Panpsychist Neuroscientist Christof Koch on Consciousness

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.

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