Know Thyself E142 - Merging Science & Ancient Wisdom “We're All One Consciousness” (Compilation)
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Apr 8, 2025 
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Annaka Harris
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Joe Dispenza
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Sam Harris
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Mooji
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Federico Faggin
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Rupert Spira
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Donald Hoffman
In this thought-provoking discussion, Donald Hoffman, a cognitive science professor, delves into the truth of reality and the illusion of separation. Spiritual teacher Rupert Spira introduces love as the foundation of existence, while physicist Federico Faggin argues that computers cannot be conscious. Neuroscientist Sam Harris grapples with our sense of self, and Joe Dispenza discusses collective healing through mindfulness. Together, these voices explore interconnectedness and transcending individual identity to foster deeper awareness.
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Fundamental Consciousness
- Consciousness is more than complex thought; it's fundamental felt experience.
- Even simple organisms may have minimal consciousness, like feeling pressure or hunger.
The Hard Problem
- The "hard problem" of consciousness asks why any matter has subjective experience.
- Studying consciousness is difficult because science relies on external observation, not internal experience.
Evidence of Consciousness
- Conclusive external proof of consciousness in any system is currently impossible.
- We rely on communication, limited by shared experience, to infer consciousness.