Thursday, May 27, 7:00 p.m. CST
FREE WEBCAST
What is the fundamental nature of consciousness? Philosophers and scientists tend to give very different answers to this question. The materialist view of many physicists and scientists tells us that energy and matter are fundamental, implying that physical reality is ultimately what is real and consciousness is a derivative. On the other hand, many spiritual traditions and idealists believe that consciousness and the mind are the fundamental reality. Then there are many variations and permutations between these two positions.
In this conversation with physicist and neuroscientist Àlex Gómez-Marín, author, lecturer, researcher, and film-maker Tim Wyatt will explore a wide range of questions regarding the human condition, the nature of reality, the hard problem of consciousness, and the paradoxes of quantum physics. They will also discuss the great opportunities for spiritual growth open to humanity at this critical time.
Àlex Gómez-Marín PhD. has traversed an impressive and eclectic path from fundamental physics to the forefront of behavioral and cognitive neurosciences. Holding a PhD in theoretical physics and a Masters in biophysics from the University of Barcelona, his career is marked by significant contributions as a research fellow to institutions such as the EMBL-CRG Centre for Genomic Regulation and Lisbon's Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown. He currently leads the Behavior of Organisms Laboratory at the Instituto de Neurociencias in Alicante and serves as an Associate Professor for the Spanish Research Council.
His current research focuses on the scientific study of consciousness in the real world. In his recent publication, The Consciousness of Neuroscience, he advocates for a more subtle and honest approach to the study of consciousness, blending empirical research with philosophical inquiry.
This program will be streamed on YouTube, Facebook, and our website on Thursday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. CT.