World renowned neurophysiologist and computational neuroscientist Christof Koch joins Brian Greene to discuss how decades of experimental and theoretical investigation have shaped his understanding of consciousness and the brain -- and how recent psychedelic experiences have profoundly reshaped his perspective on life and death. This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation. Participant: Christof Koch Moderator: Brian Greene 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Participant Introduction 03:19 - Examining The Mystery Of Consciousness 09:00 - Approaching Consciousness As A Physicist 17:54 - Crafting Theories About Consciousness 26:19 - A Brief Look Into The Causal Powers Of Consciousness 43:12 - The Question Of Free Will 51:46 - Introspection As A Tool For Examining The Mind 01:22:52 - Credits - SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel and "ring the bell" for all the latest videos from WSF - VISIT our Website: worldsciencefestival.com - LIKE us ...