
The Channel McGilchrist Podcast
This is a series of dialogues between Iain McGilchrist and Alex Gomez-Marin exploring The Matter with Things chapter by chapter.
To purchase The Matter with Things
Hardback internationally https://Amazon.com and https://BookDepository.com
Hardback UK only https://ChannelMcGilchrist.com , https://Amazon.co.uk and other booksellers nationwide
Kindle on https://www.amazon.co.uk and https://www.amazon.com
You can read Dr. Gomez-Marin's work at https://behavior-of-organisms.org/ and follow him on twitter as @behaviOrganisms
Latest episodes

Mar 24, 2025 • 55min
Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 29: Epilogue
This series of dialogues between Iain McGilchrist and Alex Gomez-Marin explores Iain's latest book The Matter with Things. In this final episode, the epilogue, Iain and Alex reflect on their conversations about the chapter dialogues and the book itself.
To purchase The Matter with Things
Hardback internationally https://Amazon.com and https://BookDepository.com
Hardback UK only https://ChannelMcGilchrist.com , https://Amazon.co.uk and other booksellers nationwide
Kindle on https://www.amazon.co.uk and https://www.amazon.com
To attend Dr Iain McGilchrist's only full day's live seminar in London in April 2023 click here https://channelmcgilchrist.com/the-ma...
You can read Dr. Gomez-Marin's work at https://behavior-of-organisms.org/ and follow him on twitter as @behaviOrganisms
Dr Àlex Gómez-Marín is a Spanish physicist turned neuroscientist. He holds a PhD in theoretical physics and a Masters in biophysics from the University of Barcelona. He was a research fellow at the EMBL-CRG Centre for Genomic Regulation and at the Champalimaud Center for the Unknown in Lisbon. His research spans from the origins of the arrow of time to the neurobiology of action-perception in flies, worms, mice, humans and robots. Since 2016 he is the head of the Behavior of Organisms Laboratory at the Instituto de Neurociencias in Alicante, where he is an Associate Professor of the Spanish Research Council. Combining high-resolution experiments, computational and theoretical biology, and continental philosophy, his latest research concentrates on real-life cognition and consciousness.
Alex is the Director of the Pari Center, Italy https://paricenter.com

Mar 17, 2025 • 2h 13min
Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 28: Ch 28 - The sense of the sacred
This series of dialogues between Iain McGilchrist and Alex Gomez-Marin explores Iain's latest book The Matter with Things. In Episode 28 Iain and Alex discuss Chapter 28, The sense of the sacred, the final chapter of the book.
To purchase The Matter with Things
Hardback internationally https://Amazon.com and https://BookDepository.com
Hardback UK only https://ChannelMcGilchrist.com , https://Amazon.co.uk and other booksellers nationwide
Kindle on https://www.amazon.co.uk and https://www.amazon.com
To attend Dr Iain McGilchrist's only full day's live seminar in London in April 2023 click here https://channelmcgilchrist.com/the-ma...
You can read Dr. Gomez-Marin's work at https://behavior-of-organisms.org/ and follow him on twitter as @behaviOrganisms
Dr Àlex Gómez-Marín is a Spanish physicist turned neuroscientist. He holds a PhD in theoretical physics and a Masters in biophysics from the University of Barcelona. He was a research fellow at the EMBL-CRG Centre for Genomic Regulation and at the Champalimaud Center for the Unknown in Lisbon. His research spans from the origins of the arrow of time to the neurobiology of action-perception in flies, worms, mice, humans and robots. Since 2016 he is the head of the Behavior of Organisms Laboratory at the Instituto de Neurociencias in Alicante, where he is an Associate Professor of the Spanish Research Council. Combining high-resolution experiments, computational and theoretical biology, and continental philosophy, his latest research concentrates on real-life cognition and consciousness.
Alex is the Director of the Pari Center, Italy https://paricenter.com

Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 3min
Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 27: Ch 27 - Purpose, life, nature of the cosmos
This series of dialogues between Iain McGilchrist and Alex Gomez-Marin explores Iain's latest book The Matter with Things. In Episode 27 Iain and Alex discuss Chapter 27, Purpose, life and the nature of the cosmos
To purchase The Matter with Things
Hardback internationally https://Amazon.com and https://BookDepository.com
Hardback UK only https://ChannelMcGilchrist.com , https://Amazon.co.uk and other booksellers nationwide
Kindle on https://www.amazon.co.uk and https://www.amazon.com
To attend Dr Iain McGilchrist's only full day's live seminar in London in April 2023 click here https://channelmcgilchrist.com/the-ma...
You can read Dr. Gomez-Marin's work at https://behavior-of-organisms.org/ and follow him on twitter as @behaviOrganisms
Dr Àlex Gómez-Marín is a Spanish physicist turned neuroscientist. He holds a PhD in theoretical physics and a Masters in biophysics from the University of Barcelona. He was a research fellow at the EMBL-CRG Centre for Genomic Regulation and at the Champalimaud Center for the Unknown in Lisbon. His research spans from the origins of the arrow of time to the neurobiology of action-perception in flies, worms, mice, humans and robots. Since 2016 he is the head of the Behavior of Organisms Laboratory at the Instituto de Neurociencias in Alicante, where he is an Associate Professor of the Spanish Research Council. Combining high-resolution experiments, computational and theoretical biology, and continental philosophy, his latest research concentrates on real-life cognition and consciousness.
Alex is the Director of the Pari Center, Italy https://paricenter.com

Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 22min
Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 26: Chapter 26 - Value
This series of dialogues between Iain McGilchrist and Alex Gomez-Marin explores Iain's latest book The Matter with Things. In Episode 26 Iain and Alex discuss Chapter 26, Value
To purchase The Matter with Things
Hardback internationally https://Amazon.com and https://BookDepository.com
Hardback UK only https://ChannelMcGilchrist.com , https://Amazon.co.uk and other booksellers nationwide
Kindle on https://www.amazon.co.uk and https://www.amazon.com
To attend Dr Iain McGilchrist's only full day's live seminar in London in April 2023 click here https://channelmcgilchrist.com/the-ma...
You can read Dr. Gomez-Marin's work at https://behavior-of-organisms.org/ and follow him on twitter as @behaviOrganisms
Dr Àlex Gómez-Marín is a Spanish physicist turned neuroscientist. He holds a PhD in theoretical physics and a Masters in biophysics from the University of Barcelona. He was a research fellow at the EMBL-CRG Centre for Genomic Regulation and at the Champalimaud Center for the Unknown in Lisbon. His research spans from the origins of the arrow of time to the neurobiology of action-perception in flies, worms, mice, humans and robots. Since 2016 he is the head of the Behavior of Organisms Laboratory at the Instituto de Neurociencias in Alicante, where he is an Associate Professor of the Spanish Research Council. Combining high-resolution experiments, computational and theoretical biology, and continental philosophy, his latest research concentrates on real-life cognition and consciousness.
Alex is the Director of the Pari Center, Italy https://paricenter.com

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 59min
Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 25: Chapter 25 - Matter and consciousness
This series of dialogues between Iain McGilchrist and Alex Gomez-Marin explores Iain's latest book The Matter with Things. In Episode 25 Iain and Alex discuss Chapter 25, Matter and consciousness
To purchase The Matter with Things
Hardback internationally https://Amazon.com and https://BookDepository.com
Hardback UK only https://ChannelMcGilchrist.com , https://Amazon.co.uk and other booksellers nationwide
Kindle on https://www.amazon.co.uk and https://www.amazon.com
To explore Dr Iain McGilchrist's work in greater depth and breadth, join Channel McGilchrist here https://channelmcgilchrist.com/join/
You can read Dr. Gomez-Marin's work at https://behavior-of-organisms.org/ and follow him on twitter as @behaviOrganisms
Dr Àlex Gómez-Marín is a Spanish physicist turned neuroscientist. He holds a PhD in theoretical physics and a Masters in biophysics from the University of Barcelona. He was a research fellow at the EMBL-CRG Centre for Genomic Regulation and at the Champalimaud Center for the Unknown in Lisbon. His research spans from the origins of the arrow of time to the neurobiology of action-perception in flies, worms, mice, humans and robots. Since 2016 he is the head of the Behavior of Organisms Laboratory at the Instituto de Neurociencias in Alicante, where he is an Associate Professor of the Spanish Research Council. Combining high-resolution experiments, computational and theoretical biology, and continental philosophy, his latest research concentrates on real-life cognition and consciousness.

Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 11min
Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 24: Chapter 24 - Space and matter
Dive into the fascinating relationship between space and matter, where the speakers reveal how matter is inherently spatial. Discover how different brain hemispheres perceive space and motion, challenging conventional views. Explore the depths of meaning and the cultural significance of concepts like 'ma.' The conversation spans philosophical realms, examining the intertwining of physics, consciousness, and education. Learn about the role of interdisciplinary curiosity in enhancing understanding across various subjects. It's a rich tapestry of thought!

Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 11min
Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 23: Chapter 23 - Flow and movement
Dive into the fascinating interplay between space, time, and consciousness. Explore how the dynamics of movement shape our understanding of existence. Discover the connections between memory and matter, revealing insights into artistic expressions and deeper meanings. Delve into psychedelic research and its links to physics, challenging perceptions of reality. Experience a philosophical journey through the significance of curiosity in learning, particularly in nurturing young minds in unique educational settings.

Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 17min
Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 22: Chapter 22 - Time
Delve into the profound significance of time and its impact on creativity and emotion. Explore how our understanding of 'thing' has evolved through language and experience. Engage with contrasting philosophical interpretations of time, from cyclical views to modern linear concepts. Discover the intricate dance of causation and wholeness in the physical realm, advocating for a holistic perspective. Uncover the subjective experience of time, where emotional perceptions challenge mathematical frameworks, leading to reflections on eternity and existence.

Jan 27, 2025 • 1h
Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 21: Chapter 21 - The one and the many
Dive into a fascinating exploration of the philosophical idea of 'the one and the many.' The conversation touches on unity versus individuality, critiquing bureaucracy's impact on our identities. It dives deep into the evolution of the word 'shall' in literature and its significance in our lives. The hosts also humorously tackle the absurdity of dating expectations while examining brain duality and its effect on perception. This dialogue invites listeners to rethink complexity, connection, and the nature of time in our ever-evolving existence.

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Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 23min
Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 20: Chapter 20 - The coincidentia oppositorum
Dive into the cosmic connections between opposites as contrasting forces within consciousness come to life. Discover the balance needed for creation through mythological tales and explore how humor enhances tragic narratives. Embrace the transformative power of vulnerability and the dynamics of asymmetry in life. Delve into the surprising creativity that sprouts from negation in philosophical discourse and learn how stressors can foster resilience in nature. This journey interweaves ancient wisdom with modern insights, enriching our understanding of existence.