Mary’s Room and the Theory of Evolution – Quantum Mindcast Episode 2

Episode 2 of the Quantum Mindcast. In this episode we'll take a look at a couple of intriguing thought experiments that help to shed light on the nature of consciousness and physical reality; namely, Frank Jackson's "Mary's Room" and John Searle's "Chinese Room". We'll also talk about the Theory of Evolution and why it's not quite the full story.

In this episode:

Mary's Room, aka The Knowledge Arguments - Emotion and the brain are not the same - experience vs. knowledge - Quale - Who makes the grass green? - The mind vs. the brain - Searle's Chinese Room - Why do so many people dislike the Theory of Evolution - Why consciousness cannot have evolved.

Featured music: Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata no. 14 in c sharp minor 'Moonlight', op. 27 no. 2 - i. adagio sostenuto