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#24 - Michael Johnson | Qualia Formalism & The Symmetry Theory of Valence

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Symmetry Theory of Valence and its Mathematical Representation

This chapter explores the symmetry theory of valence and its mathematical representation. The speaker discusses various proxies for measuring symmetry, such as heart rate variability and EEG, and explains how symmetry can be understood as order, lack of noise, and lack of complexity. They also discuss the challenge of connecting neuroimaging data to subjective experience.

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