Philosophy For Our Times Did consciousness evolve? | Donald Hoffman, Iain McGilchrist, Eva Jablonka and Michelle Montague
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Oct 11, 2022 AI Snips
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Fundamental Consciousness
- Consciousness didn't emerge suddenly but was present from the start.
- This is based on William James's argument against a "non-naturalistic breach" in nature.
Consciousness: A Cosmic Primitive
- Consciousness is an ontological primitive, part of the cosmos' creative nature.
- It has evolved over time, but did not arise from absolute unconsciousness.
Perception vs. Reality
- Our perceptions are not accurate representations of reality, but tools for survival.
- Space-time and objects are not fundamental; they are constructs of our senses.