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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

CHAPTER

Illusions of Consciousness

This chapter explores the dichotomy between first-person and third-person narratives of consciousness, particularly critiquing the idea of philosophical zombies. The discussion delves into the reliability of introspection and the complex nature of consciousness as both real and illusory, employing analogies from magic and technology. Ultimately, it raises questions about the accuracy of our perceptions and the challenges in reconciling various philosophical viewpoints on conscious experience.

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