Within Reason

Author: Alex J O'Connor

For the curious. A philosophy podcast that sometimes flirts with other disciplines, Within Reason has featured guests including Richard Dawkins, Douglas Murray, William Lane Craig, Peter Singer, Konstantin Kisin, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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#160 Every Theory of Consciousness - Robert Lawrence Kuhn
Thursday, 2 July, 2026

Get all sides of every story and be better informed at ⁠https://ground.news/AlexOC⁠ - subscribe for 40% off unlimited access.For early, ad-free access to videos, and to support the channel, subscribe to my Substack: ⁠https://www.alexoconnor.com⁠.Robert Lawrence Kuhn is an American public intellectual and investment banker. He is also an author, television producer, columnist and commentator, especially on topics related to China. Kuhn is the creator of the PBS series ⁠ @CloserToTruthTV ⁠.View the Landscape of Consciousness Map ⁠here⁠. TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) The Landscape of Consciousness Map(16:32) Materialism(26:58) What Counts As Materialism?(45:12) The Difference Between Panpsychism and Materialism(49:36) What’s the Difference Between Panpsychism and Idealism?(58:12) Idealism and Monism(1:03:51) Do All These “Theories” Really Differ?(1:08:40) Dualism and Property Dualism(1:20:30) Are Psychedelic Experiences Significant?(1:32:02) The “Challenge” Category(1:42:36) Quantum Theories of Consciousness(1:47:57) Integrated Information Theory(2:01:53) Theological Approaches to Consciousness(2:15:33) How Theory of Mind Brings Us TogetherCONNECT:My Website YouTubeInstagramTwitterFacebook⁠TikTok⁠⁠CONTACT:Business email: contact@alexoconnor.comBrand enquiries: David@modernstoa.co