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David Wolpert on the Monotheism Theorem, Penrose, Consciousness, Free Will, and Uncaused Causation

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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This chapter examines the concept of an observer and engages with provocative questions from influential thinkers. It emphasizes the importance of algorithmic information theory in philosophy and mathematics while clarifying the distinction between the 'what' and 'how' of consciousness.

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