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Bernardo Kastrup Λ Susan Blackmore: Conscious Illusion?

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

CHAPTER

Unraveling Illusionism: Consciousness and Self

This chapter explores the concept of illusionism and its ramifications for understanding consciousness, questioning standard assumptions about the relationship between consciousness and brain activity. The speakers engage in a deep analysis of the self as an illusion, challenging conventional beliefs of individual identity and free will, particularly through the lens of meditation. By evaluating various philosophical perspectives, the chapter emphasizes the need to reconsider established theories in consciousness studies for deeper insights.

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