What is the aspect of being you that you cling to most tightly? Why are you you and not somebody else? How do you understand and make sense of your experiences? These are questions studied by Anil Seth, Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and the University of Sussex. Anil and Chris reflect on the limitations in describing the brain as a “supercomputer,” the ethical and morally grey areas of technological advancements and brain computer interfaces, and how hallucinogenic drugs affect consciousness.
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Guest: Anil Seth (Instagram: @profanilseth) | LinkedIn: @anilseth) | Website: https://www.anilseth.com/))
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Being You: A New Science of Consciousness)
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