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Consciousness Compilation — Bernardo Kastrup, Iain McGilchrist, Donald Hoffman, and Rupert Sheldrake

The Weekend University

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Reality is a Dance Between Consciousness and Matter

Existence can be perceived from two contrasting perspectives: either as a world entirely composed of matter or as one fully rooted in consciousness. Our daily experiences present a seemingly objective reality filled with tangible objects in space and time, which we often accept as reflective of true existence. Within this perception, we acknowledge that some objects embody consciousness, highlighting the complex interplay between our physical form and inner experiences. The face serves as a portal into our consciousness, concealing profound emotional and intellectual attributes such as desires, fears, and personal connections that lie beneath the surface.

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