Question Reality: Mind

Question Reality: Mind

This course is part of Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning Specialization

Instructor: Marcelo Gleiser

Access provided by Bayero University - Kano

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

No prior experience required

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

14 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course explores questions about mathematics, nature, and perfection.

This module will explore questions about mathematics, nature, and perfection. You will also learn about logic, computers, and simulations.

What's included

9 videos8 readings1 assignment3 discussion prompts

9 videos Total 48 minutes

Introduction to Question Reality 3 minutes
Introdução do Curso em Português 4 minutes
Is Mathematics Discovered or Invented? 6 minutes
Is Math Reading the Mind of God? 4 minutes
Is Mathematics Really Perfect? 4 minutes
Computers and the Mind 4 minutes
Do We Live in a Simulation? 5 minutes
A Conversation with Adina Roskies: Do We Live in a Simulation? 3 minutes
Module 1 Wrap-Up Video 15 minutes

8 readings Total 65 minutes

Welcome Reading 3 minutes
Module 1 Reading List 20 minutes
Mathematics Intro 5 minutes
Mathematical Blueprint 2 minutes
Computers and the Mind Intro 2 minutes
Simulating the Universe 1 minute
Challenge Questions: Directions 30 minutes
What Do You Know Now? 2 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Mind: Part 1 Quiz 30 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 30 minutes

Introduce yourself 10 minutes
Share: Math in Nature 10 minutes
Is Mathematics Universal? 10 minutes

This module explores different perspectives on the nature of human consciousness. You will also be able to determine what free will means to you and your Reality.

What's included

8 videos2 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

8 videos Total 54 minutes

Brain and Consciousness 6 minutes
Conversation with Adina Roskies: Mind Body Problem 7 minutes
Conversation with Peter Tse: Consciousness 5 minutes
Conversation with Peter Tse: Mind-Body Problem 5 minutes
What Is The Nature Of Free Will? 9 minutes
Conversation with Margaret Graver: Free Will and Lucretius 8 minutes
Conversation with Adina Roskies: Free Will 5 minutes
Conversation with Peter Tse: Free Will 9 minutes

2 readings Total 10 minutes

Consciousness Introduction 5 minutes
Free Will Introduction 5 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Mind: Part 2 Graded Assessment 30 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 12 minutes

If We Lived In a Simulation 2 minutes
Se vivêssemos numa simulação 10 minutes

In this module you will explore the potential of artificial intelligence.

What's included

4 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

4 videos Total 40 minutes

Artificial Intelligence 8 minutes
Conversation with Peter Tse: Artificial Intelligence 6 minutes
Conversation with Adina Roskies: Will We Build An Artificial Intelligence? 4 minutes
Module 3 Wrap-Up Video 22 minutes

4 readings Total 41 minutes

Artificial Intelligence Introduction 5 minutes
Ask Your Community! Brains and Computers 30 minutes
Turing Test 5 minutes
Intelligent Computers? 1 minute

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Mind: Part 3 Graded Assessment 30 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 30 minutes

Ask Your Community! Brains and Computers 10 minutes
Artificial Intelligence 20 minutes

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Marcelo Gleiser

Dartmouth College

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Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025

Thought provoking. Introduces ideas of consciousness and the future.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024

An informative and easy-to-understand course on a very difficult topic. It cleared many of my doubts about AI/ML/DEEP LEARNING and the BRAIN / CONSCIOUSNESS.

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