Donald Hoffman On Free Will, Positive Geometries of Consciousness & Spacetime [Ep. 455]

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Aug 25, 2024

In this captivating discussion, Donald Hoffman, a renowned philosopher and cognitive scientist, dives deep into the nature of consciousness and reality. He explores the provocative idea that our perception may be an evolutionary illusion, challenging conventional theories. Hoffman questions the very fundamentals of spacetime, suggesting innovative geometric frameworks for understanding consciousness. With insights into free will and the interplay between physics and perception, this conversation is a thought-provoking journey into the mind and the cosmos.