Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal The Consciousness Iceberg [Layer 2]: The Hard Problem, Carl Jung, Nondualism, Buddhism
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Aug 9, 2024 Dive into the intriguing depths of consciousness as complex theories unfold. Explore the Hard Problem, which grapples with subjective experiences in a physical world. Discover insights from Carl Jung on the psyche and psychological wholeness. Delve into non-dualism and the Buddhist perspective, challenging perceptions of self. Engage with philosophical frameworks like Advaita Vedanta and panpsychism, questioning the very fabric of reality. It's a thought-provoking journey through the layers of consciousness!
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The Hard Problem
- The hard problem of consciousness asks why subjective experience exists.
- This differs from "easy" problems like explaining cognitive functions, as it questions why neural activity creates feelings.
Qualia
- Qualia are the subjective, qualitative aspects of conscious experience, like the redness of red or the taste of pizza.
- The inverted spectrum thought experiment questions if your red is my blue, highlighting the subjectivity of qualia.
Advaita Vedanta and Non-Dualism
- Advaita Vedanta proposes non-dualism, stating there's no separation between the individual self (Atman) and ultimate reality (Brahman).
- This perceived separation is an illusion (Maya), and everything is fundamentally one.