Touching a Nerve: The Self as Brain
Offered By: Santa Fe Institute via YouTube
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Overview
Explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and philosophy in this thought-provoking lecture by neurophilosopher Patricia Churchland. Delve into the biological underpinnings of human personality, near-death experiences, and decision-making processes. Examine how understanding the brain's electrical and chemical activities can reshape our perspectives on consciousness, identity, and free will. Learn how cutting-edge research in neuroscience challenges traditional notions of the self and offers new insights into age-old philosophical, ethical, and spiritual questions. Gain valuable knowledge from Churchland, a MacArthur Fellow and esteemed professor at the University of California, San Diego and the Salk Institute, as she bridges the gap between neuroscience and philosophy, offering lucid explanations of complex neural mechanisms that shape human identity and behavior.
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Touching a Nerve: The Self as Brain
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Santa Fe Institute
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