AnilSeth

New podcast! The Michael Shermer Show – in which we talk about the hard problem of consciousness, the self, and the essence of volition.

How we perceive the world differently, and why that brings us together.  The British Science Association interview me and Fiona Macpherson about the Dreamachine Schools Programme, which is now up-and-running. Check out Life’s Big Questions and get your school to sign up!

Theories of Consciousness. A new review (and mild manifesto) out now in Nature Reviews Neuroscience, with Tim Bayne.

“As close to state-funded psychedelic drugs as you can get“. 5* review of Dreamachine in The Guardian. Reserve your free tickets now (London, Cardiff).

“A mind-bending light and sound extravaganza is coming to a town near you, and it could help unravel the mysteries of the brain.” Preview of Dreamachine in this week’s New Scientist. Book your tickets now for the London and Cardiff events, starting May.

“engaging and accessible” … “it is a compelling picture”, new review of Being You in the Times Literary Supplement, by master illusionist Keith Frankish

“After decades of research into the mysteries of consciousness, the British academic has reached a radical conclusion – by way of meditation, surfing and a DIY “dream machine”.” New profile of me in this week’s New Statesman.

Announcing Dreamachine – a one-of-a-kind collective, immersive experience, starting May 2022. All you need to do is close your eyes. Follow us @drea_m_achine

What’s so hard about understanding consciousness? My conversation with Antonio Damasio, hosted by Kristen French of Nautilus, is out now.

Simulating homeostatic, allostatic and goal-directed forms of interoceptive control using active inference – new in Biological Psychology, led by Alec Tschantz and Giovanni Pezzulo, with me, Laura Barca, Domenico Maisto, and Chris Buckley.