Prof. Anil Seth - Consciousness and the Perception of Self

Prof. Anil Seth, a leading researcher in consciousness studies, delves into how our brains construct our perception of reality and self. In "Consciousness and the Perception of Self" Seth challenges dualistic views, promoting a materialistic perspective that closely ties consciousness to brain processes. He describes our experience of reality as a 'controlled hallucination', crafted from diverse sensory inputs by the brain. Seth also touches on the relevance of quantum physics, sugges...

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