{"podcast":{"title":"Science Savvy","slug":"science-savvy-7038923","podcast_index_feed_id":7038923,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/sciencesavvy/feed.xml","website_url":"https://sciencesavvy.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19151073/2.jpg","author":"fairleycarmen9","episode_count":24,"summary":"Welcome to Science Savvy, a podcast hosted by Carmen Fairley, drawing on a background in Pharmacology and Biomedical Engineering to explore the science behind everyday life. Each episode turns complex research into clear, engaging stories, covering the human body, the brain, medicine, sleep, memory, pain, and scientific discovery. Science Savvy is educational only and does not provide medical advice. Please speak with a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical questions. Follow now and never miss an episode.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/science-savvy-7038923"},"episode":{"title":"Who the F*!k am I? Science of Consciousness & Self-Awareness","slug":"who-the-f-k-am-i-science-of-consciousness-self-awareness","published_at":"2024-11-12T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/science-savvy-7038923/who-the-f-k-am-i-science-of-consciousness-self-awareness","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/science-savvy-7038923","url":"https://sciencesavvy.podbean.com/e/episode-7-exploring-consciousness-the-science-of-self-awareness-and-identity/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p6vpuv6avdnhvw4j/Conciousness_Self_AwarenessMP386cw8.mp3","summary":"Welcome to the Consciousness episode, part of Science Savvy with Carmen. In this episode, I explore what it really means to be conscious and how self-awareness shapes who we are. With my background in pharmacology and biomedical engineering, I break down the science behind consciousness and unpack how it shows up in your daily life. This episode covers everything from classic philosophical ideas like Descartes’ “I think, therefore I am” to modern neuroscience frameworks such as Crick’s Astonishing Hypothesis and Tononi’s information integration theory. We explore how brain chemistry, genetics, and personal experience come together to influence identity, self-esteem, and the feeling of being a self at all. Whether you’re curious about how the brain creates your sense of self or interested in the science behind awareness and emotion, this episode offers clear and engaging insights grounded in real research. Science Savvy helps you understand the systems shaping your thoughts, health, and behavior. If you're ready to explore your body and brain with a little more clarity, you're in the right place. Further reading and references available upon request.","meta_description":"Welcome to the Consciousness episode, part of Science Savvy with Carmen. In this episode, I explore what it really means to be conscious and how self-awar…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1617,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/science-savvy-7038923/episodes/who-the-f-k-am-i-science-of-consciousness-self-awareness/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/science-savvy-7038923/who-the-f-k-am-i-science-of-consciousness-self-awareness.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}