Consciousness
TopicHeard in 8 episodes across 6 shows since Jun 2026
Consciousness is the state of being aware of something internal to oneself or of objects and events in the external environment. It has been a subject of extensive analysis and debate across philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, and theology for millennia. While some perspectives view it as synonymous with the mind, others consider it a distinct aspect of mental life, with no universal consensus on its exact definition or scientific boundaries.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
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| Jul 31 | 1.78‰ | 2 |
| Aug 8 | 0.07‰ | 1 |
| Aug 17 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Aug 27 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Sep 13 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
What experts have said about Consciousness
8 statements · 4 positive · 2 negative · 2 neutral
The brain-complexity emergence theory of consciousness lacks substantial explanatory traction.
“our presumption that, you know, consciousness is an emergent property of brain complexity, that idea doesn't have much traction.”
Open the episode · What Humans, Animals and Plants Tell Us About Consciousness | Michael PollanListen at 0:46
Consciousness is not fundamentally mysterious.
“I don't think there is a great mystery here.”
Open the episode · #2554 - Carlo RovelliListen at 41:12
Consciousness could in principle be described by physics.
“in principle, it could be described by physics”
Open the episode · #2554 - Carlo RovelliListen at 43:31
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Episodes
8 episodes featuring Consciousness, newest first
- Sep 13, 2026
Tech pioneers map out survival strategies for the post-AGI eraMoonshots with Peter DiamandisSep 13, 2026 - Aug 27, 2026
Tech critic Ed Zitron warns of a catastrophic AI market collapse by 2027The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettAug 27, 2026 - Aug 18, 2026
Physicist Thomas Campbell claims physical reality is a computed virtual simulationThe Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our ParksAug 18, 2026 - Aug 17, 2026
Physicist Brian Greene explains why free will is a physical illusionThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettAug 17, 2026 - Aug 8, 2026
US tech giants face open-source pressure as SpaceX eyes chip manufacturingMoonshots with Peter DiamandisAug 8, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Tech investors warn AI safety petitions mask strategic regulatory captureAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & FriedbergJul 31, 2026