Tor Nørretranders

In a thought-provoking discussion, Tor Nørretranders, a Danish author and expert on consciousness, explores the intricacies of human perception and the interplay between emotion and experience. They delve into how storytelling and social interactions shape our awareness. The conversation touches on 'kayak anxiety,' the transformational potential of psychedelics, and the importance of natural food sources for well-being. Nørretranders also highlights the relational nature of leadership and the significance of embracing complexity in human connections.

Tor Nørretranders, author of 'The User Illusion: Cutting Consciousness Down to Size,' discusses primary vs extended consciousness, Maxwell's demon, free will, Benjamin Libet's experiments, emergence, exformation, Julian Jaynes's theory, and the impact of information deprivation in modern living spaces.