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

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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,