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Quantum theory
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Donald Hoffman argues that evolution shapes perceptions for fitness, not truth, suggesting our sensory experiences are adaptive fictions.
Donald Hoffman · Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth
Hoffman claims that space-time is 'doomed' at scales smaller than 10^-33 centimeters and 10^-43 seconds, challenging its fundamental status.
Donald Hoffman · Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth
The Park-Taylor formula drastically simplifies quantum computations, revealing deeper symmetries beyond traditional space-time frameworks.
Donald Hoffman · Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth
Hoffman proposes that consciousness is fundamental, with space and time emerging from networks of conscious agents.
Donald Hoffman · Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth
Hoffman critiques physicalist theories of consciousness, arguing they fail to explain specific conscious experiences like the taste of chocolate.
Donald Hoffman · Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth
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