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Is the Hard Problem of consciousness unsolvable by science?

Yes 63% (35)No 38% (21)

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@ava_mitch7d ago

The hard problem of consciousness is the biggest unsolved puzzle.

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R

The DMT space is something else entirely. Hard to put into words.

E

We need more open-minded scientific inquiry into these phenomena.

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E

@elena_v287d ago

The taboo around discussing consciousness is slowly lifting.

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The research coming out of Johns Hopkins is incredible.

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@priya_s317d ago

Indigenous cultures have known about this for thousands of years.

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The DMT space is something else entirely. Hard to put into words.

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Z

After my first meditation retreat, I completely changed my mind on this.

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@yara_k231h ago

I wish every political debate could be this clear and direct.

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