Arnold B. Scheibel - How Brain Scientists Think About Consciousness

Is consciousness a scientific problem to be solved? Or a philosophical problem that will remain a mystery? What do scientists who study the brain think? And why do they think the way they do? These leading brain scientists share their intimate ideas about how the brain generates consciousness.



Arnold B. Scheibel was a Professor of Neurobiology and Psychiatry and former Director of the Brain Research Institute (BRI) at UCLA.


Closer to Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answers.

[sarahg]

love when scientists admit they aren't sure. makes me trust them more for some reason

[janinesenatore]

Such an amazing man. He passed in 2017. I'd love to know when this interview took place. He was a pioneer in his field.

[jamesfowler]

"We haven't the foggiest"...That there ladies and gents is a true scientist

[larazhivago]

He was my mentor! The man I looked up as a student and continue to admire and think of to this day! Arne, we love and remember you, thank you!

[byapakrajshahi]

Sir, I m from Nepal the Land of Spirituality and Mount Everest..Though I m not highly qualified but I really appreciate ur hard work that u r doing...Keep it up sir❤✌👍😊

[AMorgan]

I love that Dr. Scheibel has no axe to grind. He summarizes the science so far and expresses wonder at what is still to be learned.

[loyalkeyboardcoolkid-co-le]

"We know certain things and there's so much that we don't know" Dr. Schiebel

[thepresentmoment]

The best explanation I've ever heard is that the brain is a Transducer. Here's the meaning of that.

According to the Neural Transduction Theory, the brain is a transducer, which means it is a device or an organ that converts one signal to another signal, commonly from one medium to another.
The theory suggests that the brain acts as a transducer between our existence in this world and our consciousness, which can access a different realm.
The brain is encased in transducers that convert distinctive properties of electromagnetic radiation, air pressure waves, airborne chemicals, liquid-borne chemicals, textures, pressure, and temperature into similarly distinctive patterns of electrical and chemical activity in the brain.
The theory of transduction suggests that the brain is not a self-contained information processor, but rather a device that sends and receives signals from an alternate universe.
The theory of transduction is directly testable, and empirical support for this theory has the potential to profoundly change our understanding of ourselves and our universe.

Also I like this: That we are projecting our consciousness through a much higher dimension all the way down into our brains.

I also believe that everything is floating in Consciousness and that the Creator or the Supreme Intelligence is experiencing itself through it's Creation.
The Native American Indians call it, the Great Spirit or the Grandfather Spirit.

[kianamarrie]

This is incredibly satisfying to learn. I’m literally a deviation of what’s in his hand, learning about how I work on an biological level, as well as understanding the fringes of how that ties into emotional experiences.

[vitostan]

I have never heard such concise and simple explanation of what a brain is.

[BlueCollaredBonehead]

One thing this guy said was facinating in regards to stimulus of the brain not being regarded as a threat. At my work we have a vent fan that constantly clicks. Its not quiet, its fairly loud. I listen to it all day every day and i only hear it when my attention is brought to it.

If i am just working away. Its essentially no longer happening. I do not hear it.

[eternalme]

I Love how matter of fact he puts it,
we haven't the foggiest idea and keeps up the cadence of the topic,
Love it. Thank you so very much for Posting these beauties, fascinating conversations, topics. 🎸💚

[jareknowak]

This is beyond interesting!
I would love to listen to His entire lecture.
I came to this channel to broaden my horizons in the field of Physics, Cosmos, and I became interested in the brain and consciousness!
Thank You so much, Mr Kuhn and CTT Crew!

[AnimatedLines]

Its mind blowing how we have mapped the brain to every function of the body, but still no sign as to where consciousness fits in.

[ThePapsforshort]

...just brilliant! RLK continues to ask those fundamental questions about our collective 'brain'. So fascinating to hear a specialist describe parts of the brains separate functions in detail ..

[PetraKann]

Think about consciousness?

Think about that

[MetaJustical]

Your intent / spirit. You're a collection of frequencies that have understanding. The " charge " intent gives direction. It works in tandem with the parts of your body. The brain is a console.

[gabrielefilosofi]

it’so fascinating to see how enthusiastic and passionate a brain can be telling about the brain

[bigphil]

I love that the doc is holding a real brain in his hands. Awesome!!!

[vitus.verdegast]

"Our difficulty is that human consciousness has not adjusted itself to a relational and integrated view of nature. We must see that consciousness is neither an isolated soul nor the mere function of a single nervous system, but of that totality of interrelated stars and galaxies which makes a nervous system possible." -Alan Watts