Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

Exploring the Intersection of Philosophy and Physics w/ Bernardo Kastrup [Ep. 416]

May 19, 2024

Join Brian Keating as he explores the intersection of philosophy and physics with renowned philosopher and computer engineer Bernardo Kastrup. They discuss the nature of reality, the mind-body problem, psychedelics, AI, and fundamental questions in cosmology. Kastrup's work on metaphysical idealism and his insights on consciousness, cosmology, and artificial intelligence make for a fascinating intellectual journey.

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Bernardo Kastrup

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Quick takeaways

Exploring the intersection of physics and philosophy reveals profound intellectual exploration beyond conventional boundaries.

Contrast between experimental cosmology and theoretical/philosophical realms in understanding reality's foundation through physical evidence versus abstract speculation.

Embracing a balance between faith and evidence, agnosticism, atheism, and religious practices reflect nuanced dynamics between religion and science.

Deep dives

Nature of Reality & Intersection of Physics and Philosophy

Exploring the intersection of physics and philosophy reveals a rich history where these realms collide. The evolution from natural philosophy to distinct disciplines opens the gateway to profound intellectual exploration beyond conventional boundaries. Conversations with philosopher and computer engineer Bernardo Castroop delve into fundamental questions encompassing reality, the mind-body dilemma, psychedelics, AI, and the depths of quantum physics and cosmology.

Introduction

2min

Philosophy, Physics, and Cosmology

8min

Engagement with Twitter, Podcasts, and Philosophical Empiricism

4min

Exploring the Intersection of Philosophy and Physics

25min

A Journey of Personal Reflection and Spiritual Exploration

17min

Reflections on Galileo, Practicing Agnosticism, and the Intersection of Religion and Science

6min

Exploration of Human Uniqueness and Genetic Fine Tuning

5min

Exploring Empirical Physics and Abstract Theories

30min

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Ever wondered what happens when the realms of physics and philosophy collide?

You get an unparalleled intellectual odyssey that goes far beyond the limits of traditional discourse. Join me and the renowned philosopher and computer engineer Bernardo Kastrup as we explore the nature of reality, the mind-body problem, psychedelics, AI, and some of the most fundamental questions in cosmology.

Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental.

He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the ‘Casimir Effect’ of Quantum Field Theory was discovered).

Formulated in detail in many academic papers and books, his ideas have been featured in Scientific American, the Institute of Art and Ideas, the Blog of the American Philosophical Association, and Big Think, among others. Bernardo’s most recent book is The Idea of the World: A multi-disciplinary argument for the mental nature of reality. For more information, freely downloadable papers, videos, etc., please visit www.bernardokastrup.com.

Our thought-provoking conversation was led by Fidias Panayiotou, who took us on an exciting journey from empirical observations to abstract speculations.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00:00 Intro
00:06:11 My thoughts on Bernardo’s theory
00:23:41 The true potential of AI
00:39:11 Spirituality and God
00:45:47 Bernardo’s experiences with psychedelics
00:55:51 How I discovered Galileo
01:02:42 The problem of fine-tuning
01:07:50 Getting lost in abstraction
01:15:05 Why I have a podcast
01:24:37 The case for idealism
01:33:25 Why you should be interested in astrophysics
01:37:14 Outro

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