What is Consciousness? Attention Schema Theory, Subjectivity, & the Social Brain

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Quantum Theory Podcast

Jared Bond

9 episodes

1 week ago

Exploring the convergence of science and spirituality via theoretical physics, consciousness, complexity, information, and philosophy.

My name is Jared Bond, and thank you for joining me on this epic journey. I have dedicated my life to decoding these ontological mysteries, as I believe science is now catching up to what ancient wisdom traditions have been claiming for millennia. It is my goal to distribute this paradigm-shifting knowledge to the lay person in a digestible way, so that everyone can take part in the current scientific revolution and discover their ultimate purpose.

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What is Consciousness? Attention Schema Theory, Subjectivity, & the Social Brain | Michael Graziano

Quantum Theory Podcast

1 hour 29 minutes 58 seconds

7 months ago

What is Consciousness? Attention Schema Theory, Subjectivity, & the Social Brain | Michael Graziano

In this fascinating discussion, we sit down with Michael Graziano, a neuroscientist, professor at Princeton University, and best-selling author, to explore the mysteries of the human mind. He is best known for his Attention Schema Theory (AST)—a groundbreaking theory that explains how consciousness is the brain’s simplified model of its own attention and an evolutionarily advantageous construct that allows us to navigate the world and interact socially.

In this video, we dive deep into his research, how his theory challenges traditional views on consciousness, and what it means for AI, neuroscience, and the future of human understanding.

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CHAPTERS
0:47 Understanding Consciousness
3:02 Diving into Attention Schema Theory
5:13 The Relationship Between Attention and Consciousness
8:11 Self-Model and Consciousness
10:07 Models and Conscious Experience
13:30 Global Workspace Theory vs. Attention Schema Theory
16:45 The Nature of Qualia and Emotion
21:43 Evolutionary Perspective on Consciousness
26:18 Quantum Consciousness and Non-Locality
36:30 Meditation and Attention Control
43:07 Social Cognition and Theory of Mind
48:09 Understanding Canine Consciousness
49:08 The Evolution of Consciousness in Animals
50:38 The Mystery of Octopus Intelligence
52:42 Anthropomorphism and Perception of Consciousness
55:33 Predictability and Free Will in Human Behavior
59:32 The Nature of Free Will
1:02:38 Philosophical Zombies and Consciousness
1:05:37 The Complexity of Consciousness and Hemispatial Neglect
1:10:47 The Concept of Mind Uploading
1:18:37 Microtubules and Consciousness
1:22:22 The Complexity of Life and the Question of God

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Website: https://grazianolab.princeton.edu/
Books: https://tinyurl.com/226zszcc

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