Beyond Darwin: Unraveling the Mysteries of Life and the Universe with Miguel Ribeiro

Regarding Consciousness

Welcome to the show the multi-talented Miguel Ribeiro, author of Beyond Darwin, The Program Hypothesis. The narrative of Miguel's book challenges the notion of transitioning from certainty to uncertainty, highlighting the complexities that lie in the unexplored realms of science.

Are humans merely divine computer programs? This thought-provoking concept delves into the idea that our existence may be part of a grand design, prompting readers to question their place in the cosmic symphony.

Then the question of free will inevitably arises. How can individuals possess autonomy if everything is pre-programmed? The dichotomy between fate and free will serves as a captivating centerpiece, keeping readers engrossed in the narrative's philosophical complexity.

In his book, Miguel weaves together scientific discoveries, philosophical inquiry, and profound contemplation, inviting readers to embark on a transformative journey that questions the very fabric of existence and the Universe itself.

In this interview with Miguel, you'll discover:

-The inspiration behind writing Beyond Darwin...02:00

-You can't go from certainty to uncertainty...07:15

-"Coincidences" that cannot be explained in the realm of Darwinian science...10:30

-All scientific norms are being challenged...15:00

-Are humans simply divine computer programs?...19:45

-Do we have free will when we believe everything is pre-programmed?...25:25

-Why the Universe is not entirely random...29:50

-And much more...

Resources mentioned:

Beyond Darwin, The Program Hypothesis

About the guest:

Miguel Ribeiro was born in Lisbon, 18 August 1952.

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He is Fellow of the College of Physicians of South Africa and worked as a consultant in Internal Medicine at Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town. He is currently medical director of CMIL (Clínica Médica Internacional de Lisboa).

Author of the books

“Universo Programado, uma alternativa ao Darwinismo e à religião”, Gradiva, Oct 2013.

“Beyond Darwin, the Program Hypothesis”, Amazon.com, Oct 2018; second edition June 2019.

Photographer (miguelribeiro.net)

One-man exhibitions

Berliner Medizinhistorisches Museum, Berlin, Oct 2003–Feb 2004; “Abstract Body” IPSAR, Rome, June 2010; “Abstract Body”, Societa Umanitaria, Milan, Sept 2010; and also, one-man shows in Lisbon, Pretoria and Cape Town.

Group exhibitions

“The Century of the Body”, L’Elisée Museum, Lausanne, Sept–Dec 2000; Paris Photo 2002; “Parole de Peau”, Musée de la Civilisation, Quebec, Nov 2002–Jul 2003; Bienal de Nancy, April 2006. “Beauty, what for” Buenos Aires, winter 2006. “Darkside II”, Fotomuseum Winterthur, 2009.

Books:

• “The Century of the Body”
• “Sleep”
• 2005 and 2011 calendars of the Buhl Collection (USA)
• “Darkside II”, 2009
• “The Body”

Magazines and newspapers

• Die Zeit
• British Journal of Photography
• The Independent
• Basler Magazine;
• Der Tagesspiegel
• Berliner Artz
• Berliner Kultur
• Medisch Vandaag
• NEJM
• Proto
• Tabacaria

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