Beyond the Physical: A Panel Discussion on the Nature of the Mind
Many proponents of artificial intelligence operate from an assumption that our own minds and conscious experience can be solely attributed to our physical brains. But is this assumption true? This question is the key focus of the book Minding the Brain, edited by our guests: Angus Menuge, Brian Krouse, and Robert J. Marks. Joining them to discuss this volume is today’s host, Pat Flynn. Minding the Brain aims to explore alternatives to physicalism/materialism in philosophy of mind, bringing together experts from various fields like computer science, neuroscience, and philosophy. The book aims to open up the discussion and show that physicalism is not the only viable option, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue between science and philosophy of mind. Enjoy this discussion with the book’s authors on some of the key points raised in the volume. This is a bingecast edition of Mind Matters News from our archive. If you enjoy what you hear on Mind Matters News, share the podcast with a friend. Thanks for your support!
