Terrence Deacon: Origins of Life, Consciousness, Entropy, and Sentience
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
Symbols, Sentience, and the Nature of Existence
This chapter explores the crucial role of symbols in communication and their evolution within a distributed cognitive framework, particularly in the context of modern technology and social media's impact on societal dynamics. It also investigates the philosophical foundations of knowledge, examining the intricate relationship between self, consciousness, physicality, and the emergence of purpose in living systems. Additionally, the chapter highlights the complexities of cognition, advocating for a deeper understanding of how abstract representations shape our interactions with the world and influence the evolution of conscious experiences.
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