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Mind Fields
Matter | Philosophy
Consciousness Isn’t Self-Centered
Think of consciousness like spacetime—a fundamental field that’s everywhere.
Matter | Physics
Is Matter Conscious?
Why the central problem in neuroscience is mirrored in physics.
Biology | Cognitive Science
A Clash of Perspectives on Panpsychism
What panpsychism does—and does not—explain about consciousness.
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