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#27 - Andrés Goméz-Emilsson | Qualia Research, Neural Annealing, Emotional Processing, DMT and Jhanas

The Metagame

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Reflections of Consciousness: Optics and Computation

This chapter investigates the relationship between optics and computation, using mirror rooms to illustrate how reflections influence computational models. It discusses the brain's operation akin to an optical computer, exploring the role of light in neural communication and consciousness. The dialogue also addresses the effects of altered states induced by substances like DMT on problem-solving abilities and their implications for understanding consciousness.

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