Episode
#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
2:53:05
Published: Thu Feb 03 2022
Description
Philip Goff is a philosopher of mind and consciousness at Durham University and author of Galileo's Error. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex and use code Lex25 to get 25% off - Grammarly: https://grammarly.com/lex to get 20% off premium - Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit - Magic Spoon: https://magicspoon.com/lex and use code LEX to get $5 off - BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off EPISODE LINKS: Philip's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Philip_Goff Philip's Website: http://www.philipgoffphilosophy.com/ Galileo's Error (book): https://amzn.to/3ustY5B Consciousness and Fundamental Reality (book): https://amzn.to/3ojldH1 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (07:40) - Conscious matter (41:06) - Death, mystical experiences and collective consciousness (51:30) - The authority of expertise (1:12:27) - Panpsychism and physics (1:41:11) - Suffering, zombies and illusion (2:13:57) - JRE podcast recap (2:25:33) - Free will (2:43:12) - Are we living in a simulation? (2:47:04) - Meaning of life
Chapters
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00:00 - 07:06 (07:06)
Summary
InsideTracker is a service that combines various biological data to offer science-backed recommendations for diet and lifestyle changes to improve one's health. The story of James Joyce is used as an example of setting a high standard for oneself.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Consciousness is not publicly observable, making it a unique case for scientific study as it cannot be fully explained using standard methods.
07:06 - 12:15 (05:09)
Summary
Consciousness is not publicly observable, making it a unique case for scientific study as it cannot be fully explained using standard methods.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode delves into two distinct theories of consciousness - panpsychism and collaborative narration theory - and explores how each proposes an explanation for the experience of consciousness.
12:15 - 19:04 (06:48)
Summary
This podcast episode delves into two distinct theories of consciousness - panpsychism and collaborative narration theory - and explores how each proposes an explanation for the experience of consciousness.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast explores consciousness, panpsychism, and what is unique about humans’ level of consciousness, with insights into the semantics and terminology regarding the discussion.
19:04 - 26:57 (07:53)
Summary
The podcast explores consciousness, panpsychism, and what is unique about humans’ level of consciousness, with insights into the semantics and terminology regarding the discussion.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how pursuing pleasure alone is pointless and highlights that people act for more than just self-gratification.
26:57 - 33:50 (06:53)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how pursuing pleasure alone is pointless and highlights that people act for more than just self-gratification. The concept of pleasure is analyzed as something that is worthwhile in the short term but can also be seen as an ability to appreciate the beauty and meaning in the world.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Pursuing knowledge, helping others, and finding pleasure within limits can bring joy and meaning to life, as experiencing the end or limitation of certain pleasures can provide a sense of satisfaction and richness in the experience.
33:50 - 41:14 (07:23)
Summary
Pursuing knowledge, helping others, and finding pleasure within limits can bring joy and meaning to life, as experiencing the end or limitation of certain pleasures can provide a sense of satisfaction and richness in the experience.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the idea that the mystical experience is part of the underlying reality and how different philosophers and their views influence this perception.
41:14 - 54:31 (13:17)
Summary
The podcast discusses the idea that the mystical experience is part of the underlying reality and how different philosophers and their views influence this perception.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses trust in philosophy with regards to who the experts are and what their thoughts are on unorthodox ideas, stating the importance of skillful communication and a willingness to remain open-minded.
54:31 - 1:02:36 (08:05)
Summary
The podcast discusses trust in philosophy with regards to who the experts are and what their thoughts are on unorthodox ideas, stating the importance of skillful communication and a willingness to remain open-minded.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The biggest problem with expertise is not testing the ideas in the full context of science and the rigor of the real world.
1:02:37 - 1:12:07 (09:29)
Summary
The biggest problem with expertise is not testing the ideas in the full context of science and the rigor of the real world. It's easier to study in a lab rather than considering the science in the actual real world.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The debate between materialism and dualism in neuroscience continues, but without a better understanding of the brain, it's difficult to determine if consciousness can be entirely explained through the functions of physics and chemistry, or if it is non-physical altogether.
