An interactive discussion on the nature of consciousness & meta-consciousness with Bernardo Kastrup

We are all apple blossoms on the apple tree, says Bernardo. Join Bernardo and Andrea as they explore the multifaceted nature of consciousness, delving into its essence, its relationship to the physical world, and the potential for a higher order of awareness known as meta-consciousness. This natural unscripted talk between philosophers is a refreshing changee that unpacks this complex topic and invite viewers to engage in this necessarily messy and real conversation of consciousness.#consciousness #intelligence #metaphysics #idealism #science #bernardokastrup #loveandphilosophy This is a research conversation with Andrea for her work. If you are looking for the November election conversation it is here https://youtu.be/Q0XIDoiWqvw?si=wGGIuFgkR2whJDe1 This one is for research. Thanks for being here. Regarding Bernardo Kastrup is an Apple Blossom. See here for details: https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/p/bernardo-kastrup-is-an-apple-blossom https://www.youtube.com/@UCHKZdDf09_8vVHm102fu0sg Bernardo: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/ Join https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/ https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/ Give https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page Understanding Consciousness with #bernardokastrup and his living of Analytic Idealism: A Navigability research conversation with Bernardo Kastrup exploring the intricate topic of consciousness. Kastrup delves into complex philosophical questions, starting with discussing consciousness in children, the interpretation of scientific studies, and the intricate language of philosophy. He shares his personal journey from working at CERN to embracing analytic idealism, to building computers, to reflecting on how this intellectual pursuit has transformed his understanding of self and the world. This conversation addresses cognitive processes, empathy, the meaning of life, and the inevitability of death, offering a nuanced view of how shedding materialist paradigms can lead to a more profound and interconnected understanding of existence. #bernardokastrup #andreahiott #loveandphilosophy Here is the article about children and when they become conscious at the age of 5 months (not years) that is referenced: https://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/observations/consciousness-goes-deeper-than-you-think/ Buy Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/iff-books/our-books/analytic-idealism-nutshell The first streams of consciousness intro that I mention about there being no unconscious is here: https://youtu.be/8mH4GGEXHPI?si=q2fX5YOPhYIdKbAc 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 00:09 The Complexity of Consciousness 01:11 Philosophical Pathways and Their Impact 03:02 Introducing Bernardo Kastrup 04:22 Diving into Consciousness Studies 08:08 The Concept of Metaconsciousness 19:11 Personal Experiences and Consciousness 25:07 The Role of Metacognition 32:01 The Evolution of Physicalism 37:47 The Intersection of Science and Philosophy 50:05 The Fiction of Nation States 50:51 The Mistake of Ultimate Belief 51:43 Science Communicators and Misconceptions 52:28 Neuroscience and the Brain's Hallucinations 53:15 The Consistency of False Beliefs 53:33 The UnReality of Controlled Hallucinations 56:00 Materialism vs. Idealism 59:11 The Journey from CERN to Idealism 01:04:33 The Crisis of Physicalism 01:07:28 The Role of Dissociation in Consciousness 01:17:16 The Historical Context of Physicalism 01:27:30 The Philosophy of Idealism 01:31:12 The Nature of Consciousness and Reality 01:34:26 The Flexibility of Language in Philosophy 01:40:45 The Unified Field of Subjectivity 01:42:44 Living the Philosophy 01:42:57 Empathy and Its Challenges 01:44:27 Fear of Death and Psychedelic Insights 01:46:06 Crisis of Meaning and Acceptance 01:47:02 Judgment and Neutrality 02:02:51 The Impersonal in Me 02:18:58 Intellect as the Bouncer of the Heart 02:26:58 Closing Thoughts and Reflections https://www.bernardokastrup.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@essentiafoundation https://www.essentiafoundation.org/ Buy the latest book: https://www.amazon.com/Analytic-Idealism-Nutshell-straightforward-metaphysics/dp/1803416696