We should not invoke new fundamental principles of physics as explanation for consciousness because materialism—the view that consciousness is a property of matter suitably arranged—has rich resources that have not been exhausted, and matter is far more complicated than is typically understood.

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Speaker

Anil Seth

Evidence Quote

it seems shortsighted I think to say that well clearly we could never explain Consciousness in terms of things happening in in matter because matter is really really rich and interesting

Source

What Creates Consciousness? | World Science FestivalWorld Science Festival
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:02:17 PM

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