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[Rewind] Chris Langan: IQ, Free Will, Psychedelics, CTMU, Bernardo Kastrup

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Computation, Consciousness, and Reality

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between computation and consciousness, questioning whether reality can be perceived as computation itself. It contrasts algorithmic and non-algorithmic views of the mind while discussing determinism, randomness, and the concept of self-determinacy. The dialogue incorporates philosophical insights, particularly from Schopenhauer, addressing the complexities of will, representation, and how these ideas relate to the understanding of reality and free will.

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