Podcast: Mind Matters

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Pat Flynn and Selmer Bringsjord
Date
November 7, 2024

Tagged
Consciousness, Materialism, Minding the Brain (book), Reductionism}

Consciousness, Materialism, and the Limits of Reductionism

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November 7, 2024

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On this episode, host Pat Flynn concludes a three-part conversation with Dr. Selmer Bringsjord about all things related to AI, consciousness, and rationality. In Part 3, Flynn and Bringsjord summarize their points about integrated information theory and an alternative view, cognitive consciousness. The discussion explores the challenges of explaining consciousness from a materialist or physicalist perspective, noting the apparent qualitative Read More ›

World Day against Human Trafficking. A man with his hands tied. Illegal human trafficking often involves serious violations of fundamental human rights

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Charlie Crockett and Robert J. Marks
Date
October 31, 2024

Tagged
Charlie Crockett, Human Trafficking, social media}

How Human Trafficking Flourishes in the Age of Social Media and How We Can Push Back

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October 31, 2024

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It’s tempting to think that human trafficking is a problem in a far-away land. Unfortunately, it’s much closer. Like in our back yard closer. On this episode, host Robert J. Marks speaks with Charlie Crockett, head educational trainer with Unbound Now, an organization that works to combat human trafficking through education, training, victim services, and partnerships with law enforcement. The Read More ›

A striking depiction of a glowing brain with a hand signifying headache, mental strain, or migraine

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Pat Flynn and Selmer Bringsjord
Date
October 24, 2024

Tagged
Cognitive Consciousness, Integrated Information Theory, Minding the Brain}

Consciousness Conundrum: Integrated Information Theory vs. Cognitive Consciousness

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October 24, 2024

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On this episode, host Pat Flynn continues a three-part conversation with Dr. Selmer Bringsjord about all things related to AI, consciousness, and rationality. In Part 2, the discussion turns to Integrated Information Theory (IIT) and its claims about consciousness. IIT proposes that consciousness arises from the degree of informational integration in a system, so more integrated systems would have higher Read More ›

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Pat Flynn and Selmer Bringsjord
Date
October 17, 2024

Tagged
Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness}

Exploring the Capabilities and Limitations of AI with Dr. Selmer Bringsjord

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October 17, 2024

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On this episode, host Pat Flynn begins a three-part conversation with Dr. Selmer Bringsjord about all things related to AI, consciousness, and rationality. Dr. Bringsjord has been studying and debating issues related to AI and the nature of consciousness for decades, and he shares his predictions about the capabilities and limitations of AI systems. He believes that while AI systems Read More ›

image that represents the concept of expanded psychedelic consciousness

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Angus Menuge and Mihretu Guta
Date
October 10, 2024

Tagged
Consciousness, Minding the Brain (book), Robert J. Marks}

The Unique Relationship Between Consciousness and Its Bearer

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October 10, 2024

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What kind of being must exist for consciousness to exist? On this episode, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge conclude their discussion with Dr. Mihretu Guta about his contribution to the recent volume Minding the Brain. The first half of this conversation centered on the amazing nature of consciousness and how it really doesn’t reduce to anything physical. In Part Read More ›

Glowing human soul is illuminated with warm ethereal light against dark backdrop. Ethereal essence of person on abstract background. Spiritual body silhouette

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Angus Menuge, Mihretu Guta, and Robert J. Marks
Date
October 3, 2024

Tagged
Consciousness}

In What Sense is Consciousness a Property?

