The Waking Cosmos Podcast

Adrian David Nelson
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The Waking Cosmos Podcast

The universe is an extraordinary place, full of beauty and mystery. And yet, for all of the amazing things that science has discovered, the most surprising and mysterious aspect of reality is… us. Through the development of life and mind, the universe glimpses the potential of a subjective dimension, -of value, meaning, and significance. Today growing numbers of scientists and philosophers argue that proper recognition of the existence of consciousness reframes our entire cosmological picture. This series focuses on the extraordinary reality that the universe is waking up.

  1. Does the Universe have a Purpose? Cosmic Fine-Tuning and Consciousness | Philip Goff

    16/11/2023

    Does the Universe have a Purpose? Cosmic Fine-Tuning and Consciousness | Philip Goff

    Philosopher Philip Goff joins me to talk about panpsychism, cosmic fine-tuning, and his hypothesis that the universe is driven to the creation of conscious life and value. Please support Waking Cosmos on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/wakingcosmos Philip's website: https://philipgoffphilosophy.com

    1h 17m
  2. Is Sentientism the Future of Ethics? | Jamie Woodhouse | The Waking Cosmos Podcast

    21/09/2023

    Is Sentientism the Future of Ethics? | Jamie Woodhouse | The Waking Cosmos Podcast

    I discuss the philosophy, history and movement of sentientism with Jamie Woodhouse. Please support Waking Cosmos on Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/wakingcosmos Jamie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Sentientism As mentioned in this episode, here is my conversation with David Pearce: https://on.soundcloud.com/suSUP Jamie's conversation with David Pearce: https://youtu.be/zpjZWJGM5ak?si=a8oWS8lgoEAbBOWu

    1h 28m
  3. Consciousness and Moral Realism | Sharon Rawlette

    13/10/2022

    Consciousness and Moral Realism | Sharon Rawlette

    Does moral truth exist? In this episode I talk to the philosopher Sharon Rawlette about her work on moral realism, and her pursuit of a universal ethical theory grounded in the intrinsic value of conscious states. We discuss her book, The Feeling of Value, utilitarianism, the deep nature of value, hedonism, darwinian suffering, and Sharon’s belief in the teleological (purpose-driven) nature of reality. My Patreon ~ https://www.patreon.com/wakingcosmos Sharon’s website ~ https://sharonrawlette.wordpress.com/

    1h 25m

  4. 27/01/2021

    Existential Risk, Artificial Intelligence, and Consciousness | Toby Ord | Waking Cosmos

    We live in a unique time in history, when humanity’s growing technological power risks destroying our vast potential in the universe. The philosopher Toby Ord calls our unique time, "the Precipice." Today Toby joins me on Waking Cosmos to discuss existential risk, artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the far future of life in the universe. Please Support Waking Cosmos on Patreon~ https://www.patreon.com/wakingcosmos Toby’s Sites: Main Website~ https://tobyord.com The Precipice~ https://theprecipice.com Toby's Twitter~ https://twitter.com/tobyordoxford Toby's book, The Precipice is now available in hardback and audiobook. The paperback edition will be released in the UK on February 18, and March 23 in the US.

    1 hr
  5. Consciousness, Psychedelics, and Panpsychism | Andrés Gómez Emilsson | The Waking Cosmos Podcast

    07/08/2020

    Consciousness, Psychedelics, and Panpsychism | Andrés Gómez Emilsson | The Waking Cosmos Podcast

    In today’s episode of Waking Cosmos I’m joined by the philosopher and consciousness researcher Andrés Gómez Emilsson. He is the director of research at the Qualia Research Institute, and the cofounder and president of the Stanford Transhumanist Association. We discuss Andrés’ views about consciousness, and how it could be a deep and fundamental part of the universe (panpsychism). We explore how shifting our perception of identity to consciousness may profoundly transform our civilization, and prepare us for an unimaginable future in the universe. We talk about the psychedelic renaissance and how it is opening us up to radical new perspectives about consciousness and identity, and we also discuss what truths if any, might be glimpsed through psychedelic and altered states. We also explore Andrés’ extraordinary view that subjective states of wellbeing, also known as positive valence, disclose the utility function of the universe itself. Please consider supporting the continued existence of Waking Cosmos on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/wakingcosmos Thank you! Episode Links~ The Qualia Research Institute: https://www.qualiaresearchinstitute.org/ Qualia Computing: https://qualiacomputing.com/

