Mind-Body Solution

Risto Miikkulainen is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin and AVP of Evolutionary Intelligence at Cognizant AI Labs. He received an M.S. in Engineering from the Helsinki University of Technology (now Aalto University) in 1986, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA in 1990. His current research focuses on methods and applications of neuroevolution, evolutionary computation, machine learning, cognitive science as well as neural network models of natural language processing and vision; he is an author of over 450 articles in these research areas. In 2016, he was named Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for contributions to techniques and applications for neural and evolutionary computation. EPISODE LINKS: - Risto's Website https://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/risto/ - Risto's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/55dkv4kv - Cognizant: https://cognizant.com/ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (1:13) - Evolution of Future Minds (4:37) - Sci-fi Influences (6:29) - Computational Models in Medicine (12:04) - AI & Human Minds (16:45) - Consciousness Models (20:53) - Similarities Between Biology & Computers (24:25) - Computing Human Behaviour (32:18) - Computer Algorithms vs Human Psychology (39:43) - Human Augmentation (Superhuman) (45:11) - Neuroevolution & Evolutionary Computation (1:00:15) - Cognizant AI Labs (1:03:18) - Ethical Dilemmas in AI (1:11:25) - Risto's AI Vision For The Future (1:15:41) - 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.

Raymond Tallis is Professor Emeritus of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Manchester. He is a philosopher, poet, novelist, cultural critic, and a retired physician and clinical neuroscientist. He trained in medicine at Oxford University and at St Thomas’ in London and has 4 honorary degrees: DLitt (Hull, 1997) and Litt.D. (Manchester, 2001) for contributions to the humanities; and DSc (St George’s Hospital Medical School, 2015; University of East Anglia, 2017) for contributions to medicine. He was an editor and major contributor to two key textbooks in the field, The Clinical Neurology of Old Age and Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology and author of over 200 original scientific articles, including papers in Nature Medicine, Brain, Lancet. He has published fiction, poetry, and over 30 books on the philosophy of mind, metaphysics, philosophical anthropology, and literary and cultural criticism. Some of his works include: Aping Mankind (2010), Of Time and Lamentation. Reflections on Transience (2017; 2019), An Essay on the Mystery of the Sense-Making Animal (2018), Sunburst (2019), Seeing Ourselves. Reclaiming Humanity from God and Science (2020) and Freedom: An Impossible Reality (2021). EPISODE LINKS: - Raymond's Website: https://tinyurl.com/2nentc3x - Raymond's Work Site: https://tinyurl.com/32p9fpvc - Raymond's Books: https://tinyurl.com/3s5b9f98 TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (0:40) - Ontological Agnosticism (7:07) - Philosophers who have influenced Raymond (10:00) - Nature of Time (16:43) - Nature of Reality (22:15) - Scientism & Psychiatry (29:17) - Consciousness & Intentionality (39:47) - Determinism, Laplace's demon & Benjamin Libet (47:44) - Compatibilism & Free Will (58:09) - Animal Consciousness (1:04:25) - Artificial Intelligence (1:10:38) - Religion & Humanism (1:16:40) - Extraterrestrial Minds (1:19:07) - Advice for Young Naturalists (1:22:45) - Philosophy/Book Recommendations (1:26:38) - Raymond's Book "Freedom: An Impossible Reality" (1:31:51) - Quantum Consciousness, Panpsychism, Illusionism (1:37:55) - 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.

Nicholas Humphrey is Professor Emeritus of Psychology, London School of Economics, Visiting Professor of Philosophy, New College of the Humanities, & Senior Member, Darwin College, Cambridge. He has been Lecturer in Psychology at Oxford, Assistant Director of the Sub-department of Animal Behaviour at Cambridge, Senior Research Fellow in Parapsychology at Cambridge, Professor of Psychology at The New School for Social Research, New York, & School Professor at the London School of Economics. He is best known for his work on the evolution of human intelligence & consciousness. His books include "Consciousness Regained", "Leaps of Faith", "The Inner Eye", "Soul Searching", "Seeing Red", "Soul Dust" & many more. He has been the recipient of several honours, including the Martin Luther King Memorial Prize, the British Psychological Society’s book award, the Pufendorf Medal, the International Mind & Brain Prize, & is the only scientist ever to edit the literary journal Granta. EPISODE LINKS: - Nick's Website: http://www.humphrey.org.uk/ - Nick's Books: https://tinyurl.com/tkcmfx3d - Royal Institute: https://youtu.be/NHXCi6yZ-eA - Debate (ft. Philip Goff & Susan Blackmore): https://youtu.be/bAaB5a4kwSU TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (0:20) - The Self, Soul & Consciousness (5:40) - Illusionism (13:14) - Soul Niche (22:18) - Strange Loops & Attractor States (29:23) - Consciousness in Primates & "Blindsight" (39:57) - Sensation vs Perception (47:09) - Limits of Sentience (55:13) - Change of Perspective (1:00:25) - Phenomenal Surrealism (1:10:10) - Panpsychism (1:16:33) - Views on Religion (1:27:59) - AI, Robots & Space Exploration (1:44:00) - Human Augmentation (1:50:10) - Psychedelics & Spirituality (1:56:33) - Evolution of Suicide (2:01:09) - Altruistic Suicide, Euthanasia & Other Suicides (2:10:30) - Sentience to Suicide (2:18:51) - Learning From Our Past & Moving Forward (2:26:20) - 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.

