Christof Koch - Consciousness, Psychedelics, and Free Will [4K] | Ghosts in the Machine #5

Christof Koch is one of the world’s leading experts in the study of consciousness. He was the President and Chief Scientist at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, now Meritorious Investigator. He is also the Chief Scientist of the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation in Santa Monica. Christof has over 350 scientific papers and has written six books including Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic Reductionist, The Feeling of Life Itself, and Then I am Myself the World. Christof joins Yash to discuss consciousness, 5-MeO-DMT, the illusion of the self, integrated information theory, idealism, free will, and vegetarianism. This video is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not endorse, promote, or advocate the use of any substances discussed. The experiences shared involve dangerous substances that carry significant health and legal risks. Nothing here constitutes medical advice, and viewers should not attempt these activities. Always consult qualified professionals regarding health and legal matters. Timestamps: 00:00 What is consciousness? 07:08 Illusionism 14:23 Psychedelics and the illusion of the self 29:56 Idealism 38:31 Integrated Information Theory 1:03:01 Free Will 1:32:09 Vegetarianism