
Bernardo Kastrup Λ Susan Blackmore: Conscious Illusion?
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
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Exploring Consciousness and Reality
This chapter provides a deep dive into materialism, consciousness, and the philosophical debates surrounding them, particularly the critique of illusionism and the nuances of subjective experiences. The speakers discuss various theories including attentional schema theory, panpsychism, and idealism, emphasizing the critical role of consciousness in understanding reality. They also explore the complexities of metaconsciousness, dissociation, and the interplay between mental states and physical phenomena, questioning the distinctions between mental and physical realms.
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