An intensive, intimate and exclusive course on the new science of consciousness with the doctor in theoretical physics and CSIC neuroscientist, Alex Gómez-Marín.
On November 16 from 10am to 8pm.
A journey to explore our beliefs and to explore ourselves
At Wake Up Offices
Calle Doctor Esquerdo 105.
Metro Sainz de Baranda at the door.
This course is designed for all those who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the limits of science, matter and mind.
It is ideal for:
Álex Gómez-Marín is a leading scientist whose career spans the fields of physics, biophysics and neuroscience. With a degree in Physics, a Master in Biophysics and a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Barcelona, Alex has dedicated his life to exploring and understanding the deepest mysteries of the universe and the human mind.
After completing his PhD, Alex completed postdoctoral stays at prestigious institutions such as the EMBL-CRG Center for Genomic Regulation and the Champalimaud Center for the Unknown in Lisbon. Since 2016, he leads the Organismal Behavior Laboratory at the Institute of Neurosciences in Alicante, where he leads pioneering research in animal neuroethology and the microscopic origins of the arrow of time.
Alex was also named one of the 100 most inspirational people of 2023 by OOOM magazine.
Alex is currently an associate professor (full scientist) at the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas and director of the Pari Center in Tuscany, Italy. His work focuses on the margins of human consciousness, exploring how it manifests and is measured in the real world. This line of research has earned him the Linda O'Bryant Research Award from the US Institute of Noetic Sciences in its first edition in 2023.
Alex's multidisciplinary approach includes studies with diverse species, from flies and worms to mice and robots, offering a unique perspective on behavior and consciousness. His articles and papers covering these fascinating topics are available on his website: behavior-of-organisms.org.
A Mentor of Excellence Álex Gómez-Marín is not only a renowned scientist, but also a passionate and empathetic communicator. His ability to combine scientific rigor with a unique open-mindedness makes him the ideal mentor to guide you on this journey of discovery in "A Science of the Impossible". Join this exclusive course and let Alex take you to explore the limits of mind and matter with an innovative and transformative perspective.
Definition of science and its three pillars: experiment, theory and society.
Exploration of the difference between anecdotes, data, and evidence.
Review of the history of physics from Galileo to the modern revolutions.
Understanding of advanced concepts such as space curvature, time dilation and conversion of mass into energy.
Exploration of the limits of knowledge about what we call matter and its behavior from classical physics, complexity, and quantum physics.
History of neuroscience from Ramón y Cajal to the present day.
Analysis of current theories on consciousness and anomalous phenomena such as near-death experiences and extrasensory perception.
Evolution of the study of behavior, cognition and consciousness in the 20th century.
Reflection on a new science of consciousness and the future of the scientific method.
Debate on materialism, idealism, dualism and pan-experientialism.
Consideration of concepts such as transhumanism and transcendence.
What is (not) "science"? Definition and common misunderstandings about science.
The three legs of the scientific stool: experiment, theory and society How these three pillars interrelate and support scientific practice.
Anecdotes, data, evidence and demonstration Historical and contemporary examples that illustrate the scientific process.
Reproducibility, refutability, etc. Fundamental principles that ensure the validity of scientific results.
The real and the measured... scientifically... Difference between objective reality and our scientific measurements and interpretations.
Beyond doubt and belief How science constantly seeks to move beyond unfounded assumptions and beliefs.
Pseudoscience and scientism Identification and differentiation between legitimate science and pseudoscience, and the dangers of scientism.
Here we will investigate the limits of neuroscience and the understanding of the mind.
We will review the evolution of neuroscience from Ramón y Cajal to the present day, analyzing the three key areas: behavior, cognition and consciousness.
We will discern between the main current theories of consciousness and explore extreme phenomena such as near-death experiences and extrasensory perception.
Finally, we will compare the hypotheses about the brain as producer or enabler of consciousness.
This block focuses on the mysteries of matter and the limits of physical knowledge.
We will take a historical tour from Galileo to the modern revolutions, highlighting the three branches of physics: classical, complex and quantum.
We will delve into advanced concepts such as the curvature of space, time dilation and the conversion of mass into energy, as well as the fascinating idea of quantum non-locality.
In the last block, we will reflect on a new science of consciousness and critically review the traditional scientific method.
We will discuss philosophical currents such as materialism, idealism, dualism and pan-experientialism, and examine whether the universe is a great Sudoku or a great mystery.
We will also explore transhumanism and the possibilities of human transcendence, outlining the competencies needed for the scientist of the future.
