What is Panpsychism?

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In this episode, Andrew and Matthew invite myself and Prof. Philip Goff to discuss Panpsychism. What is it, why should we take it seriously and can we test it? I explore some of the ideas in consciousness, and the contrast between philosophy and science.

This podcast episode can be obtained at

  • On Anchor: https://anchor.fm/reasonpress/episodes/Episode-3---What-is-Panpsychism-eas6bfEpisode-13-Why-Christian-Apologetics-is-Faulty-Science-and-Faulty-History-e42ldg
  • On iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-3-what-is-panpsychism/id1436336109?i=1000465737651

Useful Links

  • Philip Goff's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Galileos-Error-Foundations-Science-Consciousness/dp/1846046017/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=77634469403&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7aPyBRChARIsAJfWCgLkkgADn_iSNknjEg_cvafIwV9kjwUeFoFojGJPAfLQMkoVTek9cCIaAsFDEALw_wcB&hvadid=381611807008&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9045659&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=4363389538117231407&hvtargid=kwd-716842592764&hydadcr=5055_1827803&keywords=galileos+error&qid=1581853245&sr=8-1
  • Some notes from me responding to Philip's 'black and white Mary' thought experience: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2crwv2jcv0b33hr/Response%20to%20Goff%20on%20Black%20and%20White%20Mary.pdf?dl=0