Donald Hoffman on Consciousness and Reality

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In this captivating discussion, Donald Hoffman, Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences, delves into profound concepts that challenge our perception of reality. He explores how consciousness might influence our experience of space and time, and introduces panpsychism, suggesting consciousness may persist beyond physical death. The conversation also touches on the interplay between quantum mechanics and observation, inviting listeners to reconsider how they understand existence and the universe. Hoffman's insights promise to intrigue anyone curious about the nature of consciousness and reality.

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[40:52] The Holographic Principle

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You only get emergent spaces in this so the holographic principle, as it currently stands is very, very intriguing and suggestive, and it's leading juan maldisena and and nimar connihamet and others to try to do the same thing for our space time, which is a deciter space.

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