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Thomas Metzinger is a German philosopher and Professor Emeritus of theoretical philosophy at the University of Mainz. His primary research areas include philosophy of mind, philosophy of neuroscience, and applied ethics, particularly focusing on neurotechnology, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence.
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11:34 - Is MPE New Age Meditation?
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25:48 - Lucid Deep Sleep - Thomas’ Experience
32:19 - Does Consciousness Require Complexity?
39:29 - The Power of Meditation
45:32 - Is Meditation Always a Positive Experience?
53:13 - Is a MPE Actually an Experience?
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01:20:08 - Analysing Minimal Conscious Experiences
01:27:26 - Is Meditative Enlightenment Unethical?
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01:40:13 - “Coming Home”
01:44:29 - The Political Implications of MPE
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