#105 Mark Solms - Exploring the Depths of Consciousness

For Mark Solms, one of the boldest thinkers in contemporary neuroscience, discovering how consciousness comes about has been a lifetime’s quest. Scientists consider it the "hard problem" because it seems an impossible task to understand why we feel a subjective sense of self and how it arises in the brain. Venturing into the elementary physics of life, Solms has now arrived at an astonishing answer. In The Hidden Spring, he brings forward his discovery in accessible language and graspable analogies. Solms is a frank and fearless guide on an extraordinary voyage from the dawn of neuropsychology and psychoanalysis to the cutting edge of contemporary neuroscience, adhering to the medically provable. But he goes beyond other neuroscientists by paying close attention to the subjective experiences of hundreds of neurological patients, many of whom he treated, whose uncanny conversations expose much about the brain’s obscure reaches. Most importantly, you will be able to recognize the workings of your own mind for what they really are, including every stray thought, pulse of emotion, and shift of attention.His book “The Hidden Spring” will profoundly alter your understanding of your own subjective experience.   Professor Mark Solms discusses his lifelong journey into understanding consciousness, influenced by personal experiences and notable figures in psychology and neuroscience. He emphasizes the importance of feelings in consciousness, critiques the DSM and psychiatric practices, and explores the intersection of neuroscience with AI. Solms also shares insights on dreams, psychoanalysis, and the significance of subjective experience in understanding the mind.     Chapters   00:00 The Journey into Consciousness 04:44 Influences and Inspirations 09:02 Feel, Therefore I Think 16:11 The Role of Psychoanalysis 22:15 Contemplative Practices and Self-Exploration 25:32 Critique of Psychiatry and the DSM 28:43 The Only Cure: A New Perspective 35:33 The Body and Somatic Practices 37:24 Understanding Dreams 44:17 Jung and the Nature of Dreams 48:53 Collaboration with Michael Levin 54:11 The Future of Neuroscience and AI 58:21 Final Thoughts on Existence and Understanding   Music for every episode  Intro/ Exit music: We Plants Are Happy Plants- The Secret  https://www.instagram.com/weplantsarehappyplants396/?hl=en   https://chicagoanalysis.org/faculty/mark-solms/ https://neuroscience.uct.ac.za/contacts/mark-solms https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Spring-Journey-Source-Consciousness/dp/0393542017 Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com Breathe4Flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout. Keywords   consciousness, psychoanalysis, neuroscience, dreams, mental health, affective neuroscience, Mark Solms, Michael Levin, DSM, AI, Freud, Jung, Depth psychology, psychology, psychedelic science, trauma, somatic, soma, Neurolink,