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#1739 - Philip Goff

The Joe Rogan Experience

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Consciousness vs. Matter: A Philosophical Inquiry

This chapter examines the complex relationship between consciousness and matter, exploring the tensions between materialism, panpsychism, and dualism. It discusses philosophical arguments about the nature of consciousness, including personal anecdotes that illustrate the limitations of physical science in explaining subjective experience. Additionally, the chapter challenges the role of brain activity in consciousness and ponders the implications of altered states induced by substances, leading to a deeper understanding of experience and awareness.

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