#116 Peter Godfrey Smith - Animal Consciousness: What Can We Know?
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Exploring the Nature of Consciousness and Panpsychism
This chapter examines the philosophical underpinnings of consciousness and the challenges posed by panpsychism as a viable theory. It discusses the limitations of materialistic and immaterialistic views, questioning the adequacy of scientific descriptions while exploring the relationship between consciousness and matter. The dialogue highlights the evolution of communication among organisms and raises profound questions about individual and collective consciousness in simpler and more complex life forms.
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