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The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God
25. The Believing Brain: How Iain McGilchrist rediscovered the soul
Jul 23, 2024
Atheist neuroscientists revisit a 25-year-old bet on consciousness, hinting at a resurgence of belief in the soul. Discussions on atheist-materialist views, panpsychism, and dualism in understanding consciousness. Ex-atheist Jen Fulwiler shares her journey to belief in God. Iain McGilchrist uncovers how a new mind understanding leads back to God.
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- Consciousness's mystery challenges neuroscience, with subjective experiences eluding physical explanations.
- Emergent materialist views face resistance from philosophers like Chalmers, highlighting consciousness's unexplained aspects.
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25-Year Bet on Consciousness Among Philosophers
Philosopher David Chalmers recounts winning a case of wine after a 25-year bet with neuroscientist Christoph Koch on consciousness. Koch believed neuroscience would solve human consciousness, while Chalmers differed, asserting a need for more than material understanding. Chalmers' win in 2023 acknowledged neuroscience's failure to solve the mind's mystery despite significant efforts.
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