Opportunities To Ignite Your Mind
On Consciousness
Exploring the Fundamental
Mystery of the Mind
Mississippi Mills Public Library
Almonte Branch,
155 High St., Almonte
3 Mondays
April 13-27
7-9pm
$48
Have you ever paused to wonder why you feel like you? You have a brain made of matter, yet you also have a rich inner world of experiences, feelings and memories that make up your unique sense of self. Where mind and matter meet is the "Hard Problem of Consciousness" - the ultimate mystery that has defied explanation for thousands of years.
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Since Quantum Physics has accelerated the rate of our understanding there have been remarkable new discoveries, particularly in the last 20 years, about the universe and our brains within it that could fundamentally change our understanding of what it means to be alive. Come and explore the mulitude of possibilities that arise from those discoveries.
Jordan Smith has recently retired from his position as a Partner in Global Investment and Innovation Incentives at Deloitte. The deep commitment to research that was honed there has insinuated itself into every other aspect of his life as well. He has done deep dives into such things as:
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Writing about cycling and travel.
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Exploring the mining history of our area.
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Designing and Developing electrical and mechanical systems for solar-powered cars.
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Designing and manufacturing architectural glasswork, sculpture, lighting, and contemporary furniture products.
Triggered by his own medical journey and experience with anaesthetics Jordan utilized his research capabilities to explore the progression of our understanding of consciousness that he will share with you.