
Mind-Body Solution
Mind-Body Solution brings together the world’s foremost thinkers - from science, philosophy, and beyond - to explore life’s most profound questions.
This channel bridges the gap between popular media and academia, offering thought-provoking conversations about consciousness, reality, meaning, and more. With rigorous yet accessible discussions, you'll uncover the complexity and wonder of the mind-body problem and the mysteries that shape our existence.
Join Dr Tevin Naidu, your host and guide, on a quest to conquer the Mind-Body Problem and take one step closer to the Mind-Body Solution.
Latest episodes

Jul 10, 2023 • 2h 28min
Bernardo Kastrup: Are We Dissociated Alters Of A Universal Mind? Understanding Analytic Idealism
Bernardo Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in Philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered).
EPISODE LINKS:
- Bernardo's Website: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/
- Bernardo's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bernardokastrup
- Full Course on Analytic Idealism: https://tinyurl.com/4djccxap
TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) - Introduction
(2:25) - Chapter I - We investigate whether our ordinary intuitions about the nature of reality and the world at large can be true at all.
(18:11) - Chapter II - We discuss why mainstream physicalism fails on all key post-enlightenment values.
(39:57) - Chapter III - We investigate the insoluble problems of constitutive panpsychism, a fashionable metaphysics that postulates consciousness to be a fundamental property of matter.
(1:26:22) - Chapter IV - We go in depth into Analytic Idealism itself, discussing how it makes sense of reality without requiring anything other than nature’s sole given: experience.
(1:38:00) - Chapter V - We review empirical evidence from the fields of foundations of physics and neuroscience of consciousness, which seems to suggest the validity of analytic idealism
(1:57:55) - Chapter VI - We discuss the important distinction between phenomenal consciousness and meta-consciousness, arguing that the so-called ‘unconscious’ reflects merely a lack of the latter, not the former.
(2:08:20) - Chapter VII - We respond to the main objections raised against Analytic Idealism. This is the closing part of the course, so Bernardo leaves you with some personal reflections about Idealism and life.
(2:26:42) - Conclusion
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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.
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Jul 3, 2023 • 1h 15min
Jude Currivan: Is The Universe A Cosmic Hologram? The Holographic Principle & Infodynamics
Dr Jude Currivan is a cosmologist, planetary healer, futurist, author, previously one of the most senior business women in the UK and co-founder of WholeWorld-View. She holds a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Reading in the UK researching ancient cosmologies and a Masters Degree in Physics from Oxford University specialising in cosmology and quantum physics. She is the author of seven books currently available in over 16 languages. Jude integrates leading edge science, research into consciousness and universal wisdom teachings into a wholistic world-view. This underpins her work aimed at enabling transformational and emergent resolutions to our collective planetary issues, raising awareness and empowering fundamental change and sustainable solutions to global problems.
EPISODE LINKS:
- Jude's Website: https://www.judecurrivan.com/
- Jude's Books: https://tinyurl.com/47aph3hk
- Whole World View Website: https://www.wholeworld-view.org/
TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) - Introduction
(2:37) - The Holographic Principle
(11:00) - Entropy vs Intropy (Thermodynamics vs Infodynamics)
(22:05) - Non-Locality & Quantum Entanglement
(28:40) - Consciousness
(32:00) - Conscious Realism (Donald Hoffman)
(34:41) - Quantum Consciousness (Roger Penrose & Stuart Hamerhoff)
(39:00) - Observer Effect
(42:20) - Applications of Infodynamics
(49:43) - Is the Universe Finite?
(53:20) - The Science Status Quo & Shifting Perspectives
(56:59) - Addressing Misinterpretations
(1:04:08) - Unity & a Whole World View (Practical Implications)
(1:12:43) - Conclusion
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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.
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Jun 26, 2023 • 58min
Susan Blackmore: Did Religions Evolve To Exploit Us? God's Memes & Consciousness Delusionism
Susan Blackmore is a freelance writer, lecturer, broadcaster, and Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth, UK. She has a degree in psychology and physiology from Oxford University (1973) an MSc and a PhD in parapsychology from the University of Surrey (1980). Her research interests include memes, evolutionary theory, consciousness, and meditation. She is author of about 15 books, 60 academic articles, 80 book contributions and many book reviews. The Meme Machine (1999) has been translated into nearly twenty other languages. She is a TED lecturer and often appears on radio, television and podcasts.
