Can consciousness be explained by physics, or does it appeal to something beyond materialism? Philosopher guest star David Chalmers talks to us about how we can think about consciousness from a philosophical and scientific perspective. To support our show and get ad-free episodes and other exclusives, join us for $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/w ... Show More
Nov 4
95 - Would Aliens Have the Same Physics? (Ft. Daniel Whiteson)
<p>If we met aliens, could we communicate through physics? Daniel Whiteson explores this question on today's episode. For more, check out his new book, <em>Do Aliens Speak Physics?</em></p><p>For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us-anything segments, join us for just $3 a ... Show More
43m 10s
Dec 2018
25 | David Chalmers on Consciousness, the Hard Problem, and Living in a Simulation
The "Easy Problems" of consciousness have to do with how the brain takes in information, thinks about it, and turns it into action. The "Hard Problem," on the other hand, is the task of explaining our individual, subjective, first-person experiences of the world. What is it like ... Show More
1h 22m
Mar 2025
#404 — What If Consciousness Is Fundamental?
<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with his wife, Annaka Harris, about <a href="https://annakaharris.com/lights-on/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><em>LIGHTS ON</em></a>, her ten-part audio documentary exploring the perplexities of consciousness and the cosmos. They discuss the har ... Show More
2h 20m
Sep 2024
What is consciousness? PART 1 | Iain Mcgilchrist, Roger Penrose and Steve Fuller
<p><strong>Being conscious</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We think we have this thing, consciousness, whether we share it with the entire earth or with only our species, but yet its definition has evaded the efforts of leading philosophers and neuroscientists alike for decades. </p><p ... Show More
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Jul 2024
#374 — Consciousness and the Physical World
<p>Sam Harris speaks with Christof Koch about the nature of consciousness. They discuss Christof's development as a neuroscientist, his collaboration with Francis Crick, change blindness and binocular rivalry, sleep and anesthesia, the limits of physicalism, non-locality, brains ... Show More
42m 7s
Nov 2024
The Hard Problem of Consciousness with David Chalmers
<p>What exactly is consciousness, and why is it such a hard problem to solve? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly take you deep into the mysteries of consciousness and objective reality, David Chalmers, a philosopher and cognitive scientist. </p><p>NOTE: ... Show More
46m 48s
Oct 2024
S1E6: Scientific Evidence for ESP that Shatters the Materialist Paradigm
<p>In this highly anticipated science episode, we explore the rich history of telepathy research in both humans and animals, uncovering groundbreaking studies that challenge the materialist worldview. Leading scientists suggest that consciousness, not matter, may be the fundament ... Show More
40m 19s
Sep 2
A landscape of consciousness | Robert Lawrence Kuhn and Hilary Lawson
<p>Will we ever reach a conclusive, agreed-upon theory of consciousness?</p><p>Over the millennia of recorded history, countless stories, theories, and arguments have emerged to explain the origins of consciousness. And yet, here we are in 2025 - post-Plato, post-Descartes, post- ... Show More
41m 19s