#83: Origins of the Mind - Antonio Damasio, MD, PhD

Dr. Antonio Damasio is a neurologist, psychologist and best-selling author. <p>He's the Founder & Director of the Brain and Creativity Institute, which researches human emotions, memory, communication, and decision-making, and is regarded as one of the most influential psychologists of the modern era.</p> <p>On this episode, we discuss the evolution of the mind, the surprising role of feelings in consciousness, and why we have a brain in the first place.</p> <p>FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: <a href= "http://bit.ly/afitmind">http://bit.ly/afitmind</a><br /> Website: <a href="http://www.fitmind.co/">www.fitmind.co</a></p> <p>Show Notes</p> <p>0:00 | Introduction to Antonio Damasio, MD, PhD</p> <p>2:07 | Why Do We Have a Brain?</p> <p>4:00 | Brain & Nervous System Are One</p> <p>6:08 | Evolution of the Mind</p> <p>10:28 | Minds are Representation Machines </p> <p>16:51 | Distinguishing Between Feeling & Emotions</p> <p>19:04 | Feelings are the Beginning of Consciousness</p> <p>22:38 | Nervous Systems Produce Feelings/Consciousness</p> <p>29:30 | Understanding Feelings is of Utmost Importance</p> <p>34:34 | How Feelings Impact Culture, Politics, Relationships, & Everything Really</p> <p>39:37 | Building Conscious Machines with Vulnerability</p> <p>43:30 | Rapid Fire Questions</p>