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David Wolpert on the Monotheism Theorem, Penrose, Consciousness, Free Will, and Uncaused Causation

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Defining Life Through Information

This chapter explores the philosophical question of what constitutes life, emphasizing the role of information processing in living systems. It contrasts entities like paramecium with non-living systems, while examining the implications of uncaused action and deterministic views in science.

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