#147 What is PURE Consciousness? - Thomas Metzinger
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#147 What is PURE Consciousness? - Thomas Metzinger

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Thomas Metzinger is a German philosopher and Professor Emeritus of theoretical philosophy at the University of Mainz. His primary research areas include philosophy of mind, philosophy of neuroscience, and applied ethics, particularly focusing on neurotechnology, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence.

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11:34 - Is MPE New Age Meditation?

17:07 - Collecting Reports of Pure Consciousness

25:48 - Lucid Deep Sleep - Thomas’ Experience

32:19 - Does Consciousness Require Complexity?

39:29 - The Power of Meditation

45:32 - Is Meditation Always a Positive Experience?

53:13 - Is a MPE Actually an Experience?

01:11:21 - Your Brain is Not Telling You the Truth

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01:27:26 - Is Meditative Enlightenment Unethical?

01:32:37 - Western Ignorance of Eastern Tradition

01:40:13 - “Coming Home”

01:44:29 - The Political Implications of MPE

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