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#404 — What If Consciousness Is Fundamental?

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Holograms of Reality: Space, Time, and Quantum Mechanics

This chapter explores the profound implications of the ADS-CFT correspondence and the holographic principle in understanding the universe. By visualizing a universe within a cylindrical boundary, it highlights how our perception of three-dimensional space may be an illusion, emphasizing the interconnectedness of physical phenomena. Through analogies and thought experiments, the discussion challenges traditional notions of distance and reality, inviting listeners to rethink the fundamental structures of existence.

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