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Annaka Harris on Whether Consciousness is Fundamental

April 14, 2025·1 hr 10 min·5 clips

Annaka Harris reveals why she now believes consciousness might be a fundamental ingredient of reality.

Sean Carroll interviews Annaka Harris on whether consciousness is a fundamental aspect of reality. They discuss her journey from viewing consciousness as emergent to considering it fundamental, exploring split-brain research, plant consciousness, AI, and implications for physics. The conversation highlights scientific and philosophical challenges in understanding consciousness.

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