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Is consciousness an illusion? 5 experts explain

Become a Big Think member to unlock expert classes, premium print issues, exclusive events and more: https://bigthink.com/membership/?utm_… “If science aims to describe everything, how can it not describe the simple fact of our existence?” On this episode of Dispatches, Kmele speaks with the scientists, mathematicians, and spiritual leaders trying to do just that:

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In the newest episode of Dispatches from The Well, we’re diving deep into the “hard problem of consciousness.” Here, Kmele combines the perspectives of five different scientists, philosophers, and spiritual leaders to approach one of humanity’s most pressing questions: what is consciousness?

In the AI age, the question of consciousness is more prevalent than ever. Is every single thing in the universe self-aware? What does it actually mean to be conscious? Are our bodies really just a vessel for our thoughts? Kmele asks these questions, and many more, in the most thought-provoking episode yet. This is Dispatches from The Well.

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Holistic space observation: the shift from SSA to SDA

Recent reporting on SpaceX’s proposal to deploy up to one million satellites in low Earth orbit — paired with a vision of AI-enabled, autonomous orbital infrastructure — marks a decisive moment for the space community. Regardless of whether these numbers ultimately materialize, the direction is unmistakable: space is moving toward unprecedented scale, autonomy and strategic importance.

That reality demands a fundamental reassessment of what space awareness really means.

For decades, space situational awareness (SSA) focused on orbital mechanics: where an object is, where it will be and whether it might collide with something else. That model is now insufficient. Satellites are no longer passive nodes governed primarily by physics; they are software-defined, networked systems deeply integrated with terrestrial cyber infrastructure, global supply chains and increasingly AI-driven decision loops.

The Exegesis of Philip K Dick: A Summary

Dive deep into the fascinating mind of Philip K. Dick through The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick, a posthumous collection of the legendary science fiction author’s personal notes, philosophical musings, and reflections on reality, existence, and spirituality. In this video, we explore the core themes of the book, including Dick’s obsession with the nature of reality, his exploration of gnosticism, and his visionary ideas that foreshadowed concepts like simulated realities, later popularized by films such as The Matrix.

We’ll also delve into Dick’s personal struggles with mental illness, paranoia, and addiction, as well as his unrelenting pursuit of truth and spiritual enlightenment. Whether you’re a fan of his groundbreaking novels or curious about the mind behind them, this video offers an insightful look at the profound thoughts and challenges that shaped his work.

Join us as we unravel the complexities of The Exegesis and celebrate the legacy of one of the most influential thinkers and writers in science fiction history.

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Clarifying the conceptual dimensions of representation in neuroscience

Appeals to representation are widespread, despite neuroscientists’ uncertainty about what kind of findings count as evidence for such claims. In this Perspective, Pohl and colleagues develop a unified framework that distinguishes four conceptual dimensions relevant to representation, illustrating them in information-theoretic terms to explicitly characterize representation in neuroscience.

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