Consciousness and Emergence
The discussion delves into the nature of consciousness, questioning whether it is purely neurobiological or if it arises from functional systems. George suggests that consciousness may emerge from the collective behavior of networks rather than individual cells, drawing parallels to phenomena like flocking in birds. The challenge lies in understanding consciousness at a systems level, emphasizing the complexity of reanimating consciousness from states like anesthesia.In this clip
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