Evidence from studies of the brain and mind point to a construct of the Self resulting from complex neurobiological processes interacting with the environment. If distinct neurobiological correlates of consciousness do in fact exist, does that necessarily imply that the Self is an epiphenomenon and illusion? Furthermore, how do these characterizations of the Self affect the way we represent ourselves, our responsibilities, and our actions in the world?Renowned philosophers Thomas Metzinger and Evan Thompson will join cardiologist and expert on near-death experiences, Pim van Lommel, to examine recent developments in neuroscience and philosophy that shed light on whether our conscious experience of a unified Self is reality or illusion.Near-death experiences by Pim van Lommel December 7, 2010 To Be or Not To Be: The Self as Illusion February 23, 2011 Quid Pro Quo: The Ecology of the Self March 23, 2011 The Pursuit of Immortality: From the Ego to the Soul April 28, 2011 A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Linking Belief to Behavior May 12, 2011 Me, Myself, and I: The Rise of the Modern Self May 24, 2011 Who am I? Beyond ‘I Think, Therefore I Am’ Panel Krista Tippett Journalist, Former Diplomat & Peabody-Award-Winning Broadcaster Pim van Lommel Author & Researcher in the Field of Near-Death Studies Thomas Metzinger Professor of Philosophy, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Evan Thompson Professor of Philosophy, University of TorontoDetailsTuesday, December 7, 2010 6:00 pm - 7:15 pmThe New York Academy of Sciences7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 40th FloorAnnals This volume stems from a six-part lecture series that fostered reflection and insight on the current concept and theories of the self and their moral, ethical, and social implications. In addition to full transcripts of each panel, the volume also contains a number of essays by many of the participants. Read moreAbout This Series This event is the first in a six-part series, Perspectives on the Self, which brings together experts from the sciences and the humanities for conversations on the evolving meaning and experience of the Self.Sponsors Recommended Reads EventsPerspectives on the Self: Conversations on Identity & Consciousness December 7, 2010 To Be or Not To Be: The Self as Illusion February 23, 2011 Quid Pro Quo: The Ecology of the Self March 23, 2011 The Pursuit of Immortality: From the Ego to the Soul April 28, 2011 A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Linking Belief to Behavior May 12, 2011 Me, Myself, and I: The Rise of the Modern Self May 24, 2011 Who am I? Beyond ‘I Think, Therefore I Am’ MorePREVIOUS EVENTDoes the “Soul” Still Matter?NEXT EVENTCan Islam and Science Coexist?