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Behind the Stigma
Hosted and produced by Seiara Imanova, a PhD student from University of Birmingham, Behind the Stigma is a pioneering podcast that bridges the gap between the general public and the fields of Psychology, Psychiatry and Mental Health.
Each episode offers a deep dive into cutting-edge research, featuring conversations with leading experts and top researchers in the field. Take a listen, as we uncover the science, challenge misconceptions, and bridge the crucial gap between academia and the everyday.
Behind the Stigma
The Conscious Universe: Exploring Panpsychism with Professor Philip Goff
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In this episode, Professor Philip Goff, philosopher and professor at Durham University, explores the nature of consciousness, panpsychism, and the profound insights from his recent 5-MeO-DMT journey. We discuss some of his ideas, and how panpsychism challenges our understanding of reality and the universe.
About Philip Goff
Professor Goff is a British author, panpsychist philosopher, and professor at Durham University whose research focuses on philosophy of mind and consciousness. Specifically, it focuses on how consciousness can be part of the scientific worldview.
‘Why? The Purpose of the Universe’: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Purpose-Universe-Philip-Goff/dp/0198883765/
‘Galileo’s Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness’: https://www.amazon.com/Galileos-Error-Foundations-Science-Consciousness/dp/1524747963
Philip’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@philipgoffphilosophy
Substack: https://philipgoff.substack.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Philip_Goff
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/philipgoff.bsky.social
Website: https://philipgoffphilosophy.com/
The Beliefless Spirituality Project: https://www.belieflessspirituality.com/
Key Topics:
What is consciousness
Panpsychism as a theory of consciousness
The relationship between physicalism, dualism, and panpsychism
Physics' limitations in explaining intrinsic nature Significance of neural correlates of consciousness
Role of mystical experiences in understanding reality
Ego dissolution
Philosophical implications of psychedelic experiences
The moral significance of panpsychism
Future directions in Goff's research