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63 - The Question of Consciousness (Ft. ...

DAN HOOPER, SHALMA WEGSMAN
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Can consciousness be explained by physics, or does it appeal to something beyond materialism? Philosopher guest star David Chalmers talks to us about how we can think about consciousness from a philosophical and scientific perspective. To support our show and get ad-free episodes and other exclusives, join us for $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/w ... Show More
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