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What if qualia (subjective experiences like the redness of red) are fundamental properties of the universe, existing independently of biological brains, and brains merely act as complex receivers or resonators for these pre-existing experiential states?

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Beyond the Grey Matter: Are Qualia Fundamental Threads in the Tapestry of Reality? The subjective experience of the world – the searing redness of a sunset, the bitter taste of coffee, the crushing ache of grief – constitutes the vibrant, personal fabric of our existence. These subjective states, known as qualia, are the very essence … Read more

What if we could upload a human mind into a computer—would it still be you, or just a copy?

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The Digital Self: If We Upload Your Mind, Is It Still You, or Just a Copy? Imagine a future where technology has advanced to an almost unimaginable degree. We possess the capability to scan the entirety of a human brain – every neuron, every synapse, every electrochemical connection – and create a perfect digital replica … Read more

What if your comfort zone is like a cage

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The Answer Trap: Why Our Quest for Certainty Might Be Leading Us Astray We live in an age saturated with answers. Information, or at least data masquerading as such, crashes upon us in relentless waves. Search engines deliver billions of results in fractions of a second. AI assistants stand ready to provide instantaneous responses to … Read more

What if the questions you ask are more important than the answers you seek?

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The Answer Fetish: Why We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About Questions (and Why the Right Ones Are Sexy) We humans have a bit of an answer fetish. We crave them like sugar, hoard them like gold, and brandish them like proof of our towering intellects. An answer feels solid, definitive, like planting a flag on … Read more