Purpose of Consciousness - Explaining Richard Dawkins, Revd Malthus and Darwin's Natural Selection

29/08/2025 12 min
Purpose of Consciousness - Explaining Richard Dawkins, Revd Malthus and Darwin's Natural Selection

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Episode Synopsis

This conversation delves into the complexities of human consciousness, exploring its relationship with gravity, natural selection, and emotions. The discussion highlights the hard problem of consciousness, the evolutionary adaptations of humans, and the influence of historical figures like Malthus and Darwin on the understanding of natural selection. It emphasizes the subjective nature of human experience and the role of gravity as a fundamental force in evolution.