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Who Needs Miracles? On Nature and the Miraculous (with Alan Lightman)

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Exploring Consciousness and Cosmic Connections

This chapter examines the fascinating relationship between consciousness and the brain, touching on the possibility of collective awareness among intelligent beings. It delves into human evolution and the profound need for connection with others and nature, exploring how these instincts have shaped our identities. The speakers also reflect on the interplay between art, causation, and the balance of order and unpredictability in our perceptions of the universe.

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