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The curious relationship between consciousness and quantum mechanics
56:52 - 1:05:35 (08:43)
Consciousness was initially thought to be involved in the state reduction process in quantum mechanics, but it is now believed that it operates in a non-computational way that is not fully understood.
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Stuart Hameroff discusses the history of consciousness in quantum mechanics and the debate of whether it can be considered computational.
56:52 - 59:27 (02:35)
Summary
Stuart Hameroff discusses the history of consciousness in quantum mechanics and the debate of whether it can be considered computational.
ChapterThe curious relationship between consciousness and quantum mechanics
Episode#85 – Roger Penrose: Physics of Consciousness and the Infinite Universe
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the difference between intelligence and consciousness, and how proto consciousness is the building block of actual consciousness.
59:27 - 1:03:15 (03:47)
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This podcast discusses the difference between intelligence and consciousness, and how proto consciousness is the building block of actual consciousness.
ChapterThe curious relationship between consciousness and quantum mechanics
Episode#85 – Roger Penrose: Physics of Consciousness and the Infinite Universe
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Renowned physicist Sir Roger Penrose discusses his theory that there may have been something before the Big Bang and explains why he dislikes the term "another universe."
1:03:15 - 1:03:59 (00:43)
Summary
Renowned physicist Sir Roger Penrose discusses his theory that there may have been something before the Big Bang and explains why he dislikes the term "another universe."
ChapterThe curious relationship between consciousness and quantum mechanics
Episode#85 – Roger Penrose: Physics of Consciousness and the Infinite Universe
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The origin of the universe was a very, very concentrated initial state, which seemed to be the origin of the universe.
1:03:59 - 1:05:35 (01:36)
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The origin of the universe was a very, very concentrated initial state, which seemed to be the origin of the universe. There was this discovery of the microwave background, which was an accidental but significant discovery that helped explain the creation of new material in the universe.