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396. The Universe Has A ‘Cosmic Purpose - Prof. Philip Goff

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Exploring Consciousness, Fine-Tuning, and Cosmic Purpose

Delving into topics of consciousness and the fine-tuning of physics for life, the chapter challenges traditional scientific perspectives by exploring evidence of goal-directedness towards life in the universe. The conversation navigates between viewpoints on the universe being a remarkable coincidence versus intentionally designed, touching on the multiverse hypothesis and critiques from philosophers. Analogies related to casino scenarios and winning the lottery are used to elucidate the concepts of fine-tuning and cosmic purpose.

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