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AMA | November 2024

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Navigating Governance and Consciousness

This chapter examines the dynamics of democratic participation in university governance, emphasizing the need for faculty and student voices in decision-making. It also introduces a thought experiment on consciousness, comparing human cognitive function to distributed systems, while exploring ethical dilemmas surrounding climate intervention and individual versus collective action. The discussion ultimately promotes collaboration for societal improvement, balancing personal choice with collective responsibility.

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