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Chris Fields: What is a Theory of Consciousness for? Quantum Mechanics, Minds & Minimal Physicalism
Mind-Body Solution
Exploring Teleology and Panpsychism in Consciousness Theory
The intersection of teleology and panpsychism prompts an inquiry about the outcomes predicted by different worldviews. Acknowledging the diverse perspectives on reality, there is skepticism about the feasibility of predicting future events given the complex, often indeterminate nature of the universe. Most theoretical frameworks tend to assume a level of determinism that is unlikely. In the realm of panpsychism, there is a critique of the traditional formulation of the combination problem, which questions how individual experiences of cells contribute to a singular conscious experience. The response to this problem asserts that the experiences of cells are separate and context-dependent, with each cell existing within its own local environment that does not directly relate to the larger conscious experience of the organism. This perspective highlights a fundamental disconnection between cellular experiences and consciousness, suggesting that experiences do not necessarily combine to form a unified consciousness.
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