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God, they say, is in the details. But could God also be in our frontal lobes? Every culture from the dawn of humankind has imagined planes of existence beyond the reach of our senses, spiritual domains that shape our Earthly experiences. Why do beliefs of the fantastic hold such powerful sway over our species? Is there something in our evolutionary history that points to an answer? Does neuroscience hold the key? Straddling the gap between science and religion, Brian Greene is joined by renowned neuroscientists, anthropologists, and evolutionary biologists, to explore one of the most profound mysteries of our existence.
PARTICIPANTS: Lisa Barrett, Barbara J. King, Zoran Josipovic, Steven Pinker
MODERATOR: Brian Greene
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This program is part of the BIG IDEAS SERIES, made possible with support from the JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION.
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TOPICS:
0:00 - Introduction
01:05 - Overview of religious beliefs
12:15 - Panelist intros
14:27 - Panelists share personal religious beliefs
18:28 - Broadening our views of belief
19:15 - Do other animals have a sense of spirituality?
20:50 - What is evolutionary psychology?
27:51 - Are humans wired for belief?
32:36 - Is there evidence of an internal predilection of religious belief?
37:46 - Searching for the origin of religious belief
45:21 - Is there an adaptive value of religious belief?
49:31 - Advantages of religious belief relating to the nervous system
55:24 - Why has religion persisted for so long?
1:00:30 - Religion as an emotional response vs a social mechanism
1:08:20 - The future of the role of religion
1:14:15 - What would aliens think of our religious beliefs?
PROGRAM CREDITS:
- Produced by John Plummer
- Associate Produced by Laura Dattaro
- Opening media created by Josh Zimmerman
- Music provided by APM
- Additional images and footage provided by: Getty Images, Shutterstock, Videoblocks
This program was recorded live at the 2018 World Science Festival and has been edited and condensed for YouTube.
With ever more refined techniques for measuring complex brain activity, scientists are challenging the understanding of thought, memory and emotion–what we have traditionally called “the self.” How do electrical and chemical currents translate to self-awareness? And why does the brain produce consciousness at all? Join a discussion among eminent neuroscientists, philosophers and psychologists who are redefining what it means to be human.
This program is part of the Big Ideas Series, made possible with support from the John Templeton Foundation.
Original Program Date: June 5, 2016
MODERATOR: Bill Blakemore
PARTICIPANTS: Martha Farah, Joy Hirsch, Jesse Prinz, Daphna Shohamy
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Bill Blakemore's Introduction 00:00
Where Do You Locate Your Sense Of Self 4:30
Participant Introductions 8:20
Is there a Neurobiology of collective consciousness? 12:22
What happens when two brains are in a dialog with each other 17:00
How do brains differ from texting vs. face to face 21:38
What is TBJ? 25:40
What is the difference between awareness and attention? 26:09
How does memory define "self" 32:48
We make decisions NOT base on our experiences but based on our memories 41:15
When memories go does self go as well? 47:29
How human taste dictates our social groups 56:23
How actively we interrogate and seek information from others 1:02:26
What is Neuroskepticism? 1:09:35
Can we make determinations that consciousness is connected to the physical? 1:14:35
If we made a human clone would it have the same mind? 1:23:40
What does neuroscience have to say about freewill? 1:26:50
What parts of the brain are active while experiencing morality? 1:31:18
What is the connection between PTSD and the experience of memory? Can your brain be rewired? 1:34:14
SEMINAR TITLE: “Black People in the Biblical Lands of Kush andEgypt & Their Contributions to the World.”
6) Ancient African contributions in Architecture and a practical application of the practical knowledge learned about classical African civilizations
Background:Presenter is Professor Manu Ampim:Prof. Manu Ampim is the director of Advancing The Research and is a noted historian and scholar specializing in Africana Studies. He has conducted primary (first-hand) research in nearly two dozen countries over the past 30 years, and is the author of numerous scholarly articles and several books, including his latest work, A History of African Civilizations (2019). Prof. Ampim is also a tenured professor at Contra Costa College (San Pablo, CA) and Chair of the History, Anthropology, and Geography Department. In addition, he has facilitated various workshops throughout North America, and has worked with several renowned scholars.Week 1 Resources document that Professor Ampim compiled to help support the attendees of the class last week and to further answer the main questions that were raised. I noted in the Bibliography that my book, A History of African Civilizations ($24.95), is the most relevant source for the 6-week seminar and can be ordered below.https://advancingtheresearch.org/prod... This Seminar is part of the Brother-to-Brother Education SeriesHosted by the Brother-to-Brother Grouphttps://www.brother-to-brother.org/Comments are turned off. Learn more
SEMINAR TITLE: “Black People in the Biblical Lands of Kush andEgypt & Their Contributions to the World.”
5) Ancient African contributions in Mathematics
Background:Presenter is Professor Manu Ampim:Prof. Manu Ampim is the director of Advancing The Research and is a noted historian and scholar specializing in Africana Studies. He has conducted primary (first-hand) research in nearly two dozen countries over the past 30 years, and is the author of numerous scholarly articles and several books, including his latest work, A History of African Civilizations (2019). Prof. Ampim is also a tenured professor at Contra Costa College (San Pablo, CA) and Chair of the History, Anthropology, and Geography Department. In addition, he has facilitated various workshops throughout North America, and has worked with several renowned scholars.Week 1 Resources document that Professor Ampim compiled to help support the attendees of the class last week and to further answer the main questions that were raised. I noted in the Bibliography that my book, A History of African Civilizations ($24.95), is the most relevant source for the 6-week seminar and can be ordered below.https://advancingtheresearch.org/prod... This Seminar is part of the Brother-to-Brother Education SeriesHosted by the Brother-to-Brother Grouphttps://www.brother-to-brother.org/Comments are turned off. Learn more
SEMINAR TITLE: “Black People in the Biblical Lands of Kush andEgypt & Their Contributions to the World.”
