
Bernardo Kastrup Λ Susan Blackmore: Conscious Illusion?
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
Exploring Consciousness and Perception
This chapter investigates the intricacies of perception and consciousness, using identical portraits to demonstrate how humans process visual information. The discussion covers the nuances of phenomenal states versus metacognitive awareness, critiques mainstream theories of consciousness, and highlights the contribution of language in shaping self-perception. Personal experiences in meditation and philosophical debates around illusionism and introspection further illustrate the depth of this complex topic.
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