Angela Mendelovici: What Is The Role Of Qualia? Phenomenal Intentionality Theory & Consciousness

Angela Mendelovici' is Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Western Ontario. Previously, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Philosophy at The Australian National University, a graduate student at the Department of Philosophy at Princeton University, and an undergrad at McGill University. She is the author of "The Phenomenal Basis of Intentionality" (2018) as well as dozens of philosophical publications. Her research is in the philosophy of mind, specifically on Phenonal Intentionality Theory (PIT), and the relationship between consciousness and reality. EPISODE LINKS: - Angela's Website:https://tinyurl.com/5dprecn5 - Angela's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/29hfu6d6 - Angela's channel: https://youtube.com/@braininavat4eva TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (0:37) - What is Intentionality? (4:28) - The role of Qualia (8:38) - Phenomenal Intentionality (13:01) - Mismatch Cases & the problem with Tracking Theories (15:03) - Phenomenal Intentionality Theory (PIT) and Thought (22:22) - Consciousness & The Explanatory Gap (26:00) - Can PIT find the Mind-Body Solution? (33:00) - PIT and "Other Minds" (AI to Aliens) (35:10) - Free Will & Morality (39:03) - Angela's inspirations in the field (47:45) - Connecting Consciousness to Reality (49:42) - Unconscious states (53:10) - Future of PIT and Avoiding PITfalls (57:57) - Conclusion 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.