Psience Quest

Thanks for posting this Sci, I enjoyed it more than I thought I might. When I watch a video all the way through it is a sign that I found at least bits of it interesting. I find it strange that although I don’t understand a lot of what they talk about, I still think (?) it’s important enough to listen to. Maybe I sense or feel a lot of stuff without thinking about it? I like both these characters, although I sense Koch may not be open to the same ideas that I am. 

I am learning not to judge people so quickly, or even (ultimately) at all, just because they may appear rude or ignorant to me. It has been a flaw of mine in the past that I’m trying to improve upon. I enjoyed the bits about reincarnation and meat eating, mainly because I think I understood them! It’s interesting that they’re both vegan/vegetarian.

Unlike Donald Hoffman in my latest BK interview, who seems to have a trace of humility, Koch may appear a bit ‘overconfident’, but that’s the type of thing I’m learning to accept, even be happy about, rather than grudgingly accept.

Quote: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

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