Podcast

The Functional Mind

Author: Steve Wagar
Feed episode count: 7
Official site: https://thefunctionalmind.substack.com/podcast
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Summary

What are we, exactly? Not biologically — we have good answers there. I mean scientifically: what kind of thing is a mind, a feeling, a self? I think the answer has been hiding in plain sight for a century. This is where I make the case.

Episodes

Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

Lesson 6: Navigating Entropy

Duration seconds: 462
Source: https://thefunctionalmind.substack.com/p/lesson-6-navigating-entropy

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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

Lesson 5: The Recursive Pair

Duration seconds: 459
Source: https://thefunctionalmind.substack.com/p/lesson-5-the-recursive-pair

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

Lesson 4: The Case for Inclusive Dualism

Duration seconds: 554
Source: https://thefunctionalmind.substack.com/p/lesson-4-the-case-for-inclusive-dualism

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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

Lesson 3: Being Objective About Functional Things

Duration seconds: 480
Source: https://thefunctionalmind.substack.com/p/lesson-3-being-objective-about-functional

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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

Lesson 2: The Persistence Test

Duration seconds: 426
Source: https://thefunctionalmind.substack.com/p/lesson-2-the-persistence-test

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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

Lesson 1: The Missing Lever

Duration seconds: 386
Source: https://thefunctionalmind.substack.com/p/lesson-1-the-missing-lever

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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

Lesson 0: Welcome to The Functional Mind

Duration seconds: 451
Source: https://thefunctionalmind.substack.com/p/lesson-0-welcome-to-the-functional

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