Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

The Deepest Theories of Consciousness | The Consciousness Iceberg [Layer 3]

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Aug 30, 2024
Dive into the depths of consciousness with a philosophical exploration of Heidegger's Dasein, revealing its significance in our engagement with the world. Discover how Attention Schema Theory and EM Field Topology shape our understanding of attention and neural activity. Delve into the Yosha-Box theory and Donald Hoffman's Conscious Realism, which argues that our perceptions are evolutionary tools. The podcast also discusses divergent theories from thinkers like Nir Lahav, raising intriguing questions about reality and consciousness.
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Heidegger's Dasein

  • Dasein, Heidegger's concept of "being there," emphasizes conscious engagement with the world.
  • Our consciousness isn't a passive observer but actively shapes meaning and relevance.
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Attention Schema Theory

  • The Attention Schema Theory (AST) posits that consciousness is the brain's model of its own attention.
  • This self-model helps manage complex tasks and social interactions but may be inherently incomplete.
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EM Field Topology

  • The boundary problem asks why conscious experiences have limits, unlike some views like Rupert Spira's.
  • EM field topology suggests the brain's EM fields create these boundaries through topological segmentation.
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