The Basement: Donald Hoffman | Consciousness, Math, and the Case for Letting Go
Summary
Cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman discusses his journey from writing fighter jet code to challenging physicalism, arguing that space and time are a user interface rather than objective reality. He reflects on his time in Francis Crick’s private consciousness club, the failure of neuroscience to explain subjective experience, and why he rejects simulation theory. The episode also covers his background in AI, his views on evolution, and a personal story about his hospital experience.
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