EPISODE LINKS:
- Sue's Website: https://www.susanblackmore.uk/
- Sue's Books: https://tinyurl.com/2aw75eb5
- Sue's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/239urw3j
TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) – Introduction
(0:21) – Sue’s Zen retreat
(2:56) – Sue’s interpretation of the Mind-Body Problem
(7:06) – Frankish’s Book: Illusionism as a Theory of Consciousness ft. Blackmore, Graziano, Dennett etc.
(10:57) – Sue’s version of Illusionism
(16:52) – IIT, Panpsychism & Hierarchical Bayesian Brains
(22:22) – “Am I conscious now?”
(28:55) – Delusionism vs Illusionism (ft. Friston’s Free Energy Principle)
(34:04) – Aspects of Philosophy of Mind most intriguing to Sue currently
(37:30) – “God’s Memes & How Religion’s Evolved to Exploit Us (upcoming book)
(39:54) – Atheism
(42:46) – Sue’s debate with Jordan Peterson
(46:31) – Sue’s research for the new book (Hitchens, Dawkins etc.)
(49:59) – Sue’s ideal greatest influences (Charles Darwin & William James)
(56:14) – Conclusion
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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.
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Jun 19, 2023 • 2h 11min
Donald Hoffman: Can Consciousness Create Reality? New Experiment to Test CA Theory's Implications
Donald Hoffman is Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is an author of over 120 scientific papers and three books, including “The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes.” (2019). He has a TED Talk titled “Do We See Reality as It Is?". He received a Distinguished Scientific Award of the American Psychological Association for early career research, the Rustum Roy Award of the Chopra Foundation, and the Troland Research Award of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. His writing has appeared in Scientific American, New Scientist, LA Review of Books, and Edge, and his work has been featured in Wired, Quanta, The Atlantic, Ars Technica, National Public Radio, Discover Magazine, and “Through the Wormhole” with Morgan Freeman.
EPISODE LINKS:
- Donald's Round 1: https://youtu.be/M5Hz1giUUT8
- Link to New Proposal: https://tinyurl.com/bdc5uya9
- Donald's Website: https://www.cogsci.uci.edu/~ddhoff/
- Donald's Books: https://tinyurl.com/5x7bmzbd
- Donald's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/bp7btw9a
TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) - Introduction
(0:44) - Working with Prakash & Chattophadhyay
(2:49) - Conscious Agents and the Subatomic World
(8:03) - Markovian Dynamical entities beyond Space-Time
(10:25) - Donald's new paper
(11:39) - "CANets" (Conscious Agent Nets)
(14:51) - Scientific Community's response to Don's work
(19:29) - Don's view of Physicalism & other theories of consciousness
(28:00) - Don on Bernardo Kastrup
(31:24) - Conscious agents - Decorated Permutations - Particles in Spacetime
(40:27) - Mathematical Realism
(43:11) - A step-by-step run through of each Precise Hypothesis from Don's latest paper
(44:28) - Hypothesis 1
(48:59) - Hypothesis 2
(1:17:21) - Hypothesis 3 & 4
(1:28:38) - Hypothesis 5 & 6
(1:37:47) - Future experiments & the wonder of scientific enquiry
(1:52:49) - The difference between Conscious Realism & Panpsychism
(1:58:42) - Addressing Counter Arguments & Final Thoughts
(2:10:00) - Conclusion
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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.
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Jun 9, 2023 • 2h 2min
Karl Friston: Is The Brain A Statistical Organ? The Free Energy Principle & Active Inference
Professor Karl Friston is one of the greatest neuroscientists in history. He is Professor of Neuroscience at King's College London and holds Honorary Doctorates from the University of Zurich, University of York and Radboud University. He is the world expert on brain imaging, neuroscience, and theoretical neurobiology, and pioneers the Free-Energy Principle for action and perception, with well-over 300,000 citations. Friston received the first Young Investigators Award in Human Brain Mapping (1996) and was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (1999). In 2000 he was President of the international Organization of Human Brain Mapping. In 2003 he was awarded the Minerva Golden Brain Award and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2006. He became of Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in 2012, received the Weldon Memorial prize and Medal in 2013 for contributions to mathematical biology and was elected as a member of EMBO (excellence in the life sciences) in 2014 and the Academia Europaea in (2015). He was the 2016 recipient of the Charles Branch Award for unparalleled breakthroughs in Brain Research and the Glass Brain Award - a lifetime achievement award in the field of human brain mapping.
