Echoes of the Early Universe

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This chapter delves into the surface of last scattering, a pivotal moment in the universe's history that reveals the shift from opacity to transparency. It also examines the complexities of consciousness, the nature of free will versus determinism, and the philosophical implications of a hypothetical universe devoid of cosmic structures.

Welcome to the September 2024 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questions themselves are good -- and sometimes group them together if they are about a similar topic. Enjoy!

Blog post with AMA questions and transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2024/09/02/ama-september-2024/

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