Foundational Reality of Minds - Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, Essentia Foundation, DSPod 206

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Embark on a thought-provoking journey into the realms of
metaphysical idealism and artificial intelligence with Dr.
Bernardo Kastrup, a distinguished philosopher and computer
engineer. In this engaging long-form conversation, we delve into
the intricacies of consciousness, exploring topics from the
philosophical nuances of writing to the cutting-edge
possibilities of biomimetic design. Dr. Kastrup sheds light on
the challenges of defining life and the origins of selfhood at
the cellular level. Join us as we navigate the blurred lines
between mind and body, dissect the significance of true parts,
and challenge traditional notions of physical versus real. This
intellectual odyssey offers profound insights into unitary
consciousness, the nature of reality, and the profound
interconnectedness of our existence. Whether you're a philosophy
enthusiast, AI aficionado, or simply curious about the mysteries
of consciousness, this conversation is sure to ignite your
intellectual curiosity and leave you pondering the profound
questions that shape our understanding of existence. Tell us what
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On Writing


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What we seek from books


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Conflating being famous with being special


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Giving things up to get things


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The social butterfly and the sinecured monk


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Protecting yourself from powerful, complicated systems


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Taking biomimetic design to its farthest ends


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Bionic futures


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What makes life so hard to define?


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Cellular origins of selfhood


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Organisms blending lines of identity


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Unitary consciousness


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The significance of true parts


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Placebo effects & unknown awarenesses


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Forget mind/body duality, it's body/motion duality


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A purely mental world


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Physical vs real


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Reasoning as a path to the real


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Partitioning the phenomenon and the noumenon


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