EPISODE LINKS:
- Karl's Website: https://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/~karl/
- Karl's Books: https://tinyurl.com/2s4e9rsk
- Karl's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/y3jw534u
- Karl's Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_J._Friston
TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) - Introduction
(0:47) - I am, Therefore I Think
(212) - Free Energy Principle (FEP), Bayesian Brain & Active Inference
(6:19) - FEP Formalism & Being a Polymath
(12:10) - Computational Psychiatry & Psychopathology
(18:01) - Psychosis & Illusions (Priors vs Posteriors)
(24:33) - Does FEP defend Illusionism?
(31:49) - What is Consciousness?
(51:38) - Markov Blankets
(1:10:58) - Bridging the Gap
(1:20:27) - Future of FEP (3 Directions of Travel)
(1:30:22) - The Self & Free Will
(1:35:41) - Meaning of Life
(1:42:44) - Who Inspires Karl Friston?
(1:56:52) - Karl's recommended reading
(2:01:09) - Conclusion
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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.
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Jun 2, 2023 • 59min
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
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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.
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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.
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May 21, 2023 • 1h
Christof Koch: Can Consciousness Be Quantified? Integrated Information Theory & Neural Correlates
Professor Christof Koch is the Chief Scientist of the MindScope Program. He received his baccalaureate from the Lycée Descartes in Rabat, Morocco, his B.S. and M.S. in physics from the University of Tübingen in Germany and his Ph.D. from the Max-Planck Institute for biological Cybernetics in 1982. Subsequently, he spent four years as a postdoctoral fellow in the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and the Brain and Cognitive Sciences Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. From 1987 until 2013, Koch was a professor at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena, from his initial appointment as Assistant Professor, Division of Biology and Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences in 1986, to his final position as Lois and Victor Troendle Professor of Cognitive & Behavioral Biology. Christof joined the Allen Institute for Brain Science as Chief Scientific Officer in 2011 and became President in 2015. Christof writings and interests integrate theoretical, computational and experimental neuroscience with philosophy and contemporary trends, in particular artificial intelligence.
EPISODE LINKS:
- Christof's Website: https://christofkoch.com/
- Christof's Books: https://tinyurl.com/2p98tkr5
- Christof's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/yc797jaz
- Christof's Work: https://tinyurl.com/55bajt84
TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) - Introduction
(1:29) - Romantic Reductionism & Consciousness
(2:49) - Integrated Information Theory (IIT) & Philosophy
(7:10) - Explaining "Phi"
(14:13) - IIT & Falsifiability
(16:46) - What is considered fundamental in a theory consciousness
(19:26) - IIT's relation to other theories of consciousness
(24:15) - Multidisciplinary approach to consciousness
(28:47) - Can AI be truly conscious?
(33:53) - From Illusionism to Phenomenology
(38:06) - Descartes' Pineal Gland vs Christof's Claustrum
(40:29) - IIT & Neuropsychiatry
(44:22) - Free Will & Neural Correlates
(50:20) - Religion, Spirituality, Purpose & Meaning
(53:33) - Mortality (loss of consciousness)
(59:35) - Conclusion
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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.
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Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 21min
Noam Chomsky: Do We Have Free Will? Moral Responsibility & The Meaning Of Life
Noam Chomsky is one of the most cited scholars in modern history. He is a linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historical essayist, social critic, and political activist. Known as "the father of modern linguistics", Chomsky is also a major figure in analytic philosophy and one of the founders of the field of cognitive science. He is a Laureate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona and an Institute Professor Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and is the author of more than 150 books and well over 400 articles in major publications. Professor Chomsky has received honorary degrees from University of London, University of Chicago, Loyola University of Chicago, Swarthmore College, Delhi University, Bard College, University of Massachusetts, University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Amherst College, Cambridge University, University of Buenos Aires, McGill University, Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Tarragona, Columbia University, University of Connecticut, Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, University of Western Ontario, University of Toronto, Harvard University, University of Calcutta, and Universidad Nacional De Colombia. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Science.
EPISODE LINKS:
- Noam's Round 1: https://youtu.be/PSLlW58OZoI
- Noam's Website: https://chomsky.info/
- Noam's Books: https://tinyurl.com/3kwkhvf9
- Noam's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/hedeby8s
- Noam's Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noam_Chomsky
TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) - Introduction
(0:52) - Theories of Free Will
(5:59) - Free Will & Moral Responsibility
(14:56) - Linguistics & Historical Perspectives
(28:31) - Language & Mental Health/Illness
(42:00) - Medicalisation of the Human Experience
(50:45) - Manufacturing consent
(1:01:13) - Mechanical Philosophy, Newton, Einstein, Leibniz
(1:09:23) - Teleology, Purpose & Meaning of Life
(1:10:44) - Noam's Mount Rushmore of Philosophy/Science
(1:15:22) - Solving the Mind-Body Problem
(1:19:20) - Why is Philosophy important
(1;20:50) - Conclusion
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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.
