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      What central idea does panpsychism propose?

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      According to Integrated Information Theory (IIT), what determines the level of consciousness in a system?

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      Why do some scientists criticize IIT?

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      What is the “combination problem” in panpsychism?

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      What historical example is used to show an early belief in universal consciousness?

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      What do critics of quantum theories of consciousness argue?

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      Why does panpsychism appeal to some philosophers?

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      What does the article suggest about future research in this field?

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      A basic or primitive form of consciousness
      The process of combining parts into a whole
      Theory that mind and body are separate substances
      The raw, subjective experience of sensations

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      Fascinating
      Rejects
      Reflects
      Hypothesis

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      Do you find the idea of universal consciousness compelling or unsettling? Why?

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      Is Everything Conscious? Exploring the Frontiers of Panpsychism

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      June 5, 2025•5 min read•Technology•Intermediate