

Exploring Consciousness with George Mashour
4 snips Jan 9, 2024
George Mashour, anesthesiologist and founder of the Michigan Psychedelic Center, joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to discuss the study of consciousness and the potential of psychedelics. They explore altered states, emergence of consciousness in infants, theories of consciousness, replicating the human brain, and the impact of psychedelics on consciousness and mental health treatment.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Psychedelics, Consciousness, and Altered States
01:46 • 15min
Emergence of Consciousness in Infants and Artificial Systems
16:38 • 6min
Exploring different theories of consciousness and the possibility of computers achieving consciousness
22:11 • 2min
Replicating the Human Brain and the Impact of Environmental Factors on Consciousness
24:32 • 8min
Exploring Psychedelics and Consciousness
33:01 • 11min
The Importance of Responsible Psychedelic Research
43:50 • 3min