ABOUT CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL
Consciousness Central is a series of programs recorded at the annual Science of Consciousness conference (TSC), hosted by Nick Day.
Each broadcast includes interview highlights with the main presenters at the conference, a visit to the poster session and other events taking pace around the conference.
We explore quantum theories of consciousness, philosophy of mind, artificial intelligence, experiential approaches, the latest research in neuroscience, and much more.
Each broadcast includes interview highlights with the main presenters at the conference, a visit to the poster session and other events taking pace around the conference.
We explore quantum theories of consciousness, philosophy of mind, artificial intelligence, experiential approaches, the latest research in neuroscience, and much more.
CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2024 SERIES - TUCSON
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2024 - PROGRAM 1TSC celebrates its 30-year anniversary and we talk to founder STUART HAMEROFF about the early days and the changes he's seen over three decades. Then we hear from TSC mainstays PAAVO PYLKKANEN and HARALD ATMANSPACHER who hosted TSC in Helsinki and Interlaken respectively. We drop in on the posters session and then welcome back JASON PADGETT, who talks about his extraordinary life as an accidental mathematical genius following a head injury he sustained over 20 years ago.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2024 - PROGRAM 2We welcome back DONALD HOFFMAN after ten years for an update on his Interface Theory. We talk to neuroscientist CLAUDIA PASSOS about consciousness in newborns and infants. ELIZABETH KRASNOFF demonstrates her Binaural Beats system, and HIDE SAEGUSA talks about his remarkable abilities to evoke a deep meditative state remotely using quantum/photon transmission.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2024 - PROGRAM 3In this third program for 2024 we meet philosopher, author and AI expert SUSAN SCHNEIDER in a lively interview. Then recently appointed President of the Institute for Noetic Sciences THOMAS BROPHY talks about what's next for IONS as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. We take a closer look at the quantum science behind transmitted energy healing with DOCTOR MASTER SHA along with his collaborators, quantum physicist RUILIN XIU and physicians PETER HUDOBER and CONSUELO FERNANDEZ. Finally SCOTT OLSEN talks about the convergence of indigenous shamanic imagery with Western psychedelic art.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2024 - PROGRAM 4In program four we talk to TAM HUNT and JONATHAN SCHOOLER about their General Resonance Theory of consciousness and discuss some of the risks associated with AI. We catch up with SUE BLACKMORE and EMILY TROSCIANKO at their book signing, then STUART HAMEROFF talks about his latest venture as a researcher into astro consciousness as part of NASA's search for life in the cosmos. Finally we honor the memory of the late and highly regarded philosopher DAN DENNETT with an interview from TSC 2004, published here for the first time.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2024 - PROGRAM 5In this Orch. OR / quantum consciousness special, we check in with STUART HAMEROFF on the latest developments in the Penrose-Hameroff theory of consciousness (Orchestrated Objective Reduction, or Orch. OR). We deep-dive with Stuart's close collaborator ANIRBAN BANDOYPADHYAY into how fractal nested resonant frequencies - "triplets of triplets" - may play a role in consciousness. We also hear about Anirban's remarkable achievement in building a model brain that utilizes time crystals. We meet neuroscientist SANTOSH HELEKAR, who has invented a novel device utilizing quantum waveform collapse that can test for consciousness - potentially the "consciousness meter" that philosopher David Chalmers famously once called for.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2022 SERIES - TUCSON
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2022 - PROGRAM 1Consciousness Central finally returns to Tucson after four years! In this first program we talk to plant scientist RAJNISH KHANNA, our good friend JULIA MOSSBRIDGE returns to talk about time travel within consciousness, AMBER WILLIAMS share her first impressions of TSC and STUART HAMEROFF provides a plenary roundup.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2022 - PROGRAM 2In program two we learn about the science behind binaural beats with pioneering researcher and composer ELIZABETH KRASNOFF. Also on the topic of vibration, JAY SANGUINETTI talks about his work with transcranial ultrasound and light. We visit the ART-TECH-HEALTH section, then DANTE LAURETTA reports on NASA's OSIRIS REX program to gather material from a passing asteroid. Finally, STUART HAMEROFF provides another plenary roundup.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2022 - PROGRAM 3In our third program MICHAEL FERGUSON talks about the latest research into neurospirituality - the science behind spiritual experience - then EMMA HUELS reports on the neuroscience of shamanic drumming. We drop in on the ART-TECH-HEALTH section, then JAMES TAGG & WILL REID talk about their potentially breakthrough research into quantum gravity computing and the implications for physics and consciousness. Finally, Zen master SHINZEN YOUNG talks about his vision for bringing an AI-supported global meditation program.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2022 - PROGRAM 4In this final show of 2022, Nick catches up with SUSAN BLACKMORE on her 10-year debate with DEEPAK CHOPRA. Then KELVIN MCQUEEN gives an update on his work on the philosophy of quantum approaches to consciousness. We meet another first-timer at TSC, EMILY TROSCIANKO, and finally DAVID CHALMERS drops by to talk about his latest book REALITY + looking at the philosophical challenges raised by virtual reality and the metaverse.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2019 SERIES - INTERLAKEN