    1h 43m
  6. Is there an Infinite Mind? | Donald Hoffman Ph.D. | The Waking Cosmos Podcast

    02/03/2020

    Is there an Infinite Mind? | Donald Hoffman Ph.D. | The Waking Cosmos Podcast

    For all of science’s impressive advancements, one problem has stubbornly eluded us: Why do we have consciousness? How does inert unconscious matter give rise to the light of conscious experience? Neuroscientist Donald Hoffman has been pondering this question throughout his career. His thinking has gradually led him to a surprising possibility — that consciousness itself is fundamental to reality. Donald’s theory, however, differs from that of the growing number of other scientists and philosophers now arriving at this conclusion. The fundamental nature of reality, Donald theorizes, is comprised of an infinite network of interacting conscious agents. Uniquely, Donald offers a precise mathematical definition of a conscious agent. He believes the theory may be used to reconstruct the universe and existing scientific discoveries purely through the interaction of these units of consciousness. As Donald has gradually become “a student of the math” his theory has led him to consider fantastic possibilities, including the existence of infinitely great minds which exist beyond our realm of perception. Among other possibilities, Donald believes “conscious realism” leaves the door open to life after death. In my conversation with Donald we explore the surprising implications of his theory, and what it suggests about our own place in reality. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting Waking Cosmos on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/wakingcosmos Pick up Donald Hoffman’s book “The Case Against Reality” (also on Audible) here: https://amzn.to/2T31Kes

    1h 20m
  7. Cosmology and the Evolution of Consciousness | Brian Swimme Ph.D. | The Waking Cosmos Podcast

    31/01/2020

    Cosmology and the Evolution of Consciousness | Brian Swimme Ph.D. | The Waking Cosmos Podcast

    Did the universe require the evolution of conscious life? How does our evolving picture of the universe impact human life? Cosmologist Brian Swimme joins Adrian on the Waking Cosmos podcast. Please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/wakingcosmos Watch Brian's Documentary, Journey of the Universe ~ https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/

    59 min
  8. Nonlocal Mind and the Global Consciousness Project | Roger Nelson Ph.D. | The Waking Cosmos Podcast

    21/11/2019

    Nonlocal Mind and the Global Consciousness Project | Roger Nelson Ph.D. | The Waking Cosmos Podcast

    For many years psychologist Roger Nelson Ph.D. has explored an extended property of the mind that is unexplained by current science. Results of these experiments seem to suggest that our thoughts and intentions are not encapsulated within our brains or bodies, but extend mysteriously into the world around us, and in scientifically measurable ways. While controversial, a careful but open-minded look at this research strongly suggests the effects are real. In my conversation with Roger, we explore this research, including his later experiments, with the Global Consciousness Project, that hint to the existence of a larger collective consciousness, in which our minds participate. Today we discuss the findings of these experiments, and what could be their profound implications. Please consider supporting my work on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/wakingcosmos Roger's book, Connected, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Connected-Emergence-Consciousness-Roger-Nelson/dp/1936033356

    1h 32m
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    The universe is an extraordinary place, full of beauty and mystery. And yet, for all of the amazing things that science has discovered, the most surprising and mysterious aspect of reality is… us. Through the development of life and mind, the universe glimpses the potential of a subjective dimension, -of value, meaning, and significance. Today growing numbers of scientists and philosophers argue that proper recognition of the existence of consciousness reframes our entire cosmological picture. This series focuses on the extraordinary reality that the universe is waking up.

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    • Creator
      Adrian David Nelson
    • Years Active
      2017 - 2023
    • Episodes
      15
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