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The Intersection of Consciousness and Physics
40:55 - 48:52 (07:56)
The possibility that consciousness is fundamental, and not simply a product of brain activity, raises some crazy ideas and theories that are being explored by physicists to help answer this question.
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The speaker is working on a 10-part audio documentary in collaboration with Ted about consciousness, conducting around 30 interviews, and creating a pilot.
40:55 - 42:03 (01:07)
Summary
The speaker is working on a 10-part audio documentary in collaboration with Ted about consciousness, conducting around 30 interviews, and creating a pilot. The end result is still undefined.
ChapterThe Intersection of Consciousness and Physics
Episode#326 – Annaka Harris: Free Will, Consciousness, and the Nature of Reality
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker delves into whether consciousness is fundamental and if it is possible to study scientifically.
42:03 - 43:14 (01:10)
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The speaker delves into whether consciousness is fundamental and if it is possible to study scientifically. They interview different physicists about different interpretations of quantum mechanics, such as string theory and many worlds, to understand the implications of consciousness being fundamental.
ChapterThe Intersection of Consciousness and Physics
Episode#326 – Annaka Harris: Free Will, Consciousness, and the Nature of Reality
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host discusses the importance of questioning intuitions and stepping outside collective intelligence to gain a new perspective.
43:14 - 46:06 (02:52)
Summary
The podcast host discusses the importance of questioning intuitions and stepping outside collective intelligence to gain a new perspective. He delves into the topic of exploring different interpretations of quantum mechanics by talking to experts in the field.
ChapterThe Intersection of Consciousness and Physics
Episode#326 – Annaka Harris: Free Will, Consciousness, and the Nature of Reality
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The pursuit of scientific truth often involves considering ideas that might initially sound crazy, but this should not necessarily lead to a concern about mental stability.
46:06 - 48:52 (02:45)
Summary
The pursuit of scientific truth often involves considering ideas that might initially sound crazy, but this should not necessarily lead to a concern about mental stability.