Consciousness Isn't in the Brain | Dr. Christof Koch

Dr. Christof Koch joins Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman to explore one of the deepest questions in science: what is consciousness, and why does anything feel like something from the inside? They discuss integrated information theory, how consciousness might be measured in patients who cannot respond, the distinction between intelligence and consciousness, and whether artificial intelligence could ever become conscious.

They also explore the possibility that consciousness may not simply be created by the brain, including Dr. Koch's own near-death experiences, mystical experiences, idealism, and the possibility that consciousness could be fundamental to reality. The conversation moves between neuroscience, artificial intelligence, philosophy, and firsthand experience to examine what science can ultimately tell us about the mystery of consciousness.

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