This episode looks at some philosophy of mind, going deep on just some of the arresting questions that relate to consciousness. In the first segment, we discuss the mystery of consciousness - and perhaps more crucially - what consciousness feels like from the first-person perspective. Could consciousness be an epiphenomenon?

Additionally, we notice the elephant who lives in our conscious world - our tendency to self-deceive about our actions and motives. Could we tame the elephant? Using the Socratic method, can we dispel delusive thoughts and inhibiting emotions?

Primary texts:

The Elephant in the Brain - Simler, Hanson.

Philosophy of Mind - Kim.