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Tevin Naidu: Is There A Solution To The Mind-Body Problem?

Jul 16, 2023
01:53:58
Special thanks to Sigma Series for allowing me to re-post this wonderful interview on Mind-Body Solution. Formerly named "The Truth", "Sigma Series" seeks to better understand the fundamental nature of reality through philosophy, science, & art. If you like Mind-Body Solution, you'll love this educational channel. Please check it out and don't forget to subscribe! EPISODE LINKS: - Carlos's Sigma Series: https://www.youtube.com/@SigmaCarlos - Original Interview: https://youtu.be/kMVrO-OpNFQ - Tony Nader's Interview: https://youtu.be/T2_GAcVb8yE - Theories of Everything: https://youtu.be/eouxDJMlPuM TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Highlights (1:18) - Tevin's background (9:58) - The "pure ecstasy" of freedom (12:03) - Why did Tevin decide to become a doctor? (16:40) - Crossing the threshold into television hosting (21:30) - The importance of context in media (24:44) - Tevin's castaway experiences on Survivor: South Africa (44:32) - Seed of idea for Tevin's podcast (46:25) - What even is the truth? (48:35) - Consider the optical window of earth (50:12) - Illusionism became interesting to Tevin (55:48) - Seekers of truth beware of existential nihilism (1:04:52) - Why are we humans so obsessed with the mind-body problem? (1:07:50) - Perceptions and Bayesian processing (1:09:32) - Donald Hoffman and spacetime as doomed (1:20:54) - Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett and hierarchical Bayesian brains (1:24:17) - Tevin's thoughts on panpsychism (1:25:35) - "It's a weird world we live in..." (1:28:09) - Tevin's most surprising guest so far? (1:36:16) - What's one piece of advice you'd given yourself while starting out? (1:37:13) - The time Tevin temporarily quit his podcast (1:45:48) - Summary of Tevin's hero's journey CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu/ For Business Inquiries: info@tevinnaidu.com ============================= ABOUT MIND-BODY SOLUTION: Mind-Body Solution explores the nature of consciousness, reality, free will, morality, mental health, and more. This podcast presents enlightening discourse with the world’s leading experts in philosophy, physics, neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, AI, and beyond. It will change the way you think about the mind-body dichotomy by showing just how difficult — intellectually and practically — the mind-body problem is. Join Dr. Tevin Naidu on a quest to conquer the mind-body problem and take one step closer to the mind-body solution. Dr Tevin Naidu is a medical doctor, philosopher & ethicist. He attained his Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery degree from Stellenbosch University, & his Master of Philosophy degree Cum Laude from the University of Pretoria. His academic work focuses on theories of consciousness, computational psychiatry, phenomenological psychopathology, values-based practice, moral luck, addiction, & the philosophy & ethics of science, mind & mental health. ===================== Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and audio channel contain dialog, music, and images that are the property of Mind-Body Solution. You are authorised to share the link and channel, and embed this link in your website or others as long as a link back to this channel is provided. © Mind-Body Solution

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