Convergence of Neuroscience and Tibetan Buddhist Perspectives

Explore the convergence of neuroscience and Tibetan Buddhist perspectives in this 17-minute conference talk from the Society for Neuroscience's Social Issues Roundtable. Delve into the intersection of neuroscience research with concepts of human nature, identity, free will, and other philosophical and religious topics. Examine paradigms for constructive engagement between scientific and faith perspectives, focusing on tensions and areas of confluence. Investigate the underlying values and assumptions in scientific research and the importance of cross-cultural dialogue in shaping science education, practice, and policy. Learn from expert speakers including Bill Newsome, Gillian Hue, Karen Rommelfanger, Nancy Adleman, and Se Kim as they discuss topics such as the ETSI curriculum, the significance of neuroscience in religious contexts, methods of instruction, the nature of evidence, and the relationship between sensation and sentience.