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2019 - PROGRAM 1Consciousness Central 2019 in Interlaken kicks off with a fascinating conversation with neuropsychologist MARK SOAMES, exploring whether feelings are primary in consciousness. Nick then talks to neuroscientist OLAF SPORNS about the connectome, that massively complex system of interconnectivity within the brain. Plus our usual visit to the posters and a few words from conference attendees.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2019 - PROGRAM 2In program two, Nick explores the placebo effect with KATHRYN HALL from Harvard Medical School, then talks with EVA JABLONKA about the evolution of consciousness. Finally, long-time supporter of TSC MANI BHAUMIK shares his ideas about the deeper nature of consciousness and reality. Once again we visit the poster session for a fascinating range of ideas from around the world.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2019 - PROGRAM 3In this final extended program, Nick sits down with TSC 2019 organizer HARALD ATMANSPACHER to find out more about his vision for this year's conference, and also the legendary collaboration between Carl Jung and Wolfgang Pauli. Then, we get an update into the latest research into psychedelics with OLIVIA CARTER. And to close this year's series of programs, PACO CALVO talks about his pioneering work on plant consciousness.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2018 SERIES - TUCSON
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2018 - PROGRAM 1In this first program in our 2018 season of Consciousness Central, Nick talks to neuroscientists JIMO BORJIGIN and ANIL SETH about their research into psychedelics, and psychologist CHARLES FERNEYHOUGH offers some scientific insights into our "inner voice." We drop in on the poster session, and wrap up the first round of plenaries with conference founder and director STUART HAMEROFF.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2018 - PROGRAM 2Nick's guests today include MIT Media Lab's PATTIE MAES talking about the relationship between humans and AI, and VR developers MANDY SCOTT and PATRICK PALUCKI. Anesthesiologist GEORGE MASHOUR talks about what can be learned about consciousness by studying the neural effects of anesthetics, and TOM BEVER and STUART HAMEROFF wrap up the plenaries.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2018 - PROGRAM 3In this third program in our 2018 series, our guests are neuroscientist SELEN ATASOY talking about the latest research into psychedelics, and JOSCHA BACH making a return appearance to discuss whether consciousness can ever be reduced to pure calculation. That's followed by a round table on the relationship between evolution and consciousness with STUART KAUFFMAN, BRUCE DAMER and STEEN RASMUSSEN.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2018 - PROGRAM 4Today's guests include DAVID CHALMERS explaining his new "Meta Problem" of consciousness, as well as roboticist PAUL VERSCHURE. Once again STUART HAMEROFF wraps up the plenaries.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2018 - PROGRAM 5In this final program in the 2018 series, Nick encounters SOPHIA THE ROBOT and talks to several people involved in the Loving A.I. Project, including Sophia's creator DAVID HANSON of Hanson Robotics, JULIA MOSSBRIDGE of IONS, RALPH MAYET and EDDIE MONROE.
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THE ORIGINS OF LIFE - COMPLETE INTERVIEW WITH BRUCE DAMER |
CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2017 SERIES - SAN DIEGO
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2017 - PROGRAM 1In this first program from TSC 2017, Nick talks to psychologist and end-of-life researcher PETER FENWICK. Other guests include two extraordinary musicians and artists whose work has been inspired by consciousness, our very own DORIAN ELECTRA and introducing QUALIATIK, aka ARIELLE HERMAN.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2017 - PROGRAM 2Today we are honored to welcome renowned philosopher, linguistics pioneer and cultural theorist NOAM CHOMSKY, along with leading quantum computing developer HARTMUT NEVEN.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2017 - PROGRAM 3Nick's guests today include quantum physicist IVETTE FUENTES, who is one of the first scientists to join the newly formed PENROSE INSTITUTE, as well as JOSCHA BACH from the Harvard Program for Evolutionary Dynamics.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2017 - PROGRAM 4Today Nick welcomes back SIR ROGER PENROSE to the program, along with Penrose Institute founder JAMES TAGG. ELAINE CHEW talks about what we can learn about the brain from music, and we close with a visit to a great TSC tradition, the poetry slam.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2016 SERIES - TUCSON
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2016 - PROGRAM 1In the opening show of the series, Nick's guests are pioneering Alzheimer's researcher RUDOLPH TANZI and award winning sci fi author ROBERT J. SAWYER.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2016 TUCSON - PROGRAM 2Today Nick's guests are bestselling author and wellness pioneer DEEPAK CHOPRA and emotion psychologist KATHERINE PEIL.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2016 TUCSON - PROGRAM 3Today's guests are neuroscientist STUART KAUFMAN and quantum physicist HENRY STAPP.
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2016 TUCSON - PROGRAM 4Today Nick talks to neuroscientists ROBIN CARHART-HARRIS and SELEN ATASOY. Other guests include TSC founder STUART HAMEROFF and philosopher DAVID CHALMERS. Dorian Electra (above) stops by the second poster session, and Baba Brinkman wraps things up with his daily rap. Finally David Chalmers performs his legendary Zombie Blues.
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BONUS EDITION 2016 TUCSON - PART 1In this extended bonus edition, Nick talks to professor of consciousness studies ALLAN COMBS and pioneering neuroscientists TRACY BRANDMEYER and ANIL SETH. Cameron Keys meets more presenters at the poster session, and Dorian Electra provides a wry musical look at the potential of AI for staying "forever young."
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BONUS EDITION 2016 TUCSON - PART 2In this final offering from the 2016 conference, Nick talks to professor of physics and philanthropist DR MANI BHAUMIK, philosopher KELVIN MCQUEEN, and professor of digital entertainment GINO YU. Dorian Electra meets the scientists making music from brainwaves, and we drop in on the legendary Poetry Slam. And that's it from TSC 2016 in Tucson!
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CONSCIOUSNESS CENTRAL 2016 TRAILER |
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