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#374 - Consciousness and the Physical World

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

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Exploring the Potential Unity of Consciousness through Technological Interactions

The chapter discusses the concept of individual consciousnesses potentially unifying at a higher level through advanced technological interactions, inspired by the cohesive nature of bees within a hive. It explores the theoretical implications of Integrated Information Theory (IIT) and envisions a scenario where interconnected technological interactions could lead to a unified consciousness.

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