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Perception as a fantasy | Donald Hoffman

Philosophy For Our Times

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Exploring Reductionist Views in Physics and Theories of Consciousness

This chapter delves into the standard reductionist view in physics where elementary particles form complex combinations leading to macroscopic objects like brains. Various theories of consciousness within a reductionist framework including global workspace theory and orchestrated collapse of quantum states are discussed, emphasizing the belief that brain activity creates conscious experiences or the illusion of consciousness.

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