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#374 - Consciousness and the Physical World

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

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Exploring Integrated Information Theory and Consciousness

The chapter delves into Integrated Information Theory (IIT) and its predictions regarding consciousness and brain activity, discussing the concept of hooking up two brains to create a merged conscious entity. The speakers analyze the implications of IIT on conscious experience, including the idea that a relatively inactive brain can still exhibit vivid consciousness. The conversation includes analogies like the bicycle chain analogy to explain IIT's perspective on consciousness and the brain's causal power.

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