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Exploring the Building Blocks of Nature - A Visual Representation of Atom and Molecule in Scientific Research
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Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
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May 23, 2024
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Bruce Gordon: Idealism, Quantum Mechanics, and the Fundamentality of Mind

Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
May 23, 2024
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Does quantum mechanics, properly understood, point to the fundamentality of mind in the universe? In this episode, Michael Egnor concludes a conversation with philosopher of physics Bruce Gordon about the relationship between idealism and quantum mechanics. Gordon argues that quantum mechanics points to mind as the fundamental unit of the universe, as it is irreducibly probabilistic and exhibits non-local phenomena. He Read More ›

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Abstract illustration of two woman’s profile portraits invoking ancient Janus image, surrounded by digital interfaces. Interpretation and personification of dualist AI technology, blue color.
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Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
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May 16, 2024
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Mind Over Matter: Dualism vs. Idealism

Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
May 16, 2024
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On this episode, host Dr. Michael Egnor continues his conversation with Dr. Bruce Gordon about a chapter he wrote in the recent volume Minding the Brain titled “Mind Over Matter: Idealism Ascendant.” In Part 2 of the conversation, Dr. Gordon reviews the strengths and weaknesses of dualism and its relationship to idealism. Different categories of dualism are evaluated, as well as challenges and Read More ›

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A poignant illustration of a humanoid robot.
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podcast
Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
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May 9, 2024
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Mind Over Matter: The Case for Idealism

Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
May 9, 2024
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On this episode, host Dr. Michael Egnor begins a conversation with Dr. Bruce Gordon about a chapter he wrote in the recent volume Minding the Brain titled “Mind Over Matter: Idealism Ascendant.” Dr. Gordon makes a case for idealism, a philosophy of mind positing that all of reality is, in some sense, mental. Egnor and Gordon discuss the plausibility of idealism Read More ›

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3d rendering of human brain on technology background
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podcast
Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
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January 27, 2022
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Neuroscience, Quantum Physics, and the Nature of Reality

Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
January 27, 2022
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Dr. Michael Egnor and Dr. Bruce Gordon discuss quantum mechanics, the nature of reality, idealism and how to interpret the finding of modern neuroscience. Prepare to cover a lot of ground on this Mind Matter News Bingecast. Show Notes 00:00:43 | Introducing Dr. Bruce Gordon 00:02:00 | Idealism 00:03:37 | Plato’s theory of forms 00:05:08 | Kantian idealism 00:09:17 | Read More ›

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Creative background, the human brain on a blue background, the hemisphere is responsible for logic, and responsible for creativity. different hemispheres of the brain, 3D illustration, 3D render
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podcast
Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
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April 22, 2021
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Bruce Gordon on the Meaning of Neuroscience (Part III)

Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
April 22, 2021
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In this third and final episode with Dr. Bruce Gordon, host Michael Egnor picks Gordon’s brain on the overlaps between historical metaphysical perspectives and modern neuroscience. What does St. Thomas Aquinas have to say about metaphysical realities, and how does that compare to Plato’s idealism? Who is right? And what can near-death experiences and other phenomena tell us about the Read More ›

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Dark energy with quantum waves, scientific concept
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podcast
Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
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April 15, 2021
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Bruce Gordon on Idealism and Quantum Physics (Part II)

Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
April 15, 2021
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Continuing their discussion on idealism and the nature of reality, Michael Egnor and Bruce Gordon delve into the mystifying realm of quantum physics. What does quantum physics say about the nature of our reality? And how does this relate to philosophical theories about the world around us? Show Notes Additional Resources

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Side view of young man brain and thinking concepts
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Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
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April 8, 2021
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Bruce Gordon On Idealism and the Nature of Reality (Part I)

Bruce Gordon and Michael Egnor
April 8, 2021
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What is the fundamental nature of reality? Is reality more like a mind, or more like a physical object? What is panpsychism? Tune in to this week’s podcast to hear guest host Michael Egnor interview Dr. Bruce Gordon on idealism. Gordon explores different varieties of idealism, the insights of past philosophers, and the theories of contemporary thinkers. Show Notes Additional Read More ›