
Donald Hoffman on the fundamental nature of consciousness (the most technical interview published with him)
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
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Consciousness and the Emergence of Reality
This chapter explores the resistance among physicists to the concept of emergent space-time and the role of consciousness in defining reality. It discusses the implications of viewing consciousness as fundamental, questioning traditional materialist perspectives and suggesting that physical objects might be constructs rather than beings with intrinsic power. Through philosophical and scientific inquiries, the chapter challenges listeners to rethink the foundations of existence and the nature of reality itself.
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