#7 - Exploring Consciousness with Neuroscientist Sidath Rankaduwa (Part 2)

Send a textEditor's Note: The thoughts and opinions of the host and guests are their own. Discussion of the topics on this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice. Today we are joined by PhD candidate and researcher Sidath Rankaduwa as we explore the concept of consciousness and how psychedelics are playing a role in facilitating his research. Sid is studying at Western University in London Ontario at the Brain and Mind Institute under the tutelage of Dr. Adrian Owen. Listen as we discuss some of the ways that the brain inputs information from the world around us, how that informs our perception of reality and how maybe, just maybe, we can figure our what consciousness is with the help of psychedelic medicine. Keeping in past themes, this conversation was just too good to cap at 1 hour so this is Part 2 where we delve into Buddhism, the soul and how consciousness plays into our personal identity. As always if you're a fan of the pod, like and subscribe on your favourite podcast app, leave us a review on iTunes (it helps) and share with your friends. Thank you for listening!Support the showAs always, if you like what you hear, please leave a review on iTunes. If you want more great content as it releases, subscribe where ever you listen to great podcasts and follow on Instagram for cool updates and episode previews.