#113 — Consciousness and the Self
Making Sense with Sam Harris
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The Hard Problem of Consciousness
The hard problem of consciousness addresses the mystery of why some physical systems have an inner universe with consciousness while others, like tables and computers, do not. It distinguishes itself from the 'easy problem' in neuroscience, which focuses on understanding how the brain functions in detail without delving into conscious experience. The hard problem seeks to uncover why and how any brain functions related to behavior and perception are tied to conscious experiences.
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