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Does Matter Create Consciousness? Or Vice Versa?
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RE: Does Matter Create Consciousness? Or Vice Versa?
December 21, 2013 at 2:29 am
This all depends on your interpretation of quantum mechanics. I've seen it claimed (and seemingly adequately backed up) that quantum mechanics presupposes a conscious observer outside of the applicability of its laws.
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RE: Does Matter Create Consciousness? Or Vice Versa? - by Ksa - December 18, 2013 at 4:44 pm
RE: Does Matter Create Consciousness? Or Vice Versa? - by MindForgedManacle - December 21, 2013 at 2:29 am
RE: Does Matter Create Consciousness? Or Vice Versa? - by Chas - December 21, 2013 at 10:08 am
RE: Does Matter Create Consciousness? Or Vice Versa? - by Ksa - December 24, 2013 at 12:32 am

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