#160 Every Theory of Consciousness - Robert Lawrence Kuhn

2026-07-02

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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.

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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