
Jussi Jylkkä on the concrete and ineffable nature of consciousness | Living Mirrors #55
Living Mirrors with Dr. James Cooke
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Exploring the Nature of Consciousness
This chapter reflects on the complexities of consciousness, examining the epistemic gap between scientific understanding and lived experience. The speaker discusses various philosophical perspectives, including the influences of Zen Buddhism, and highlights the limitations of abstract models in capturing the essence of existence. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of experiential understanding and practices that foster connection to consciousness beyond rational thought.
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