Consciousness appears in a tiny part of the physical world; most matter (rocks, etc.) shows no consciousness, while certain entities (humans and some animals) possess consciousness, yet consciousness itself is distinct from the physical laws that govern the rest of nature.
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Roger PenroseEvidence Quote
“the world consists of rocks...which don't seem to have any of this quality but there are certain creatures...which...have consciousness”
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Asking a Theoretical Physicist About the Physics of Consciousness | Roger Penrose | EP 244— Jordan B PetersonCreated: 8/11/2026, 1:07:02 AM
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