The interaction problem: why two separate substances cannot easily meet
In short: If the mind and body are made of entirely different substances, how do they actually influence one another? Physicist Alex Gómez-Marín explores why substance dualism struggles to explain the bridge between spirit and matter.
Alex Gómez-Marín, a physicist turned neuroscientist, examines whether substance dualism remains a viable theory of consciousness. While he acknowledges the appeal of not reducing the mind to mere matter, he highlights a fundamental logical hurdle: the interaction problem.
The core issue lies in how two distinct substances—one physical and one non-physical—can possibly exert influence over each other. The video explores this tension between respecting the uniqueness of consciousness and addressing the mechanics of how it interacts with our biological reality.
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