> So the patterns of the consciousness of any individual are actually distributed, holographically, through a community of brains.
Beautifully said. Exactly matches my own perception. The width of this distribution is helped by conversations shared with people, books read together, movies watched, games played. "Common" memories. I think the momentum to write, to make art generally is driven by this instinctive intuition, desire to extend the life of one's consciousness in the community. We really don't die until we're completely forgotten.
Was going to ask for any reading recommendation, but noticed the Hofstadter right there. Thank you!
Beautifully said. Exactly matches my own perception. The width of this distribution is helped by conversations shared with people, books read together, movies watched, games played. "Common" memories. I think the momentum to write, to make art generally is driven by this instinctive intuition, desire to extend the life of one's consciousness in the community. We really don't die until we're completely forgotten.
Was going to ask for any reading recommendation, but noticed the Hofstadter right there. Thank you!