Consciousness, Free Will, and Psychedelics: Exploring Mysteries of the Mind | World Science Festival

World renowned neurophysiologist and computational neuroscientist Christof Koch joins Brian Greene to discuss how decades of experimental and theoretical investigation have shaped his understanding of consciousness and the brain -- and how recent psychedelic experiences have profoundly reshaped his perspective on life and death. This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation. Participant: Christof Koch Moderator: Brian Greene #Consciousness #worldsciencefestival #briangreene #christofkoch #Psychedelics #FreeWill Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/worldsciencef... ABOUT WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL: The World Science Festival (WSF) is a multimedia organization bringing the most transformative ideas in science to global audiences. Through long- and short-form videos spanning physics, cosmology, quantum mechanics, biology, neuroscience, consciousness, medicine, space exploration, the dilemma of free will, artificial intelligence, engineering, robotics, and beyond. WSF gathers world-renowned scientists, artists, and thinkers for dynamic discussions, debates, lectures, performances, films, and immersive live experiences. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, the World Science Festival is a production of the World Science Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to cultivate a public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future. With live events reaching millions worldwide and hundreds of millions of digital views, WSF continues to expand its global impact through festivals, educational initiatives like World Science U, and digital content that explores the near and far future of our world. FOLLOW WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL: Website: https://worldsciencefestival.com/ Instagram:   / worldscifest   TikTok:   / worldscifest   X(Twitter):   / worldscifest   Facebook:   / worldsciencefestival   LinkedIn:   / world-science-festival   Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Participant Introduction 03:19 - Examining The Mystery Of Consciousness 09:00 - Approaching Consciousness As A Physicist 17:54 - Crafting Theories About Consciousness 26:19 - A Brief Look Into The Causal Powers Of Consciousness 43:12 - The Question Of Free Will 51:46 - Introspection As A Tool For Examining The Mind 01:22:52 - Credits Consciousness, Free Will, and Psychedelics: Exploring Mysteries of the Mind    / @worldsciencefestival