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The Feeling of Life Itself
Ever wonder why you’re not just a meat robot running computations but something that actually feels alive? Or why your phone, packed with code, doesn’t have a clue what it’s like to be it? Christof Koch dives headfirst into this mess, arguing that consciousness isn’t just code—it’s a physical thing tied to how your brain integrates information. Spoiler: it’s way more widespread and weirder than you think, but don’t expect to just slap some AI together and get a conscious buddy.
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