Hi Folks,
I agree that matter gives rise to consciousness. physics to chemistry to
biology to brain, to mind, to language. to me language is key to self and
consciousness.
i wish that harris and others spent less time worrying about robots, the
matrix and ai, and he would focused more on how we can transform-evolve our
minds- consciousness-meta-narratives from a destructive species toward a
more sustainable-ethical- and flourishing species.

we are heading toward some big crisis, so let's be part academics-part
evolutionary leaders.
best,
manuel manga


On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 6:33 AM Henriques, Gregg - henriqgx <
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> Hi Folks,
>
>   I thought this 6 minute clip on consciousness was worthwhile:
>
> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3DLpaDlIlqygE&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=2FLqeiUFHf77Lo3raMI1QZAmIRjUxqXYC5HlbkqP5Ro&s=t49LFwBP5LSG1xmnqwKZ3-LKlRH7a_1qhPnJ-L5hRQc&e= 
>
>
>
>   Of course, with the BM3 solution, we can make significant advances in
> the “descriptive metaphysical system” that surrounds this set of claims.
>
>
>
>   Also, I was thinking it might be helpful to point out how I would frame
> his point about consciousness being the only thing we can know for certain.
> The UTOK would say that a consciousness event is the intersection of the
> ontic reality of being, epistemology, and ontology. That is, whatever you
> are experiencing is real in-and-of-itself, is the product of a witnessing
> experiencing functioning that is an ontological fundamental reality.
>
>
>
>   I think Rob Scott might put it as the moment of “is-ness”.  Is that
> fair, Rob?
>
>
> Best,
> Gregg
>
>
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