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#206 – Anil Seth on the predictive brain and how to study consciousness
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2024/11/1
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Cold open
Luisa’s intro
How do expectations and perception affect consciousness?
How does the brain make sense of the body it’s within?
What role do psychedelics play in predictive processing?
What can blindsight tell us about visual consciousness?
What have we learned from split-brain patients?
What can overflow experiments reveal about consciousness?
How much can we learn about consciousness from empirical research?
Which parts of the brain are responsible for conscious experiences?
What are the current state and disagreements in the study of consciousness?
Can machines ever be conscious?
Can nonhuman animals be conscious?
What’s next for Anil?
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