The belief that physical reality is the only reality has dominated scientific thinking for a very long time. However, there is now a growing chorus of credentialed researchers who are concluding that things are not what they appear to be and that consciousness is the fundamental base of reality. Dr. Bernardo Kastrup is one such thinker. He has built a fascinating and compelling case that suggests that the Universe, at its deepest core, is not made of matter but rather of mind. 01:45 What is Physicalism? 03:42 Are there cracks emerging in physicalist philosophy? 06:37 What is Idealism? 10:55 Will Artificial intelligence ever be truly conscious? 20:38 Can we know that evolutionary changes are random? 24:42 Is the belief in randomness an act of faith? 26:14 What is your stance on the Intelligent Design movement? 29:59 How can we make sense of the fine-tuning of the Universe? 34:55 What is the Quantum Field? 43:09 How does consciousness create consistent laws of nature? 45:40 Is the Universal Consciousness the same as God?   Watch the video here. Explore more at https://www.beyondbelief.blog/ For more content from Bernardo Kastrup visit https://www.essentiafoundation.org/