Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Bernardo Kastrup on Idealism, Materialism, The Self, and the Connectedness of You and I

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Feb 20, 2021
Bernardo Kastrup, a philosopher with two PhDs, dives deep into the world of analytical idealism, challenging the traditional materialist view of consciousness. He discusses the complexities of the self and the nature of existence, questioning why only certain entities, like humans, possess consciousness. Kastrup critiques reductionism in explaining phenomena and explores theories of truth and randomness. He also contemplates the idea of a collective consciousness and the philosophical implications of life's interconnectedness.
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Bernardo's Path to Idealism

  • Bernardo Kastrup's journey to idealism wasn't through Eastern traditions.
  • It stemmed from studying AI and realizing consciousness isn't created, but fundamental.
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Materialism's Flaw

  • Materialism posits an abstract external world, while qualities of experience exist in our minds.
  • Kastrup argues this creates an unbridgeable gap between quantity and quality.
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Matter as Appearance

  • Kastrup argues matter isn't the cause of consciousness, but a perspective of mental processes.
  • He suggests our errors are conflating image with reality and description with territory.
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