#5 Christof Koch - Consciousness, Psychedelics, and Free Will

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Ghosts in the Machine

Yash Mishra

5 episodes

2 days ago

René Descartes split mind from body—the “ghost in the machine”—and we’re here to pick up the pieces. Ghosts in the Machine dives into consciousness, existentialism, technology, art, music, and more with the world’s most fascinating philosophers and scientists. Hosted by Yash Mishra, Mark Pock, and Alex Young. Edited by Aanya Mishra. This is an independent podcast. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of any organizations. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YashMishra2003

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#5 Christof Koch - Consciousness, Psychedelics, and Free Will

Ghosts in the Machine

1 hour 35 minutes

4 months ago

#5 Christof Koch - Consciousness, Psychedelics, and Free Will

Christof Koch is one of the world’s leading experts in the study of consciousness. He was the Chief Scientist at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, now Meritorious Investigator. He is also the Chief Scientist of the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation in Santa Monica. Christof has over 350 scientific papers and has written six books including Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic Reductionist, The Feeling of Life Itself, and Then I am Myself the World.

Christof joins Yash to discuss consciousness, 5-MeO-DMT, the illusion of the self, integrated information theory, idealism, free will, and vegetarianism.

This video is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not endorse, promote, or advocate the use of any substances discussed. The experiences shared involve dangerous substances that carry significant health and legal risks. Nothing here constitutes medical advice, and viewers should not attempt these activities. Always consult qualified professionals regarding health and legal matters.