Vilayanur S. Ramachandran at beyond belief

[Crow]

I hadn't seen this talk before and thought it was worth sharing (an oldie but goodie, but then again I'm biased). Vilayanur S. Ramachandran is a neuroscientist at the University of California, Time magazine recently nominated him as one of the most influential people in the world on their "2011 Time 100 list".

The talk focuses on neuroscience and how it is managing to explain the "religious experience". Its not a long one, approximately 17 minuets combined so give it a watch.

V.S. Ramachandran at Beyond Belief - Part one
V.S. Ramachandran at Beyond Belief - Part two

[The Magic Pudding]

Vilayanur S. Ramachandran is a neuroscientist at the University of California, Time magazine recently nominated him as one of the most influential people in the world

Ye I tried to fix BooksCatsEtc up with him a few weeks ago, she prefered Vigo Mortenson though.

[Sandra Craft]

Vilayanur S. Ramachandran is a neuroscientist at the University of California, Time magazine recently nominated him as one of the most influential people in the world

Ye I tried to fix BooksCatsEtc up with him a few weeks ago, she prefered Vigo Mortenson though.

I'm shallow, what can I say?

[Ecurb Noselrub]

I've read A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness by VSR, and as he said a couple of times in his lecture on the videos, none of this has anything to do with whether or not God exists.  It does tell us a lot about how the brain works, and how experiences are registered, however, and is extremely interesting.

[Sandra Craft]

I've read A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness by VSR, and as he said a couple of times in his lecture on the videos, none of this has anything to do with whether or not God exists.  It does tell us a lot about how the brain works, and how experiences are registered, however, and is extremely interesting.

I just watched the first video, and I may reconsider my preference for Mortensen.

[Ecurb Noselrub]

I've read A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness by VSR, and as he said a couple of times in his lecture on the videos, none of this has anything to do with whether or not God exists.  It does tell us a lot about how the brain works, and how experiences are registered, however, and is extremely interesting.

I just watched the first video, and I may reconsider my preference for Mortensen.

So, all that talk about sex has got you thinking, huh?   

[Sandra Craft]

I've read A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness by VSR, and as he said a couple of times in his lecture on the videos, none of this has anything to do with whether or not God exists.  It does tell us a lot about how the brain works, and how experiences are registered, however, and is extremely interesting.

I just watched the first video, and I may reconsider my preference for Mortensen.

So, all that talk about sex has got you thinking, huh?   

Mind on higher things, preacher man.  I was just reminded that, in addition to liking people who make me laugh, I also like people who are really, really smart.  Not sure that the fact that he looks like a young Cheech Marin is working for or against him.

[Ecurb Noselrub]

I've read A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness by VSR, and as he said a couple of times in his lecture on the videos, none of this has anything to do with whether or not God exists.  It does tell us a lot about how the brain works, and how experiences are registered, however, and is extremely interesting.

I just watched the first video, and I may reconsider my preference for Mortensen.

So, all that talk about sex has got you thinking, huh?   

Mind on higher things, preacher man.  I was just reminded that, in addition to liking people who make me laugh, I also like people who are really, really smart.  Not sure that the fact that he looks like a young Cheech Marin is working for or against him.

He is smart, I'll grant you that. You are right about the Cheech Marin connection, too - hadn't thought of that.

[The Magic Pudding]

I've read A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness by VSR, and as he said a couple of times in his lecture on the videos, none of this has anything to do with whether or not God exists.  It does tell us a lot about how the brain works, and how experiences are registered, however, and is extremely interesting.

I just watched the first video, and I may reconsider my preference for Mortensen.

So, all that talk about sex has got you thinking, huh?  

Mind on higher things, preacher man.  I was just reminded that, in addition to liking people who make me laugh, I also like people who are really, really smart.  Not sure that the fact that he looks like a young Cheech Marin is working for or against him.

He is smart, I'll grant you that. You are right about the Cheech Marin connection, too - hadn't thought of that.

I first heard him on radio, this could be a better medium for him.
Just listen and imagine some sub continent ideal, this would be a personal thing though, Imran used to do it for many some years back.



If there is an award for most air headed hijack of a thread, not involving a lump of clay, I expect to be nominated.

[xSilverPhinx]

This is probably in the links you added, but I just have to add this one small part for those who haven't watched the entire talk:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFJPtVRlI64