A journey into consciousness (Theatre)

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The fact that each of us has a subjective experience of the world continues to be one of the greatest mysteries in nature. How is it that what goes on the brain is accompanied by feelings, by thoughts and by a sense of self? How far is consciousness, or at least sentience and some level of selfhood, shared amongst animals, and even plants? Is the whole of the natural world alive with agency?

Renowned writer Michael Pollan will be in conversation with the celebrated neuroscientist Anil Seth for a unique evening investigating consciousness, weighing up the scientific study with the philosophical debate, exploring the latest in cognitive science in a discussion spanning the biggest questions facing the study of the mind.

Michael’s new book A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness will be available for purchase after the talk.

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