#147 What is PURE Consciousness? - Thomas Metzinger
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#147 What is PURE Consciousness? - Thomas Metzinger

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Thomas Metzinger is a German philosopher and Professor Emeritus of theoretical philosophy at the University of Mainz. His primary research areas include philosophy of mind, philosophy of neuroscience, and applied ethics, particularly focusing on neurotechnology, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence.

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