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Erik Hoel, a research professor at Tufts University, discusses the mystery of the mind. Topics include the latest research on consciousness, the impact of AI on understanding the self, explaining inner thoughts, the scientific proof of free will, and overcoming deterministic fatalism.
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- Consciousness is now being explored by neuroscience, highlighting the need for a paradigm shift and a satisfactory theory to understand its complexity.
- Current explanations in neuroscience focus on mapping brain activity, but fail to address the fundamental nature of consciousness.
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The search for a scientific theory of consciousness
The podcast discusses the current state of consciousness research and the pursuit of a scientific theory of consciousness. It highlights how consciousness was historically separated from science but is now being explored by neuroscience. The episode emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in neuroscience to truly understand consciousness and overcome the limitations of current approaches. It also examines the challenges and lack of funding in consciousness research, but highlights the potential impact a satisfactory theory of consciousness could have on our understanding of ourselves and technological advancements.
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