Know Thyself

E106 - Donald Hoffman: The Emerging Science, “We Are ONE Consciousness” - Life, Death & The Simulation

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Jul 23, 2024
Donald Hoffman discusses how our senses act as a filter for perceiving reality, delves into paradoxes in math theorems, and explores his research on 'conscious agents'. He talks about mystical experiences, reincarnation, and the relationship between science and spirituality.
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Evolution Shapes Perception, Not Truth

  • Evolution shapes sensory systems to guide survival, not to see truth.
  • Our sensory perception is an interface that hides reality's true complexity.
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Reality Is A Perceptual Headset

  • Space-time and objects cease to exist when unperceived due to local realism being false.
  • Our sensory system acts like a headset rendering reality only upon observation.
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Concepts Are Pointers to Reality

  • All concepts, scientific and spiritual, are pointers to infinite reality but not reality itself.
  • Ultimate consciousness transcends language and formal description.
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