A Conversation on Consciousness, Science & the Origins of Self with Pierre Brosens | KAJ Masterclass

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The episode explores the relationship between consciousness and the origins of self through a conversation with Pierre Brosens.

What does the journey from the Big Bang to the human brain tell us about consciousness — and who we really are? That's the question Pierre Brosens explores in his book From Stars to Consciousness. An MIT-trained mechanical engineer with a career in space power and laser technology, Pierre brings a scientist's rigor to one of our deepest mysteries: how consciousness develops, when identity emerges, and what it means for our sense of self. In this conversation, he shares what new instruments reveal about neuron activity, how a materialist view of consciousness might coexist with the spiritual, and why understanding our origins expands self-understanding. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) to discover the path from stars to you. Explore consciousness at https://kajmasterclass.com.=========================================*Guest*Pierre Brosens graduated from MIT with a Doctor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He spent his career working mostly in solar space power in high heat and radiation environments, prior toe confounding a company to make scanning devices for the emerging laser industry. In retirement, he has pursued his interest in all fields of science, including what new…

People in this episode

Host: Khudania Ajay

Guest: Pierre Brosens

Topics covered

• consciousness
• science
• identity
• self-understanding
• neuron activity
• Big Bang
• spirituality

Keywords

• consciousness
• Big Bang
• neuron activity
• identity
• self
• science
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MIT

Books & works: From Stars to Consciousness

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