What Is The Mind-Body Problem? The Hard Problem Of Consciousness & Materialism | Noam Chomsky

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Noam Chomsky is one of the most cited scholars in modern history. He is a linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historical essayist, social critic, and political activist. Known as “the father of modern linguistics”, Chomsky is also a major figure in analytic philosophy and one of the founders of the field of cognitive science. He is a Laureate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona and an Institute Professor Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and is the author of more than 150 books and well over 400 articles in major publications. Professor Chomsky has received honorary degrees from University of London, University of Chicago, Loyola University of Chicago, Swarthmore College, Delhi University, Bard College, University of Massachusetts, University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Amherst College, Cambridge University, University of Buenos Aires, McGill University, Universitat Rovira I Virgili, Tarragona, Columbia University, University of Connecticut, Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, University of Western Ontario, University of Toronto, Harvard University, University of Calcutta, and Universidad Nacional De Colombia. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Science. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:10 - A philosophical history of the Mind-Body Problem 4:09 - Distinction between physical explanations & mathematical models 8:22 - Change of Science's course over time 10:54 - "The Hard Problem" 13:09 - Theories of consciousness & the problem with materialism 15:39 - What is matter? 18:39 - Can we explain consciousness & why are we trying so hard? 23:35 - What is inaccessible to consciousness & how do those fragments that are reach the conscious level? 28:45 - Differences in language & its implications on the transmission of information 31:33 - Why do many conclude consciousness is an ethereal entity or part of a spiritual realm? 34:20 - How to find inspiration, meaning or purpose in this complex Universe? 36:23 - Free Will EPISODE LINKS: - Noam's Website: https://chomsky.info/ - Noam's Books: https://tinyurl.com/mr3trer9 - Noam's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/52zrr9vt CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drtevinnaidu - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu ============================= Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields. #NoamChomsky #MindBodyProblem #Consciousness #MindBodySolution