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Donald Hoffman Λ Joscha Bach on Consciousness, Free Will, Gödel, and Computational Reality

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Complexities of Continuity and Consciousness

This chapter examines the intricacies of continuity within dynamic systems, arguing that traditional views lack significance in a framework influenced by Gödel's findings. It discusses the implications of intuitionist logic on conscious agents and the boundaries of truth in finite systems, while also exploring the philosophical debates surrounding mathematical provability and the nature of computation. The chapter further critiques various theories of consciousness, emphasizing the intersection of consciousness with uncharted physics and the potential for human cognition to exceed computational limits.

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