6min chapter

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636: Brian Simpson

Duncan Trussell Family Hour

CHAPTER

Exploring Instinct and the Nature of Consciousness

The chapter explores the theme of instinctual knowledge by comparing animal behavior to human consciousness. It examines the distinction between instinctive actions and conscious thoughts, raising philosophical questions about the essence of consciousness and the suffering it can create.

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