Keith Frankish: What is Descartes' Prison? Illusionism as Intuition Pumps for Consciousness Theories

Aug 2, 2024

Keith Frankish, an Honorary Reader in Philosophy, dives into the realm of consciousness and illusionism. He discusses 'Descartes' Prison,' where he presents complex philosophical ideas in relatable terms. The conversation highlights the distinction between illusionism and surrealism, comparing consciousness to magic. Ethical ramifications of illusionism are explored, along with the mechanics of perception and reactivity. Frankish also critiques prevailing theories on consciousness, urging a fresh perspective on subjective experiences and their interpretations.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Ethics Unveiled: Philosophers vs. Everyday Thinkers

04:41 • 20min

The Illusions of Consciousness

24:44 • 18min

Crafting Accessible Philosophy: The Journey of Descartes' Prison

43:02 • 3min

Exploring Illusionism and Consciousness

46:11 • 7min

Exploring the Depths of Consciousness

53:27 • 18min

The Dynamics of Consciousness

01:11:32 • 11min

Understanding Activity Schema and Attention Schema Theories

01:22:11 • 3min

Understanding Consciousness and Reactivity

01:25:03 • 27min

Illusions of Time: Perception and Reality

01:52:25 • 4min

Exploring Determinism, Free Will, and Unique Perceptual Models

01:56:49 • 2min

Philosophical Perspectives on Idealism and Reality

01:59:07 • 18min

Illusionism in Consciousness

02:16:37 • 18min

Exploring Free Will and Determinism

02:35:05 • 6min

Exploring Memory and Theoretical Concepts in Consciousness

02:41:11 • 2min

Embracing Complexity in Consciousness

02:42:57 • 5min

Keith Frankish is a Honorary Reader in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield, a Visiting Research Fellow at The Open University, & an Adjunct Professor with the Brain & Mind Programme in Neurosciences at the University of Crete. He is the author of "Mind and Supermind" & "Consciousness", as well as numerous journal articles & book chapters. He is the editor of "Illusionism as a Theory of Consciousness" & the co-editor of "In Two Minds: Dual Processes and Beyond", "New Waves in Philosophy of Action", "The Cambridge Handbook of Cognitive Science", & "The Cambridge Handbook of Artificial Intelligence". Keith’s research interests lie mainly in philosophy of mind, and he is known for defending an illusionist theory of phenomenal consciousness, an action-based account of conscious thought, and a two-level view of the human mind. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (0:50) - Philosophy of Philosophers & Ethics of Ethicists (7:48) - Daniel C. Dennett (a tribute) (19:24) - The Four Horsemen (New Atheism) (25:12) - Consciousness & Illusionism Explained (33:06) - Illusionism vs Surrealism (Redder than Red) (43:13) - Descartes' Prison (47:54) - Ethical Implications of Illusionism (51:20) - François Kammerer's work on Illusionism (1:09:32) - Robert Lawrence Kuhn's "Landscape of Consciousness" (1:12:00) - Reactivity Schema Theory (answer to the "Illusion Problem") (1:32:36) - Questions for Keith from X (2:09:25) - Idealism (2:11:31) - Is IIT pseudoscience? (2:21:15) - Illusionism is an Intuition Pump for Consciousness (2:27:40) - Tricks of the Mind (2:35:15) - Free Will Compatibilism (2:43:08) - Keith's final thoughts EPISODE LINKS: - Keith's Website: https://www.keithfrankish.com/ - Keith's Round 1: https://youtu.be/QxDYG0K360E - Mind Chat Podcast: https://youtube.com/@mindchat - Keith's Twitter: https://twitter.com/keithfrankish?s=20 - Keith's Illusionism Lectures: https://tinyurl.com/bddbcyyu CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drtevinnaidu - X: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu ============================= Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.