MYSTERIES OF THE MIND: A JOURNEY INTO CONSCIOUSNESS WITH ERIK HOELDo you ever wonder about the mysteries of consciousness and the secrets it holds? Today, we're diving deep into this fascinating subject with Erik Hoel, a renowned neuroscientist and author.Erik Hoel is a neuroscientist and author known for his groundbreaking work in consciousness research. With a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and research experience at prestigious institutions, he's on the cutting edge of unraveling the enigma of consciousness. Join us as Erik Hoel shares insights into the current state of consciousness research. He explores the definition of consciousness, its challenges in the scientific world, and the intriguing idea that some aspects of the universe may forever remain unknown.Topics We Discuss:[0:00] Lack of scientific theory of consciousness[8:18] Intrinsic and extrinsic perspectives on consciousness[14:14] Neuroscience's need to address consciousness[18:47] Uncertainty is a fundamental aspect of existence[19:19] The quest for knowledge may be a defense against uncertainty[27:55] Explaining mediumship and near-death experiences[39:23] Living in the mysticism and magic of the unknown***********************************************SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbinsAs a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteFacebook***********************************************FOLLOW ERIK HOEL:Check out his book, The Revelations.More from Erik Hoel on Substack: The Intrinsic Perspective and on Twitter.Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerExtrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTubeShannon South | LifetimeStressRelief.com | Executive AssistantClaire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.