#551 - Patrick House - How Much Do We Actually Know About Consciousness?
Modern Wisdom
The Dualities of Consciousness
This chapter explores the complexities of consciousness, contrasting comedy and tragedy while examining the burdens of self-awareness. It discusses the phenomenon of 'staircase wit' and how anxiety shapes cognitive processes in social interactions. Additionally, it connects the simplest forms of life to complex human behaviors through evolutionary principles and the study of happiness.
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