John Horgan on Mind-Body Problems

John Horgan talks about his book, Mind-Body Problems, with host Russ Roberts. He interviewed an array of scientists, philosophers, and others who have worked on consciousness, free-will, and what it means to be human. He argues that no single solution to the problems in these areas is likely to be established by science and that our perspective on these questions is inevitably colored by our personal experiences rather than by scientific evidence. He concludes by making the case for personal and intellectual freedom and the need to embrace subjective interpretations of mind-body issues in ways that bring meaning to our lives.