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Michael Levin Λ Karl Friston Λ Chris Fields on The Meta Hard Problem, Consciousness, and Babbling

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

CHAPTER

Navigating Consciousness: The Complex Dance of Cognition and Self-Organization

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between self-organization, cognition, and consciousness in multicellular organisms and simple life forms. The discussion spans theoretical frameworks, the sensory experiences of bacteria, and the philosophical dimensions of awareness and selfhood. It raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of consciousness, the role of cognition in decision-making, and the potential implications for understanding human perception and existence.

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