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October 3, 2024

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On this episode, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge welcome Dr. Mihretu Guta to discuss his contribution to the recent volume Minding the Brain. Dr. Guta discusses the nature of consciousness and the challenges in understanding it from a philosophical perspective. He argues that consciousness is a unique property that is deeply subjective and personal, making it difficult to study Read More ›

Deep meditation can create a spiritual bond between two people through telepathic communication. Concept Spiritual Bond, Deep Meditation, Telepathic Communication, Mind-Body Connection

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Joshua Farris and Michael Egnor
Date
September 26, 2024

Tagged
Cartesian dualism, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Theism}

The Impact of Descartes on the Philosophy of Mind

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September 26, 2024

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On this episode out of the vault, neuroscientist Dr. Michael Egnor welcomes Dr. Joshua Farris for a discussion about his recent published paper “Descartes’ New Clothes: Cartesian Thought in Philosophy, Neuroscience and Theism.” Descartes is famous for his dictum “I think, therefore I am.” Farris and Egnor discuss this statement and its implications for the mind-body debate. They also talk Read More ›

Psychology of self-development. mind power control. human brain

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Robert J. Marks
Date
September 19, 2024

Tagged
Minding the Brain, Robert J. Marks}

Dr. Robert J. Marks Reads From Minding the Brain

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September 19, 2024

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Is your mind the same thing as your brain? Or are there aspects of mind that are external to the biology of the brain? This is the mind-body problem, and it has captivated curious minds since the dawn of human contemplation. Today many insist that the mind is completely reducible to the brain. But is that claim justified? On this Read More ›

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Robert J. Marks
Date
September 12, 2024

Tagged
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Mark Davis, Tom Winkler}

AI’s Boundaries and Human Creativity: A Conversation with Dr. Robert J. Marks

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September 12, 2024

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In this recent radio interview, prefaced by a brief introduction from Discovery Institute representative Dr. Tom Winkler, host Mark Davis speaks with Dr. Robert Marks, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Baylor University and director of the Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence. Marks discusses his book Non-Computable You: What You Do That Artificial Intelligence Read More ›

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Michael Egnor and Pat Flynn
Date
September 5, 2024

Tagged
Michael Egnor}

The Rational Soul: Rethinking Materialism with Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor

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September 5, 2024

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In this episode, Pat Flynn and Dr. Michael Egnor conclude their discussion of Dr. Egnor’s contribution to the recent volume Minding the Brain. Flynn and Dr. Egnor discuss Thomistic dualism and its relation to neuroscience and the soul. Thomistic dualism is the belief that the soul is a separate entity from the body and that the rational aspects of the soul, Read More ›

Anthropomorphic robot in human court, neural network generated art. AI law concept. Digitally generated image. Not based on any actual person, scene or pattern. Generative AI

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Richard W. Stevens and Robert J. Marks
Date
August 29, 2024

Tagged
Artificial Intelligence, Law}

Richard Stevens on All Things AI and Law

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August 29, 2024

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In this episode, lawyer and Mind Matters News contributor Richard W. Stevens is on the show to discuss the legal issues and challenges around copyright, fair use, and the use of copyrighted material by AI systems. They discuss the implications of a recent Supreme Court case, Warhol vs. Goldsmith, that tackles the legal concepts of “derivative work” and “transformative work.” Read More ›

Two Scientists in the Brain Research Laboratory work on a Project, Using Personal Computer with MRI Scans Show Brain Anomalies. Neuroscientists at Work.

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Michael Egnor and Pat Flynn
Date
August 22, 2024

Tagged
Minding the Brain}

Dr. Michael Egnor: Neuroscience, the Soul, and the Limits of Materialism

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August 22, 2024

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In this episode, Pat Flynn and Dr. Michael Egnor continue their discussion of Dr. Egnor’s contribution to the recent volume Minding the Brain. Flynn and Egnor discuss various criticisms of materialism in neuroscience. They touch on topics such as near-death experiences, the limitations of the computational theory of mind, and the nature of artificial intelligence. Dr. Egnor also addresses common questions Read More ›

Two human profiles with a green abstract design, symbolizing concepts of nature, growth, and interconnectedness.

