by Rick Coste | Jun 3, 2024 | Podcast
In this episode, we delve into Charles Darwin’s theory of Evolution by Natural Selection and explore the alternative philosophical perspective of Henri Bergson. While Darwin’s mechanistic view emphasizes random mutations and natural selection, Bergson...
by Rick Coste | May 20, 2024 | Podcast
The concept of superposition exists in both quantum mechanics and evolutionary geology. We start with the strange and counterintuitive world of quantum physics, where particles exist in multiple states until observed. Then, we journey back to 1666 where another kind...
by Rick Coste | May 6, 2024 | Podcast
What if consciousness, much like the architectural ‘spandrels’ we talked about before, isn’t actually crucial to our survival? Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Lewontin argued that some traits might just be byproducts, not directly selected for their...
by Rick Coste | Apr 22, 2024 | Podcast
Do our thoughts serve a purpose, or are they just a byproduct of something deeper? Consciousness studies bridge the realms of philosophy and science. Are we truly aware, or is it all just an illusion? Please consider becoming a show Patron to help keep new episodes...
by Rick Coste | Apr 8, 2024 | Podcast
In this episode, we delve into the mysterious world of consciousness, a mystery that resides within the depths of our minds. We’ll explore the physical and philosophical theories of consciousness, from the brain’s intricate processes to the elusive concept...
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