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Neuroscientist Patrick House - How to Make Sense of Consciousness

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Embracing Contradictions in Science

The speaker finds joy in embracing contradictions and the absence of a singular correct answer in defining human experience and consciousness. Drawing a parallel to ancient astronomers who had multiple theories on celestial mechanics, the speaker argues that various observations and understandings contribute to the evolving nature of knowledge. The speaker likens the current understanding of neuroscience to the Babylonian era, highlighting the importance of accepting contradictions in scientific results.

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