Mystics and Muons is devoted to exploring the nature of reality and the intersection between philosophy, science, and spirituality. At times we also explore the esoteric origins of Mormonism.
While exploring reality, idealism serves as a core model. Materialism, though helpful, is a projection of a deeper fundamental truth. Consciousness is the ground of reality from which the experience of matter, space, and time emerge, just as it does every night as we dream. Models like those of Bernardo Kastrup, Donald Hoffman, Rupert Spira, all point to the fundamental truth of idealism.
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Mystics and Muons is devoted to exploring the nature of reality and the intersection between philosophy, science, and spirituality. At times we also explore the esoteric origins of Mormonism.
While exploring reality, idealism serves as a core model. Materialism, though helpful, is a projection of a deeper fundamental truth. Consciousness is the ground of reality from which the experience of matter, space, and time emerge, just as it does every night as we dream. Models like those of Bernardo Kastrup, Donald Hoffman, Rupert Spira, all point to the fundamental truth of idealism.
26: Michael Levin - Selfhood, Collective Intelligence, Cancer, AI, Ethics
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26: Michael Levin - Selfhood, Collective Intelligence, Cancer, AI, Ethics
Michael Levin joins me to discuss the intersection of computation, biology, and philosophy. We explore different perspectives on reality, the concept of selfhood, and the behavior of cancer cells. We discuss what implications understanding cancer can have on uniting humanity.
Mike discusses the importance of recognizing and valuing different forms of intelligence and the challenges of predicting the goals of collective systems. He explains the concept of collective intelligence and the challenges of uniting humans as well as the ethics of forced collectivism.
We then discuss AI, consciousness, and ethics, highlighting the need for principled frameworks to navigate these complex issues. I discuss concept of portals of consciousness from the perspective of idealism, and the issue of whether consciousness is substrate independent.
Here for the esoteric origins of Mormonism? Check out
Episode 2 or read it in on the Substack for the integrative narrative of Mormon origins:
Here for the science and spirituality? Check out:
Interview with Donald Hoffman
Interview with Bernardo Kastrup
Discussion with Bernardo Kastrup on Entropy
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Chapters
00:00 Utilizing Multiple Perspectives in Science
02:41 Exploring Perspectives on Reality and Consciousness
04:37 Challenging Assumptions in Science
09:56 AI and Consciousness
18:00 Ethics Informed by Understanding Selfhood
22:44 Cancer as a Distortion of Cells' Selfhood
25:52 Balancing Interests Within Collective Intelligences
33:51 Collective Intelligences and the Implications for Relationships
38:14 AI, Consciousness, and Ethics
52:48 Idealism and Substrate Independent Consciousness
Mystics and Muons
Mystics and Muons is devoted to exploring the nature of reality and the intersection between philosophy, science, and spirituality. At times we also explore the esoteric origins of Mormonism.
While exploring reality, idealism serves as a core model. Materialism, though helpful, is a projection of a deeper fundamental truth. Consciousness is the ground of reality from which the experience of matter, space, and time emerge, just as it does every night as we dream. Models like those of Bernardo Kastrup, Donald Hoffman, Rupert Spira, all point to the fundamental truth of idealism.
