Mysteries of the Mind: A Journey into Consciousness with Erik Hoel

MYSTERIES OF THE MIND: A JOURNEY INTO CONSCIOUSNESS WITH ERIK HOEL

Do you ever wonder about the mysteries of consciousness and the secrets it holds? Today, we're diving deep into this fascinating subject with Erik Hoel, a renowned neuroscientist and author.

Erik Hoel is a neuroscientist and author known for his groundbreaking work in consciousness research. With a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and research experience at prestigious institutions, he's on the cutting edge of unraveling the enigma of consciousness. 

Join us as Erik Hoel shares insights into the current state of consciousness research. He explores the definition of consciousness, its challenges in the scientific world, and the intriguing idea that some aspects of the universe may forever remain unknown.

Topics We Discuss:

[0:00] Lack of scientific theory of consciousness

[8:18] Intrinsic and extrinsic perspectives on consciousness

[14:14] Neuroscience's need to address consciousness

[18:47] Uncertainty is a fundamental aspect of existence

[19:19] The quest for knowledge may be a defense against uncertainty

[27:55] Explaining mediumship and near-death experiences

[39:23] Living in the mysticism and magic of the unknown

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FOLLOW ERIK HOEL:

Check out his book, The Revelations.

More from Erik Hoel on Substack: The Intrinsic Perspective and on Twitter.

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