Mind-Body Solution
Mind-Body Solution
Mind-Body Solution explores the fundamental nature of consciousness, reality, and existence. Mind • Matter • Meaning This channel bridges the gap between popular media and academia. From rigorous yet accessible podcasts and lectures, to interdisciplinary colloquia and conferences. We unite the world's leading thinkers from science, philosophy, and beyond to push the boundaries of what mind and matter could mean. Subscribe now, and join Dr Tevin Naidu on a quest to illuminate the Mind-Body Problem and take one step closer to the Mind-Body Solution.
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Mind-Body Solution

Mind-Body Solution

Mind-Body Solution explores the fundamental nature of consciousness, reality, and existence.

Mind • Matter • Meaning

This channel bridges the gap between popular media and academia. From rigorous yet accessible podcasts and lectures, to interdisciplinary colloquia and conferences. We unite the world's leading thinkers from science, philosophy, and beyond to push the boundaries of what mind and matter could mean.

Subscribe now, and join Dr Tevin Naidu on a quest to illuminate the Mind-Body Problem and take one step closer to the Mind-Body Solution.

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Why Does Consciousness Exist? Integrated World Modeling Theory & the Cybernetic Mind | Adam Safron

Recent Episodes

Nov. 12, 2025

Why Does Consciousness Exist? Integrated World Modeling Theory & the …

What is consciousness actually doing?In this episode of Mind-Body Solution, neuroscientist and theorist Dr Adam Safron joins Dr Tevin Naidu to explore one of the most ambitious frameworks in contemporary consciousness science...

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Nov. 5, 2025

Will We Know When AI Becomes Conscious? The Epistemic Fog of Artifici…

What if tomorrow's AI stares back with hidden inner life - and we're blind to it? Philosopher Eric Schwitzgebel shares his new thesis from AI and Consciousness (2026): an unbreakable "fog" of uncertainty means we'll build leg...

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Oct. 29, 2025

The Meaning Crisis, Process Cosmology & Whitehead's Universe | Mind-a…

In this conversation, Dr Andrew M. Davis joins Dr Tevin Naidu for a deep exploration of meaning, process philosophy, and the evolving story of consciousness. They discuss the modern meaning crisis, Alfred North Whitehead’s pr...

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Oct. 22, 2025

Why Science and Philosophy Need Each Other | Lauren Ross & Megan Pete…

Why do science and philosophy so often stand apart - and what happens when they come back together?In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr Tevin Naidu brings together Prof Lauren Ross (philosopher of science, UC Irvine) an...

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Recent Blog Posts

Nov. 12, 2025

Integrated World Modeling Theory: A Unified Framework for Consciousne…

In this blog post, we delve into Integrated World Modeling Theory (IWMT), a cutting-edge framework aiming to unify our understanding of consciousness. IWMT synthesizes leading theories like Integrated Information Theory (IIT), Global Workspace Theor…

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Nov. 5, 2025

The Epistemic Fog: Why We May Never Know if AI is Conscious

In our latest podcast episode, "Will We Know When AI Becomes Conscious? The Epistemic Fog of Artificial Minds | Eric Schwitzgebel," we dove deep into a fascinating and unsettling thesis proposed by philosopher Eric Schwitzgebel: that we may never be…

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Nov. 1, 2025

Why the Mind-Body Problem Matters: Exploring the Implications for Fre…

The mind-body problem, a philosophical puzzle that has intrigued thinkers for centuries, asks a fundamental question: how do our subjective experiences, our thoughts, feelings, and consciousness, relate to the physical matter of our brains and bodie…

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Reviews

Exactly what we need.

"Deep philosophical inquiry. Rare but yet so valuable and needed today."

