Adina Roskies - Why Explore Cosmos and Consciousness?

Cosmos and consciousness seem utterly different, cosmos encompassing the vast universe, consciousness emerging from tiny brains. Yet consciousness is the basis of religion, and some cosmologists speak quietly, profoundly, about consciousness. A few scientists and philosophers claim that, even without God, consciousness can be something of a cosmic imperative. Free access to Closer to Truth's library of 5,000 videos: http://bit.ly/376lkKN Watch more interviews on the purpose of consciousness: https://bit.ly/3E3xhng Support the show with Closer To Truth merchandise: https://bit.ly/3P2ogje Adina Roskies is a Professor of Philosophy at Dartmouth College. Register for free at CTT.com for subscriber-only exclusives: https://bit.ly/3He94Ns Closer To Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answers.