Video: Must Minds be Embodied?

Professor Swamidass’ approach in his lectures, as is on display in this clip, is so down-to-earth and approachable. It always feels like he’s having an off-the-cuff conversation with you. His talks feel like a fusion of asking your Dad questions as a kid and a jump into the deep end of the pool.

Peaceful Science: Using recent pop cultural stories as an example, Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass examines the question of whether or not physical bodies are required to gain consciousness and be human.