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