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Michael Egnor and Pat Flynn
Date
August 15, 2024

Tagged
Dualism, Minding the Brain, Neuroscience}

The Science of Mind: Debunking Materialism, with Dr. Michael Egnor

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August 15, 2024

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On this episode, host Pat Flynn begins a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Michael Egnor about topics such as mind, brain, dualism, the nature of the human person, neuroscience, and the soul. Dr. Egnor argues for dualism, stating that there are aspects of the mind that are not generated by the brain. They also discuss research on split-brain patients and its Read More ›

Metaverse and kid concept, child using virtual reality headset in space adventure game

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Doug Smith and Robert J. Marks
Date
August 8, 2024

Tagged
Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, VR}

How to Rise Above Addictive Technologies to Find Real Freedom

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August 8, 2024

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On this episode, software engineer and author Doug Smith concludes his conversation with host Robert Marks about the false promises of technologies like VR (virtual reality) and AI. Smith and Marks discuss the Apple Vision Pro VR headset and the promotion of spirituality in its marketing. They explore the idea of AI spirituality and the belief in the singularity. The Read More ›

Portrait of African guy isolated on black background wearing headset of virtual reality

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Doug Smith
Date
August 1, 2024

Tagged
Virtual Reality, Vision Pro}

Doug Smith on The Pitfalls of Virtual Reality (VR)

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August 1, 2024

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On this episode, software engineer and author Doug Smith discusses the growing problem of virtual reality (VR) pornography and its negative effects. He also talks about Apple’s new VR headset, Vision Pro, and raises concerns about its potential impact on users. Smith criticizes Apple’s marketing of Vision Pro, highlighting the false vision, false connection, and false control it promotes. He Read More ›

Forgetfulness - forgetful mid-adult man with eyeglasses

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Michael Egnor and Stephen Post
Date
July 25, 2024

Tagged
Alzheimer's disease, Consciousness, Medical Ethics}

Caring for the Deeply Forgetful: An Interview with Dr. Stephen Post

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July 25, 2024

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How can we best compassionately relate to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease? Is there more to the mind than just the brain? On this episode of Mind Matters News, neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor interviews Dr. Stephen Post. They discuss topics such as memory, consciousness, medical ethics, and the care of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Post emphasizes the importance of Read More ›

Individual experiencing schizophrenia glowing depiction of brain showing disrupted thought processes and hallucinations

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Angus Menuge, Jonathan Loose, and Robert J. Marks
Date
July 11, 2024

Tagged
Life Scientific, Minding the Brain (book), Personal identity}

Exploring Personal Identity: More from Dr. Jonathan Loose

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July 11, 2024

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In this episode of Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge continue their discussion with Dr. Jonathan J. Loose, author of the chapter “The Simple Theory of Personal Identity and the Life Scientific” in the book Minding the Brain. They explore thought experiments that challenge the idea that personal identity is solely determined by physical and psychological continuity. Read More ›

Conceptual abstraction of brain neurons. Insight concept. Portrait with selective focus and copy space

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Angus Menuge, Jonathan Loose, and Robert J. Marks
Date
July 4, 2024

Tagged
Identity, Minding the Brain (book), science}

Dr. Jonathan Loose on Personal Identity and the Life Scientific

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July 4, 2024

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In this episode of Mind Matters News, co-hosts Robert J Marks and Angus Menuge interview Dr. Jonathan Loose, another featured author included in the recent volume Minding the Brain. The book delves into the age-old question is the mind more than the brain? Loose’s chapter is titled “The Simple Theory of Personal Identity and The Life Scientific.” The trio discuss the Read More ›

Backside of asian boy scout group line up and prepare for boy scout camp activities.

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Kent Marks and Robert J. Marks
Date
June 27, 2024

Tagged
Boy Scouts of America, Trail Life USA}

Trail Life: An Antidote for Digital Addiction in Boys

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June 27, 2024

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Are there any trusted organizations today that can help boys avoid the pitfalls of digital technologies while encouraging them to develop positive character traits? On this double episode from the archive, host Robert Marks speaks to former Eagle Scout and businessman Kent Marks about the problems facing young men today and the organization he co-founded to help remedy those problems. Read More ›