Bernardo Kastrup: podcast appearances and interviews

Bernardo Kastrup, born on October 21, 1974, is a Dutch philosopher and computer engineer who specializes in consciousness studies and analytic idealism. His work explores metaphysical idealism within the analytic tradition and challenges physicalism by asserting that consciousness is fundamental to the nature of reality. Kastrup holds the position of executive director at the Essentia Foundation, a Dutch charity dedicated to consciousness research and metaphysics. In addition to his philosophical pursuits, he is the founder and CEO of Euclyd, a company specializing in artificial intelligence systems. His contributions to the field involve questioning conventional assumptions about the physical basis of existence and proposing that consciousness underpins the fabric of reality.