Thomas Metzinger on why we need a “culture of consciousness”
Update: 2025-08-02
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Thomas Metzinger is a renowned German philosopher. He has a longtime fascination with psychedelics, stemming from his own experience and also from his work as an analytic philosopher. He says altered states of consciousness give us profound insights into the nature of the mind. And he believes modern society has an ethical imperative to foster a “culture of consciousness.”
Original Air Date: August 02, 2025
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Steve speaks too fast. His guest uses a better rate of speech for comprehension. Steve, please slow down a bit.