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Question Reality: Mind

Question Reality: Mind

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

Instructor: Marcelo Gleiser

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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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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There are 3 modules in this course

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

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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 videosTotal 48 minutes

Introduction to Question Reality3 minutes
Introdução do Curso em Português4 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 Mind4 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 Video15 minutes

8 readingsTotal 65 minutes

Welcome Reading3 minutes
Module 1 Reading List20 minutes
Mathematics Intro5 minutes
Mathematical Blueprint2 minutes
Computers and the Mind Intro2 minutes
Simulating the Universe1 minute
Challenge Questions: Directions30 minutes
What Do You Know Now?2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Mind: Part 1 Quiz30 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Introduce yourself10 minutes
Share: Math in Nature10 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 videosTotal 54 minutes

Brain and Consciousness6 minutes
Conversation with Adina Roskies: Mind Body Problem7 minutes
Conversation with Peter Tse: Consciousness5 minutes
Conversation with Peter Tse: Mind-Body Problem5 minutes
What Is The Nature Of Free Will?9 minutes
Conversation with Margaret Graver: Free Will and Lucretius8 minutes
Conversation with Adina Roskies: Free Will5 minutes
Conversation with Peter Tse: Free Will9 minutes

2 readingsTotal 10 minutes

Consciousness Introduction5 minutes
Free Will Introduction5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Mind: Part 2 Graded Assessment30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 12 minutes

If We Lived In a Simulation2 minutes
Se vivêssemos numa simulação10 minutes

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

What's included

4 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

4 videosTotal 40 minutes

Artificial Intelligence8 minutes
Conversation with Peter Tse: Artificial Intelligence6 minutes
Conversation with Adina Roskies: Will We Build An Artificial Intelligence?4 minutes
Module 3 Wrap-Up Video22 minutes

4 readingsTotal 41 minutes

Artificial Intelligence Introduction5 minutes
Ask Your Community! Brains and Computers30 minutes
Turing Test5 minutes
Intelligent Computers?1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Mind: Part 3 Graded Assessment30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Ask Your Community! Brains and Computers10 minutes
Artificial Intelligence20 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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