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Bernardo Kastrup

Bernardo Kastrup

Philosopher · Essentia Foundation

ConsciousnessPhilosophyIdealism

Philosopher known for his work on analytic idealism, arguing that consciousness is the fundamental nature of reality.

NetherlandsWebsite
Donald Hoffman

Donald Hoffman

Professor of Cognitive Sciences · UC Irvine

PhysicsPhilosophyConsciousness

Cognitive scientist known for his Interface Theory of Perception, proposing that spacetime and objects are not fundamental but are species-specific interfaces.

Irvine, CAWebsite
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Evan Thompson

Professor of Philosophy · University of British Columbia

ConsciousnessBuddhismPhilosophy

Philosopher working at intersection of cognitive science, phenomenology, and Buddhist philosophy. Co-author of foundational "The Embodied Mind."

Vancouver, BCWebsite
Rupert Sheldrake

Rupert Sheldrake

Biologist & Author · Independent

PhilosophyConsciousness

Biologist and author known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance and research into phenomena such as telepathy.

London, UKWebsite
Thomas Metzinger

Thomas Metzinger

Professor of Philosophy · Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

ConsciousnessPhilosophy

Philosopher known for his work on the self-model theory of subjectivity (SMT) and embodied cognition. Former co-chair of German Ethics Council AI Working Group.

Mainz, GermanyWebsite