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#187 – Frank Wilczek: Physics of Quarks, Dark Matter, Complexity, Life & Aliens

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Exploring Consciousness: Matter, Self-Awareness, and Robotics

This chapter investigates the concept of consciousness, including theories like panpsychism that suggest all matter may possess consciousness. It discusses the distinctions between self-awareness and consciousness, emphasizing the role of feedback systems in understanding self-awareness. The exploration extends to the implications for robotics and evolution, questioning the nature of consciousness and its role in human-robot interactions.

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