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" (http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2066367_2066369_2066125,00.html).
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 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZClfg_kzwE)
V.S. Ramachandran at Beyond Belief - Part two (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obaZz41jTms)
Quote from: Crow on December 23, 2011, 08:40:22 AMVilayanur 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.
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 23, 2011, 09:00:05 AM
Quote from: Crow on December 23, 2011, 08:40:22 AMVilayanur 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?
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.
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 24, 2011, 03:09:48 PM
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.
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 24, 2011, 07:40:00 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 24, 2011, 03:09:48 PM
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? ;D
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 24, 2011, 08:49:49 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 24, 2011, 07:40:00 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 24, 2011, 03:09:48 PM
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? ;D
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.
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 24, 2011, 08:54:38 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 24, 2011, 08:49:49 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 24, 2011, 07:40:00 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 24, 2011, 03:09:48 PM
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? ;D
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.
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 25, 2011, 04:45:15 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 24, 2011, 08:54:38 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 24, 2011, 08:49:49 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 24, 2011, 07:40:00 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 24, 2011, 03:09:48 PM
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? ;D
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.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.hubimg.com%2Fu%2F3038405_f260.jpg&hash=dd1ea1e619426ddcbf66e56ab184f844509d03d7)
If there is an award for most air headed hijack of a thread, not involving a lump of clay, I expect to be nominated.
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 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFJPtVRlI64)
:D