Divinity Is Playing Hide N' Seek With Itself - Dr. Jonathan Schooler

Dr. Jonathan Schooler discusses his insights on consciousness, mind wandering, and the interplay between language and thought. He explores the concept of divinity playing hide and seek with itself, the distinction between consciousness and intelligence, and the importance of meta-awareness. Schooler introduces his Nested Observer Window Theory, which provides a framework for understanding consciousness as a mosaic of experiences.

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01:05 Introduction to Consciousness and Mind Wandering
05:40 The Nature of Consciousness vs. Intelligence
10:49 Understanding Awareness and Meta-Awareness
11:18 Nested Observer Window Theory Explained
24:09 Time and Consciousness: A New Perspective
29:11 Free Will and Determinism in Consciousness
30:38 Exploring Determinism and Free Will
34:01 The Complexity of Consciousness
38:20 The Interplay of Consciousness and Intelligence
42:16 Testing Theories of Consciousness
46:56 The Nature of Experience and Openness
50:19 Personal Experiences with Consciousness