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Oct 25, 2022 • 1h 44min
Tony Nader: Is Everything Consciousness? One Unbounded Ocean Of Consciousness
Dr Tony Nader is a Medical Doctor trained at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD. in Neuroscience), and a globally recognised Vedic Scholar. Dr Nader is an author and fellow podcaster, with his book titled: "One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness" and his podcast titled: "Consciousness Is All There Is". As Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s successor, Dr Nader is head of the international Transcendental Meditation® organisations in over 100 countries. From the Americas to Asia, from Europe to Africa, Dr Nader guides the Transcendental Meditation program and its advanced practices, and the practical applications of this technology in all areas of national life – education, health, business, defense, agriculture, and more. Dr Nader’s vision is to bring happiness, health, and peace to the minds and hearts of the whole world family.
EPISODE LINKS:
- Tony's Website: https://www.drtonynader.com/
- Tony's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrTonyNader
- Tony's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtonynader
- Tony's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTonyNader
TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) - Introduction
(0:27) - What is consciousness?
(4:10) - Scientific vs philosophical understanding of the mind
(10:56) - Eastern approach to the mind
(12:52) - Tony's shift from Physicalism to Idealism
(18:20) - Objective Idealism vs Panpsychism
(22:29) - Basic units of consciousness
(30:50) - Conscious quarks vs conscious humans (range of consciousness)
(36:59) - From altered states of consciousness to quantum mechanics
(47:16) - Consciousness is all there is (a journey)
(1:01:39) - Practicality of extreme idealism
(1:11:06) - Donald Hoffman's Idealism (Conscious Realism)
(1:15:17) - Linguistics & semantics
(1:17:38) - Transcendental meditation & religious/spiritual beliefs
(1:29:41) - Psychiatric/neurological conditions & other states of mind
(1:32:51) - Free Will & Determinism
(1:35:47) - Tony's Philosopher Mount Rushmore
(1:37:52) - Tony's final thoughts & reflections
(1:39:51) - Love, connection & unification
(1:41:36) - 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
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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.
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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.

Sep 14, 2022 • 1h 8min
Rebecca Goldstein: What's The Matter with Matter & Why Does It Matter? The Mind-Body Problem
Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a novelist, public intellectual and Professor of Philosophy. She has written ten books, both fiction and non-fiction. She graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College, receiving the Montague Prize for Excellence in Philosophy, and immediately went on to graduate work at Princeton University, receiving her Ph.D. in philosophy. She has taught at Columbia and Rutgers. She has been a visiting scholar at Brandeis University, a visiting professor in the Department of Philosophy at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, a Visiting Professor of Philosophy and English at NYU, as well as Visiting Professor of Philosophy at the New College of the Humanities, London, England. She has been the recipient of many awards, including the 2014 National Humanities Medal given by President Barack Obama, the 2011 Humanist of the Year from the American Humanist Association, the Koret Jewish Book Award in Jewish Thought for her book Betraying Spinoza, the National Jewish Book Award for Strange Attractors, and the National Jewish Book Award and the Edward Lewis Wallant Award for Mazel. Goldstein has been named a Fellow of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, a Guggenheim Fellow, a MacArthur Fellow, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She has also been awarded Whiting Foundation Fellowship.
EPISODE LINKS:
- Rebecca's Website: https://www.rebeccagoldstein.com/
- Rebecca's Books: https://tinyurl.com/2hnf7uje
- Rebecca's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/5fsb4maj
- Rebecca's Twitter: https://twitter.com/platobooktour
TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) - Introduction
(0:45) - The Mind-Body Problem & the Matter with Matter
(9:54) - Consciousness
(13:45) - Descartes & Spinoza
(18:37) - Materialism
(21:56) - Minds & behaviour in other species
(29:24) - NCCs, Artificial Intelligence & Teleology
(39:23) - Theories of consciousness
(46:03) - Free Will & Agency
(50:42) - Morality
(54:48) - Spirituality, Religion & Longing to Matter
(1:00:48) - Secular Humanism
(1:07:10) - 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
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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.
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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.
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