Materialism
form of philosophical monism which holds matter to be the fundamental substance in nature
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Big Pharma and the Big Lie – The Chemical Imbalance Theory of Mental Illness
Academy of Ideas
A philosophical position that matter is the fundamental element of reality and the mind is reducible to brain interactions, which aligned with Kraepelin's theory and improved psychiatry's scientific standing.

Dr. Paul Kengor | The Dark Side of Marxism | Lecture 2
Peterson Academy
The philosophical stance embraced by Marx and Engels, emphasizing that reality is fundamentally material and that spiritual or supernatural concepts are illusory. This is linked to their rejection of religion and their embrace of Darwinian evolution.

Game Theory #15: The Return of History
Predictive History
The current societal focus on material well-being, which the speaker argues must shift to spirituality for future survival.

Game Theory #20: Mid-Term Examination
Predictive History
The current world is highly materialistic, with money and possessions as primary drivers. The speaker predicts a shift towards religion and spiritual life for survival.

Predictive History Founding Members #1
Predictive History
Identified as a negative force in the Western world and a key characteristic of Chinese society.

A New Marriage of Brain and Computer
GoogleTalksArchive
The philosophical view that consciousness arises solely from matter.