1:12:07 - 1:20:48 (08:40)
Summary
The debate between materialism and dualism in neuroscience continues, but without a better understanding of the brain, it's difficult to determine if consciousness can be entirely explained through the functions of physics and chemistry, or if it is non-physical altogether.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses how the standard model of particle physics could potentially be impacted by particles having consciousness properties and how physics emerges from the base layer of consciousness.
1:20:48 - 1:28:26 (07:38)
Summary
The speaker discusses how the standard model of particle physics could potentially be impacted by particles having consciousness properties and how physics emerges from the base layer of consciousness.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea that matter at a fundamental level is forms of consciousness might help us make sense of how simple forms of consciousness can combine to make the consciousness we know.
1:28:26 - 1:34:39 (06:13)
Summary
The idea that matter at a fundamental level is forms of consciousness might help us make sense of how simple forms of consciousness can combine to make the consciousness we know. It would be nice to come up with the chemistry of consciousness to better understand it scientifically.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses consciousness as an interdisciplinary task to work out physical brain activity corresponding to conscious experience through integrated information theory with a mathematically precise definition.
1:34:41 - 1:41:13 (06:32)
Summary
This podcast discusses consciousness as an interdisciplinary task to work out physical brain activity corresponding to conscious experience through integrated information theory with a mathematically precise definition.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The concept of consciousness is deeply connected to suffering, influencing public policy and a wide range of fields from philosophy and engineering to psychology and political science.
1:41:13 - 1:48:57 (07:43)
Summary
The concept of consciousness is deeply connected to suffering, influencing public policy and a wide range of fields from philosophy and engineering to psychology and political science. Though we may share certain experiences with other beings, it's difficult to argue that humans experience suffering any deeper than other creatures.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Veganism may become complicated if one believes plants and trees are conscious entities as well.
1:48:57 - 1:57:15 (08:17)
Summary
Veganism may become complicated if one believes plants and trees are conscious entities as well. The speaker believes consciousness underlies moral value and concern.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
As robots become more advanced, will we reach a point where it is morally questionable to turn them off?
1:57:16 - 2:11:10 (13:54)
Summary
As robots become more advanced, will we reach a point where it is morally questionable to turn them off? Even if we can never be sure if they are truly conscious, there is something special about that experience that may make it feel wrong to shut them down.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, philosopher David Chalmers shares his views on whether consciousness is an illusion or not, and discusses the hard problem of consciousness.
2:11:10 - 2:16:56 (05:46)
Summary
In this episode, philosopher David Chalmers shares his views on whether consciousness is an illusion or not, and discusses the hard problem of consciousness.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast explores the idea of naturalistic dualism, where individuals like David Chalmers aim to bring consciousness into science through understanding the physical correlates of consciousness, creating a new set of laws while still respecting conservation.
2:16:56 - 2:23:06 (06:10)
Summary
The podcast explores the idea of naturalistic dualism, where individuals like David Chalmers aim to bring consciousness into science through understanding the physical correlates of consciousness, creating a new set of laws while still respecting conservation. The discussion also touches upon the criticisms received by naturalistic dualism from materialist philosophers like David Papanow and Paul Churchland.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The existence of free will is still an empirical question, and consciousness is a more established concept than free will.
2:23:06 - 2:31:31 (08:24)
Summary
The existence of free will is still an empirical question, and consciousness is a more established concept than free will. The understanding of both concepts is still limited and requires further research.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
As we engineer systems that interact deeply with humans, we must try to deeply understand consciousness, intelligence, and free will.
2:31:31 - 2:43:20 (11:48)
Summary
As we engineer systems that interact deeply with humans, we must try to deeply understand consciousness, intelligence, and free will. However, we don't know enough about the workings of the brain to determine if there are emergent causal dynamics or if we need to modify physics.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker ponders the potential for creating artificial consciousness and the preservation of human consciousness, as well as the contrasting views of panpsychism.
2:43:20 - 2:47:43 (04:22)
Summary
The speaker ponders the potential for creating artificial consciousness and the preservation of human consciousness, as well as the contrasting views of panpsychism.
Episode#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker believes that panpsychism is crucial to understanding the meaning and value of existence by bringing together the scientific facts and the human experience.
2:47:45 - 2:52:43 (04:58)
Summary
The speaker believes that panpsychism is crucial to understanding the meaning and value of existence by bringing together the scientific facts and the human experience.