Phenomena vs Noumena with Bernardo Kastrup and Christof Koch

#cognitivescience #consciousness #metaphysics #neuroscience #philosophy #metaphysicalexploration #buddhism #phenomenology #physics #idealism #philosophyofmind #reincarnation In Philosophy Babble - The Great Minds Series In this instalment; We have two exceptional guests, Professor Christof Koch, Chief Scientist and President of the Allen Institute for Brain Science. Renowned for his pioneering work in neural correlates of consciousness and the development of Integrated Information Theory (IIT). Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, a leading philosopher of mind and computer scientist, known for his extensive research on metaphysical idealism and the nature of reality. Dr. Kastrup’s work explores the philosophical underpinnings of consciousness and the implications of quantum mechanics on our understanding of existence. Details: Christof Koch Book: The Feeling Of Life Itself https://amzn.eu/d/5GOeaBy Website: https://christofkoch.com Photo credit: Erik Dinnel, Allen Institute. Bernardo Kastrup Book: https://tinyurl.com/4vs5xb34 Website: https://www.bernardokastrup.com Channel:    / @bernardokastrup   This engaging conversation, streamed live on Clubhouse under @philosophybabble, featured Koch and Kastrup delving into the nuances of non-dual minimal phenomenology and pure experience. They explored a wide range of topics including Integrated Information Theory (IIT), personal insights influencing their scientific perspectives, and complex discussions on brain functions like hemisphere dissociation and the nature of lucid dreamless sleep. The dialogue also covered transformative states in therapy, the conceptual differences between phenomena and noumena, and the implications of brain death. They questioned the consciousness of artificial intelligence and discussed the role of physicalism in scientific exploration. Throughout the session, they skilfully integrated academic rigour with neuroscience, providing profound insights into the connections between consciousness, perception, and self-identity. Timecode 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - Explanation of Integrated Information Theory (IIT) Ontology 07:35 - Christof Discusses His Personal Experiences 14:12 - Bernardo Supports Christof’s Work with IIT Perspectives 20:07 - Discussion on Dissociation and Hemisphere Split 24:22 - Exploring Lucid Dreamless Sleep 28:03 - Discussing Transformational States and Ego Resolution in Therapy 36:56 - Phenomena vs. Noumena: Conceptual Differences 46:02 - What Happens When the Brain Dies? 51:00 - Is Artificial Intelligence Conscious or Simply Mirroring Human Actions? 01:01:33 - Physicalism as a Tool in Scientific Exploration 01:07:16 - Prakash’s Mission Overview 01:17:48 - Investigating the Blind Side 01:25:49 - We are doing a Live Satsang! 01:27:02 - Deep Dive into Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) 01:42:50 - Koch Jokes About Planarians 01:43:39 - Vinod Explores the Ultimate Source of Reality 01:51:52 - Functions of the Peripheral Nervous System Explored 01:57:41 - The Case of Wine Discussion with David Chalmers PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY DONATING TO - https://paypal.me/philosophybabble?co... MASSIVE THANK YOU TO THE TEAM AND EVERYONE THAT JOINED US ON THAT DAY. JOIN US AT: CLUBHOUSE FOR FUTURE LIVE SESSION Clubhouse: @philosophybabble Copyright © 2024 by Philosophy Babble. All rights reserved.