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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 <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi Folks,

I thought this 6 minute clip on consciousness was worthwhile:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpaDlIlqygE

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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