Michael Johnson

In this engaging discussion, Michael Johnson, a philosopher and neuroscientist focused on consciousness, digs into the nuances of posthuman sentience. He challenges conventional views with his formalist approach, suggesting that physical microstates are vital in understanding consciousness. Johnson presents his groundbreaking Symmetry Theory of Valence, which aims to map various conscious experiences. He emphasizes the importance of flourishing, the uncharted territories of sentience, and the beauty of symmetry in mental experiences.