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Consciousness as a fundamental principle of matter
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The concepts used to divide consciousness and matter may be part of the problem, as consciousness could be a fundamental principle of matter that is not based on information processing. One can argue whether consciousness is fundamental to all reality or just a side effect of evolution.
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The debate around whether consciousness and matter are two distinct entities or whether consciousness is fundamental to reality is a longstanding one.
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The debate around whether consciousness and matter are two distinct entities or whether consciousness is fundamental to reality is a longstanding one. Understanding mortality and death may be key to our understanding of consciousness, and the question remains whether consciousness is essential to reality or simply a byproduct of human evolution.
ChapterConsciousness as a fundamental principle of matter
Episode#185 – Sam Harris: Consciousness, Free Will, Psychedelics, AI, UFOs, and Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The concept of consciousness in single cells and animals such as flies is debated, with some suggesting it is a construct that allows for social interaction with other humans.
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The concept of consciousness in single cells and animals such as flies is debated, with some suggesting it is a construct that allows for social interaction with other humans. The idea of language and conceptual thought being eliminative of conscious experience is explored.