4) Ancient African contributions in Medicine
Background:Presenter is Professor Manu Ampim:Prof. Manu Ampim is the director of Advancing The Research and is a noted historian and scholar specializing in Africana Studies. He has conducted primary (first-hand) research in nearly two dozen countries over the past 30 years, and is the author of numerous scholarly articles and several books, including his latest work, A History of African Civilizations (2019). Prof. Ampim is also a tenured professor at Contra Costa College (San Pablo, CA) and Chair of the History, Anthropology, and Geography Department. In addition, he has facilitated various workshops throughout North America, and has worked with several renowned scholars.Week 1 Resources document that Professor Ampim compiled to help support the attendees of the class last week and to further answer the main questions that were raised. I noted in the Bibliography that my book, A History of African Civilizations ($24.95), is the most relevant source for the 6-week seminar and can be ordered below.https://advancingtheresearch.org/prod... This Seminar is part of the Brother-to-Brother Education SeriesHosted by the Brother-to-Brother Grouphttps://www.brother-to-brother.org/Comments are turned off. Learn more
SEMINAR TITLE: “Black People in the Biblical Lands of Kush andEgypt & Their Contributions to the World.”
3) Ancient African contributions in Social Organization – August 13th"Social Organization & Female Rulers." Article written by Professor Manu on the misleading Queen Hatshepsut exhibit at the de Young Museum (SF) in 2006. https://manuampim.com/hatshepsut_exhibit06.html
Background:Presenter is Professor Manu Ampim:Prof. Manu Ampim is the director of Advancing The Research and is a noted historian and scholar specializing in Africana Studies. He has conducted primary (first-hand) research in nearly two dozen countries over the past 30 years, and is the author of numerous scholarly articles and several books, including his latest work, A History of African Civilizations (2019). Prof. Ampim is also a tenured professor at Contra Costa College (San Pablo, CA) and Chair of the History, Anthropology, and Geography Department. In addition, he has facilitated various workshops throughout North America, and has worked with several renowned scholars.Week 1 Resources document that Professor Ampim compiled to help support the attendees of the class last week and to further answer the main questions that were raised. I noted in the Bibliography that my book, A History of African Civilizations ($24.95), is the most relevant source for the 6-week seminar and can be ordered below.https://advancingtheresearch.o....rg/product/a-history This Seminar is part of the Brother-to-Brother Education SeriesHosted by the Brother-to-Brother Grouphttps://www.brother-to-brother.org/
SEMINAR TITLE: “Black People in the Biblical Lands of Kush and Egypt & Their Contributions to the World.”
Week2-Professor Manu Ampim 8/6/20 - Writing and Ethical Values
SEMINAR TITLE: “Black People in the Biblical Lands of Kush andEgypt & Their Contributions to the World.”Published on Aug 2nd 2020
This 6-week seminar on Black people in the Nile Valley region of northeastAfrica, dating back about five millennia, will focus on important contributions of these ancient Africans in various fields, and discuss the practical value today. These are the weekly topics:
– July 30: 1) Historical timeline of the classical African civilizations of Kush and Kemet (Egypt)
– August 6: 2) Ancient African contributions in Writing and Ethical Values
– August 13: 3) Ancient African contributions in Social Organization
– August 20: 4) Ancient African contributions in Medicine
– August 27: 5) Ancient African contributions in Mathematics
– September 3: 6) Ancient African contributions in Architecture
Presenter is Professor Manu Ampim:Prof. Manu Ampim is the director of Advancing The Research and is a noted historian and scholar specializing in Africana Studies. He has conducted primary (first-hand) research in nearly two dozen countries over the past 30 years, and is the author of numerous scholarly articles and several books, including his latest work, A History of African Civilizations (2019). Prof. Ampim is also a tenured professor at Contra Costa College (San Pablo, CA) and Chair of the History, Anthropology, and Geography Department. In addition, he has facilitated various workshops throughout North America, and has worked with several renowned scholars.Week 1 Resources document that Professor Ampim compiled to help support the attendees of the class last week and to further answer the main questions that were raised. I noted in the Bibliography that my book, A History of African Civilizations ($24.95), is the most relevant source for the 6-week seminar.https://advancingtheresearch.o....rg/product/a-history This Seminar is part of the Brother-to-Brother Education SeriesHosted by the Brother-to-Brother Grouphttps://www.brother-to-brother.org/
This is a slide presentation by Prof. Ampim in a series of radio broadcasts on the ancient Kushite civilization, based on his extensive primary research in northeast Africa over the past 30 years.
Part 3 of 4
www.AdvancingTheResearch.org
www.ManuAmpim.com
This is a slide presentation by Prof. Ampim in a series of radio broadcasts on the ancient Kushite civilization, based on his extensive primary research in northeast Africa over the past 30 years.
Part 2 of 4
www.AdvancingTheResearch.org
www.ManuAmpim.com
