This course explores and explains the art, science, and mystery of consciousness. The learning outcomes include gaining insights into where and how consciousness is generated in the brain, understanding the relationship between perception and reality, and exploring the role of emotions in consciousness. The course teaches skills such as identifying elements that contribute to consciousness, explaining inattentional blindness, and differentiating between human and artificial intelligence brains. The teaching method involves a spellbinding conversation between a filmmaker, a neuroscientist, and a moderator. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and the intersection of art and science.
Overview
Syllabus
Alan Alda Introduction
Participant Introductions
Being John Malkovich setup video.
Charlie, what led you to that part of consciousness?
Just know where stuff happens in the brain doesn't give you understanding of consciousness?
Whats the theory of what brings us consciousness?
Does consciousness have to do with individual elements that make up the whole?
Alan Alda gets tested on binocular rivalry.
Being John Malkovich helps explain inattentional blindness.
The rivalry of body vs consciousness
The Human brain vs an AI brain.
Finding consciousness by identifying what it is not.
What is sleep for?
Emotion tied to consciousness.
Taught by
World Science Festival
