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The simple questions cracking the hard problem of consciousness

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The simple questions cracking the hard problem of consciousness

Do we all see the same red? Or feel joy and sadness alike? Mapping how our inner experiences relate to one another could finally reveal how physical processes in the brain give rise to consciousness

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What 350 different theories of consciousness reveal about reality

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What 350 different theories of consciousness reveal about reality

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Why are the physical constants of the universe so perfect for life?

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How metaphysics probes hidden assumptions to make sense of reality

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What does quantum theory really tell us about the nature of reality?

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What does quantum theory really tell us about the nature of reality?

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The fascinating truth about why common sense isn't really that common

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Free will: Can neuroscience reveal if your choices are yours to make?

Philosophers have wrestled with the question of whether we are truly free to decide on our actions for centuries. Now, insights from genetics, neuroscience and evolutionary biology are shedding fresh light on the issue

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How can we understand quantum reality if it is impossible to measure?

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