Prof. Anil Seth - How the brain creates the self

The guest of today’s episode is Prof. Anil Seth, one of the foremost researchers in the field of consciousness studies. Interviewed by Scott Snibbe, the host of a Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment, Anil Seth discusses the nature of consciousness and why, according to modern neuroscience, our perception of the self and of reality is like a hallucination. He also talks about the hard problem of consciousness, quantum mechanics, agency and free will. Science & Wisdom LIVE brings meditation practitioners in conversation with scientists to address the problems of contemporary society and come to new possible solutions.Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on YoutubeVisit our Website

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Science & Wisdom LIVE brings meditation practitioners in conversation with scientists to find new solutions to the problems of contemporary society. Each dialogue explores the middle ground between science and contemplative wisdom, focusing on themes such as the ethics of artificial intelligence, gender equality, climate change, and the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for mental health.