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Anton Kuznetsov on the “State” Podcast: How Consciousness Generates Pseudoproblems

15 May, 2026

An episode of the “State” podcast, hosted by Ivan Samokhin, has been published featuring Anton Kuznetsov, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy of Moscow State University.

The conversation focuses on how philosophical analysis helps distinguish genuine questions about consciousness and thought from pseudo-questions; why an intelligent person can behave illogically; how the brain makes decisions without the explicit involvement of the subject; and whether it makes sense to search for the “true self.” Other topics discussed include freedom, the role of social media in shaping anxious narratives, and how practices of thinking can change the experience of life crises.
Link: https://youtu.be/uA-rTRLTHGA?si=43y1-o3SSsRhucqa