Keith Frankish is a Honorary Reader in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield, a Visiting Research Fellow at The Open University, & an Adjunct Professor with the Brain & Mind Programme in Neurosciences at the University of Crete. He is the author of "Mind and Supermind" & "Consciousness", as well as numerous journal articles & book chapters. He is the editor of "Illusionism as a Theory of Consciousness" & the co-editor of "In Two Minds: Dual Processes and Beyond", "New Waves in Philosophy of Action", "The Cambridge Handbook of Cognitive Science", & "The Cambridge Handbook of Artificial Intelligence". Keith’s research interests lie mainly in philosophy of mind, and he is known for defending an illusionist theory of phenomenal consciousness, an action-based account of conscious thought, and a two-level view of the human mind. EPISODE LINKS: - Keith's Website: https://www.keithfrankish.com/ - Keith's Twitter: https://twitter.com/keithfrankish?s=20 - Keith's Aeon Essays: https://aeon.co/users/keith-frankish - Keith's Illusionism Lectures: https://tinyurl.com/bddbcyyu CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (0:44) - Mind-Body Problem & Cartesian Dualism (13:19) - David Chalmers & The Hard Problem (20:25) - Illusionism (32:07) - Access vs phenomenal (43:42) - Daniel Dennett & the Cartesian Theater (56:39) - Weak & strong Illusionism (1:06:46) - Supporters of Illusionism (1:14:43) - Counter-arguments (1:30:28) - Knowledge argument (1:45:32) - Ethical implications of Illusionism (1:56:54) - Phenomenological psychopathology (2:04:08) - Derren Brown & "Tricks of the Mind" (2:14:52) - Nicholas Humphrey & "Soul Dust" (2:26:55) - Keith's next book: "Descartes's Prison" (2:31:16) - Paul Broks & "Into the Silent Land" (2:36:58) - Psychological Zombies & Philosophical Zombies (2:48:21) - Religion & expressions of humanity (2:55:16) - 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.

Lisa Feldman Barrett is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University and is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She also holds appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she is Chief Science Officer for the Center for Law, Brain & Behavior. In addition to the books "Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain" and "How Emotions are Made", Dr. Barrett has published over 240 peer-reviewed, scientific papers appearing in Science, Nature Neuroscience, and other top journals in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, as well as six academic volumes published by Guilford Press. She has also given a popular TED talk with over 6 million views. EPISODE LINKS: - Lisa's Website: https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/ - Lisa's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LFeldmanBarrett?s=20 - TED: https://youtu.be/0gks6ceq4eQ - TEDx: https://youtu.be/ZYAEh3T5a80 TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (0:36) - What is consciousness? (8:37) - Perception vs reality (15:18) - Helmholtz, unconscious inference & the Bayesian brain (19:40) - Psychiatry, mental health, & reductionism vs holism (25:34) - Animal consciousness & other minds (28:02) - Cortex vs mid-brain (30:49) - Essentialism, semantic memories & abstract concepts (33:15) - Imposing functions, value & meaning (40:14) - Anthropology (44:03) - Free speech, social dilemmas & conflict (46:05) - Identity & politics (54:27) - Cognitive dissonance & metabolic costs (56:36) - Why do we search for a deeper understanding of the mind and universe? (59:52) - 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.

Michael Graziano is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Princeton University. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University in 1989 in Psychology. He attended graduate school in neuroscience at MIT from 1989 to 1991 and then returned to Princeton University to complete his doctoral degree in 1996, in Neuroscience and Psychology. He remained at Princeton University as a postdoctoral researcher and then as a professor of neuroscience and psychology. He's a best-selling author and has written several books including "Consciousness and the Social Brain", "Re-thinking Consciousness", "The Spaces Between Us", and much more. His scientific research focuses on the brain basis of awareness and he has proposed the "attention schema theory" (AST) - a scientific theory of subjective experience. EPISODE LINKS: - Michael's Website: https://grazianolab.princeton.edu/ - Michael's Books: https://tinyurl.com/2eufd62r - TED-ed "What is consciousness?": https://youtu.be/MASBIB7zPo4 - TED-ed "Uploading our minds": https://youtu.be/2DWnvx1NYUA - TEDx "Consciousness & the Social Brain: https://youtu.be/Zjak6YgCVdc TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (0:19) - What is consciousness? (5:50) - Subjectivity & phenomenal consciousness (9:20) - Evolution of attention, awareness & consciousness (21:55) - Humans, the cerebral cortex & focused attention (21:14) - Attention schema theory (AST) (28:10) - Attribution of consciousness, panpsychism, theory of mind (32:27) - Intramission vs extramission (physics of vision) (41:17) - Practical application of AST (e.g. autistic spectrum disorder) (51:41) - Why the study of consciousness? (57:15) - Consciousness as a caricature and/or illusion (1:00:38) - Neurological fallout, rubber hand illusion, body schemas (1:12:28) - Artificial intelligence & uploading minds (1:16:42) - Virtual realities & psychosis (1:26:28) - Social awareness & the effect of social media (1:27:29) - Current work at Graziano lab (1:32:32) - 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.