Does Your Mind Exist Outside of Your Brain? Or Are "You" Really Just A Bunch of Neurons?Join me for a fascinating conversation with author and brain imaging scientist Dr. Sharon Dirckx to answer the question. It's a great talk that's full of awe, wonder, and hope!This is the final episode of season 9, and we're going to take a two-week break after this. You'll still get episodes, but they will be curated old episodes to get you ready for season 10, and for the launch of our brand-new second podcast, Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren!Book mentioned: Am I Just My Brain? by Sharon Dirckx, Ph.D. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
(00:02) - Introducing the self-brain surgery Saturday and the big questions
(04:10) - Sharon Derricks joins to discuss mind-brain conundrum and faith
(08:39) - Introduction to Dr. Sharon Diericks and her background
(20:17) - The Mind-Brain Debate: Neurons vs. Consciousness
(22:10) - Qualia: Evidence for the Mind-Brain Distinction
(22:17) - The Limitations of Physical Descriptions and Qualia
(24:27) - Different Views on the Mind-Brain Relationship and Their Challenges
(27:57) - The Expanding Insights into the Mind of God
(30:43) - Slipping into Scientism and the Religion of Science
(32:58) - God as a Thinker: Why Can We Think?
(42:54) - The Power of Mind and Epigenetics
(46:09) - Introduction and Book Announcement