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#404 - What If Consciousness Is Fundamental?

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

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Holography and the Nature of Reality

This chapter investigates the ADS-CFT correspondence, elucidating how a two-dimensional surface can encompass the same information as a three-dimensional volume, thus challenging our understanding of reality. Through the metaphor of holograms and concepts of bounded space, it explores the intricate relationship between quantum mechanics, consciousness, and physical interaction in the universe. The discussion encourages listeners to reconsider the nature of distance and connectedness within a holographic framework, raising profound questions about the essence of existence.

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