Chapter
Consciousness as an Emerging Property.
15:29 - 26:21 (10:52)
Consciousness is not as mysterious as it appears, it is just a thing that happens when particles come together. While animals experience consciousness in a more primitive way, humans' rich subjective experience is deeply coupled with language and poetry.
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The onset of consciousness is a continuum and is a challenging process for living systems.
15:29 - 19:55 (04:26)
Summary
The onset of consciousness is a continuum and is a challenging process for living systems. On Earth, the extinction of dinosaurs resulted in space for life to evolve, and conscious beings like humans are a realisation of that evolution.
ChapterConsciousness as an Emerging Property.
Episode#232 – Brian Greene: Quantum Gravity, Big Bang, Aliens, Life, Death, and Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Sam Harris and Shane Moss discuss the hard problem of consciousness and predict that in the future, it will be seen as simply particles coming together instead of something mysterious.
19:55 - 23:01 (03:05)
Summary
Sam Harris and Shane Moss discuss the hard problem of consciousness and predict that in the future, it will be seen as simply particles coming together instead of something mysterious.
ChapterConsciousness as an Emerging Property.
Episode#232 – Brian Greene: Quantum Gravity, Big Bang, Aliens, Life, Death, and Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The complexity of consciousness in humans is deeply connected to language and poetry.
23:01 - 26:21 (03:20)
Summary
The complexity of consciousness in humans is deeply connected to language and poetry. While we may not understand all the underlying physiological and chemical processes that create consciousness, it is not necessary to fully appreciate and engage with the world and other living beings.