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David Chalmers explores the nature of the universe by proposing that consciousness is a fundamental property akin to space or time [1], arguing that intrinsic properties are necessary to avoid a universe defined solely by causal flux [2], and suggesting that universal laws exist to explain the presence of consciousness [3].
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David Chalmers Thinks the Hard Problem Is Really Hard scientificamerican.com 1 fact
perspectiveDavid Chalmers believes there is a true story about why consciousness exists in the universe, likely involving a basic set of laws that can explain it.
Panpsychism - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
perspectiveDavid Chalmers argues that extrinsic properties of physics must have corresponding intrinsic properties because otherwise the universe would be "a giant causal flux" with nothing for "causation to relate," which he considers a logical impossibility.
Episode 2: The Hard Problem of Consciousness – David Chalmers ... futurepointdigital.substack.com 1 fact
claimDavid Chalmers suggests that consciousness might be a fundamental property of the universe, similar to space, time, or gravity.