

Àlex Gómez-Marín
Theoretical physicist and neuroscientist who researches consciousness and critiques materialist accounts of mind; associate professor at the Instituto de Neurociencias of Alicante and director of the Pari Center, known for work on near-death experiences and post-materialist perspectives.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 35min
The end of materialism | Àlex Gómez-Marín
Àlex Gómez-Marín, theoretical physicist and neuroscientist who studies consciousness and critiques materialist accounts of mind. He debates materialism’s limits, discusses near-death experiences and evidence for continued mind activity, explores identity and survival, and calls for pluralism between science, spirituality, and ethics.

Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 31min
BI 192 Àlex Gómez-Marín: The Edges of Consciousness
Àlex Gómez-Marín, a theoretical physicist turned neuroscientist, heads The Behavior of Organisms Laboratory in Alicante, Spain. He explores the "edges of consciousness," discussing experiences like hallucinogens and near-death episodes. Àlex shares profound insights from his own near-death experience, challenging conventional scientific approaches and embracing a pluralistic view of consciousness. He highlights the importance of open-mindedness in understanding anomalies and discusses the philosophical implications of consciousness in today's technological age.


