Voices Of Courage, June 3, 2025

Voices of Courage with Ken D Foster

S5EP6, The Courage to Explore Consciousness with Dr. Francisco Aboitiz This insightful conversation with Dr. Aboitiz promises to shed light on some of the most profound questions about the nature of consciousness and the human mind. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the brain's mysteries. Show Benefits: ~ Enriched Understanding of Consciousness: Gain insights into the leading theories of consciousness and understand their limitations, providing a well-rounded perspective on this enigmatic subject. ~ Ethical Awareness: Explore the ethical implications of measuring consciousness in non-human animals and the responsibilities it entails, fostering a deeper sense of moral consideration. ~ Future of Artificial Intelligence: Discover the potential for consciousness to emerge in artificial systems, such as large language models, and the future implications of this possibility. ~ Evolutionary Perspective: Learn about the evolutionary benefits of consciousness, offering a historical context to its development and significance. ~ New Perspectives: Challenge your understanding of consciousness with the concept of pan-psychism, opening up new avenues for thought and discussion. ~ Expert Insights:Benefit from Dr. Aboitiz's extensive knowledge and research, gaining access to expert opinions and cutting-edge information in neuroscience. Francisco Aboitiz is the director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Neuroscience and professor of psychiatry at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. His research includes the evolution of the brain and cognition, and the neurocognitive underpinnings of conditions such as ADHD, autism, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy. He is also involved in social projects, such as implementing robotics workshops for children in schools of social risk and screening resilience signatures in adolescent mothers. Dr. Aboitiz has authored more than 140 scientific articles and is the author of A Brain for Speech. A View From Evolutionary Neuroanatomy and A History of Bodies, Brains, and Minds: The Evolution of Life and Consciousness Find more about Dr. Francisco Aboitiz: linkedin / francisco-aboitiz-28687014 instagram / franciscoaboitiz.neuroscience