Meezy2803 | Oct. 4, 2025

For Curious Minds

"As someone who’s always been drawn to the big “why” questions in life, Mind-Body Solution feels like it speaks straight to that curiosity. It’s inspiring, thought-provoking, and honestly kind of addi…"

Jes31415 | Sept. 28, 2025

Great episode

"Hello Thank you for great podcast. I am very excited and happy that more and more eminent physicists are also working in philosophy and Universities are recognising the importance of mathematics a…"

Vivekdownunder | Feb. 11, 2024

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"My favourite podcasts. Right up my alley of interest at present and well done."

Young Baz | Aug. 1, 2025

Thanks Dr Naidu

"Continue with the great podcast and enlightening content"

Sam4antha_J | June 2, 2023

Gemaine

"Man this is so insightful. Very nice"

GemSingh | May 18, 2022

This is what I need.

"Exactly the type of content that is lacking online. Thanks Tevin."

TEBarker | April 9, 2022

Thank you Tevin

"I’ve enjoyed every conversation more than I could have imagined!"

creative-energy | April 9, 2022

Great content

"Thanks for asking your guests such intriguing questions"

hello kookoo | July 27, 2021

Love it

"Thanks for the fascinating conversations. Loved the one with Lisa Barrett!"

ShelleySmith85 | July 26, 2021

Excellent!!!

"Nice to see a fascinating podcast discussing deep questions!"

Rakshy_R | July 19, 2021

Informative and relevant!!

"Thanks for discussing topics that we should all be talking about in this day and age! I have subscribed and look forward to listening every week!!!"

Bunny_girl_sa | April 2, 2021

Worthwhile listening

"I'm very fussy when it comes to podcasts and can honestly say the quality of the content is great and the pace, tone and flow are perfect. Very informative and relevant. Definitely worthwhile investi…"

Migal the workaholic | March 15, 2021

Great Podcast

"I’m really excited about the theme of this podcast and have really enjoyed what I’ve heard so far. Dr. Tevin Naidu is a great host, helping us understand the trappings of our minds and bringing scie…"

Sadie The Bellydancer | Feb. 26, 2021

Soothing, insightful, light yet thought-provoking!

"I found this podcast soothing, and really interesting to listen to. Probably the most soothing podcast I’ve listened to in a long time, tackling important topics in a light yet thought-provoking mann…"

natalierosaline | March 5, 2021

Informative and fascinating

"Dr Tevin’s insight into the psyche of modern concerns and topics are fascinating. If you are interested in subjects that are topical with a philosophical and psychological insight, this podcast is fo…"

lerouxbotha | March 14, 2021

Brilliant

"Best podcast for young folks as a conversation starter. I love the deep chats."

Tarasasha62 | July 28, 2021

Thank you

"Thanks for the great conversations. Amazing guests!"

Hilton PK | Feb. 25, 2022

Subscribed.

"This has been a topic that has interested me all my life. So it’s really nice to have a podcast to listen to that exposes me to the best scientists and philosophers in the world! Thank you for the re…"

ShoMacD | Feb. 26, 2022

Loyal listener

"Thanks for making my drives to work so much more enjoyable. Great that you’re getting actual professors and legitimate scientists and philosophers to discuss the mind body connection. Thanks again!"

Keanu456 | March 9, 2022

Love it!

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About the Host

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Dr Tevin Naidu

Founder of Mind-Body Solution

Dr Tevin Naidu, MBChB, PGDipGP, MPhilPEMH, is a South African medical doctor, philosopher, and the creator and host of Mind-Body Solution. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Surgery from Stellenbosch University and a Master's Degree in the Philosophy and Ethics of Mental Health from the University of Pretoria. He is a full-time medical practitioner with a PGDip in General Practice, and his MPhil academic work focused on theories of consciousness, computational psychiatry, phenomenological psychopathology, values-based practice, addiction, moral luck, and free will. He champions Mind-Body Solution's mission to provide open-access, thought-provoking content, advancing philosophical and scientific inquiry, and inspiring a global community to explore the fundamental nature of mind, matter, meaning, and more. Join him on his quest to illuminate the Mind-Body Problem and take one step closer to the Mind-Body Solution.