Episode 19

On Consciousness, feat. Andrés Gomez Emilsson | Traces, Appendix 19

On Consciousness, feat. Andrés Gomez Emilsson | Traces, Appendix 19 A conversation with Andrés Gómez Emilssen about consciousness, qualia, measuring states of consciousness, meditation, psychedelics, digital intelligence, and more. Find me at cristian@ccb.life About the Guest: Andrés has a Master’s Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in computational models from Stanford and a professional background in graph theory, statistics, and affective science. Andrés was also the co-founder of the Stanford Transhumanist Association and first-place winner of the Norway Math Olympiad. His work at QRI ranges from algorithm design to psychedelic theory, to neurotechnology development, to mapping and studying the computational properties of consciousness. Andrés blogs at qualiacomputing.com. References: - Daniel Dennet's From Bacteria to Bach and Back (audiobook): https://amzn.to/41kJ1N6 - David Chalmers' Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy (book): https://amzn.to/3TmhZTy - Hilary Putnam's Reason, Truth, and History: https://amzn.to/3uVvPCi - Ray Kurzweil's How to Create a Mind (audiobook): https://amzn.to/3uXpsOV Set-Up: - Camera: https://amzn.to/3PZVscb (don't laugh) - Microphone: https://amzn.to/46f3pB5 - Teleprompter Stand: https://amzn.to/3tgS98y - Telepromter App: https://amzn.to/46jdH31 - Teleprompter Screen: https://amzn.to/3PNfKFI (yup) - Headphones: https://amzn.to/46gMSwo Timestamps: 00:16 Introduction and Guest Background 01:51 Exploring Consciousness and Personal Identity 07:41 Understanding the Hard Problem of Consciousness 17:38 The Role of Symmetry in Consciousness 26:26 The Concept of Attractors in Consciousness 32:09 Analyzing Emotional Transitions and Attractors 35:51 Exploring Emotions and Attractors 37:18 Applicability of Emotional Findings 37:55 Studying Consciousness and Experience 38:14 Full Stack Approach to Consciousness Research 40:50 Exploring Vibration and Consciousness 43:49 Understanding the Music Theory of Vibration 50:11 Potential Side Effects of Repetitive Vibration 53:32 Exploring Different Meditation Techniques 53:46 The Power of Jana Meditation 01:02:39 Comparing Jana and Kundalini Meditation 1:06:38 Measuring the Impact of Meditation and Substances 1:06:57 The Role of QRI in Measuring Experiences 1:07:30 The Candy Flipping Experience 1:08:45 The Limitations of Current Research Methods 1:10:26 The Tracer Tool: A New Approach to Studying Psychedelic Experiences 1:14:03 The Challenges of Describing Psychedelic Experiences 1:16:02 The Spiritual Aspect of Psychedelic Experiences 1:16:22 The Strong and Weak Interpretations of Mystical Experiences 1:16:41 Exploring the Complexity of the Human Mind 1:17:23 The Role of Energy in Consciousness 1:22:41 The Potential of Psychedelics for Human Evolution 1:25:02 The Concept of Energy in Consciousness 1:26:00 Understanding the Intensity of Experience 1:26:32 The Role of Energy in Experience 1:28:16 The Interplay of Vibrations and Energy 1:28:53 The Science of Vibrations and Energy 1:29:5 The Concept of Tuning Body Vibrations 1:30:34 The Intersection of Subjective and Objective Experiences 1:30:52 Exploring Digital Consciousness and AI 1:31:04 The Binding Problem for Digital Neural Networks 1:34:48 The Difference Between Brain and Consciousness 1:39:13 The Ethical Implications of Conscious Computers 1:46:56 The Potential of Blissful Conscious Computers 1:44:57 Closing Thoughts and Future Discussions Related Keywords:- Cristian Cibils Bernardes, Christian Podcasters, andres gomez emilsson, andrés gómez emilsson, gómez emilsson, neuroscience of consciousness, neuroscience, Andrés Gomez Emilsson interview, Andrés Gomez Emilsson, Andres Emilson, Consciousness exploration, Andrés Gomez Emilsson insights, Consciousness podcast, Consciousness journey, consciousness evolution journey, Andrés Gomez Emilsson interview insights, consciousness, Consciousness podcast episode, Andrés Gomez Emilsson interview sharing, Consciousness exploration sharing, Andrés Gomez Emilsson interview insights sharing, Consciousness analysis sharing, Consciousness philosophy sharing, Consciousness philosophy podcast, Andrés Gomez Emilsson interview podcast,Traces podcast series insights podcast,Consciousness exploration podcast,Cognitive neuroscience insights podcast, Consciousness studies, Neuroscience insights, Andrés Gomez Emilsson insights podcast, Consciousness analysis podcast, Neuroscience research, Andrés Gomez Emilsson interview insights podcast, Consciousness analysis sharing podcast, Consciousness philosophy sharing podcast, christian motives, Cognitive psychology insights, Andrés Gomez Emilsson interview sharing podcast, Consciousness exploration sharing podcast, Consciousness exploration insights podcast, Neuroscience advancements insights, deep podcast, Awareness practices podcast #ConsciousnessInsights #AndrésGomezEmilsson #ConsciousnessStudies