purchased tickets to the event, with some of our most loyal patrons travelling thousands of miles to be with us in person.

Before you listen to the audio, we just wanted to say a huge thank you to those who came along, as well as all of our wonderful panellists – Rowan Williams, Anil Seth, Laura Gow, and Philip Goff – for participating in the debate.

A special thank you to Q Quartet, The Department of Philosophy at Liverpool University, and Premier Christian Radio for making this episode possible – as well as all of our incredible patrons. Thank you again for your support; we hope you enjoy the show.

Contents

Part I. The Debate

Part II. Further Analysis and Discussion

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Department of Philosophy, University of Liverpool

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