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#404 - What If Consciousness Is Fundamental?

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

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The Intricacies of Consciousness

This chapter explores the complex nature of consciousness, distinguishing it from intelligence and physical phenomena. It examines the 'hard problem' of consciousness and the possibility that it may be a fundamental aspect of reality, rather than an emergent property of brain processes. Through various examples and research insights, the discussion challenges existing assumptions and emphasizes the profound mysteries surrounding conscious experience.

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