Show notes
Dr. Michael R. Egnor discusses the intersection of philosophy and neuroscience in today’s episode.He is a research professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics at the State University of New York.As an award-winning brain surgeon, Dr. Egnor brings a unique perspective to our discussion about the difference between the mind and the brain.You can find additional articles written by Dr. Egnor at discovery.org.Key takeaways:While operating on brains becomes easier with time, the interpersonal and emotional challenges of the job persist throughout the years.Modern materialism takes materialism to the extreme and suggests that we’re “just the machine.”The mind transcends the material.Aristotle suggested that one comes to know things by knowing both their form and matter.Humans are both body, soul, and spirit.What to listen for:Reference materials:Articles by Dr. Michael EgnorQuotes:“My wife jokes with me that meeting me is always the worst part of a person’s life.” 03:45“The mind is the antithesis of computation.” 16:29“We are a soul and body as one unit. The soul has powers of intellect and will. Though they are involved with the body, they do not come from the body.” 38:30 “Human beings have a spirit in the sense that there are powers of the human mind that do not come from matter.” 44:20 Thank you for being a dedicated listener. Without you--we would not be here.I would love to hear from you--WhatsApp me at +1-202-922-0220 Here you can ask question about anything that happened on the show. I look forward to hearing from you.Until next time…Be a change maker, take responsibility, own the future.Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: WhatsApp: +1-202-922-0220LucasSkrobot.comTiktokLinkedInInstagram ★ Support this podcast ★