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What happens when we accept that everything we feel and think stems not from an immaterial spirit but from electrical and chemical activity in our brains? In this thought-provoking narrative - drawn from professional expertise as well as personal life experiences - trailblazing neurophilosopher Patricia S. Churchland grounds the philosophy of mind in the essential ingredients of biology. She reflects with humor on how she came to harmonize science and philosophy, the mind and the brain, abstract ideals and daily life.

In this new series of podcasts brought to you by UK Charity GAIN (Guillain-Barre and Associated Inflammatory Neuropathies), Rich Collins (GAIN CEO) and Al Bailey (former professional Rugby player diagnosed with CIDP) talk to a whole host of folk from around the world who have been impacted by adversity or challenge, and who have come through the otherside. Join us as we explore what makes people push on through, and find out what people do to cope with a new normal, Find out more about GAIN and what we do at www.gaincharity.org.uk