The Nature of Consciousness

Consciousness Studies

An intensive exploration of consciousness through the lens of neuroscience, philosophy of mind, and first-person contemplative inquiry. We combine Waking Up content with readings from David Chalmers, Thomas Metzinger, and Bernardo Kastrup.

Facilitator

Tom

CEO of Waking Up and long-time user of the app. Passionate about making contemplative practice accessible to everyone through technology and community.

Schedule

When

Weekly on Wednesdays

Time

7:00 PM (America/New York)

Duration

90 minutes

Commitment

10 sessions

Start date

January 15, 2026

Who this group is for

Experienced practitioners interested in the hard problem of consciousness. Background in science or philosophy helpful but not required.

What to expect

Complete assigned readings and Waking Up sessions before each meeting. Bring one question from your practice or the readings to each session.