A Conscious Agent Model and the Physical World

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that challenges conventional views on the fundamental nature of reality. Delve into recent scientific work questioning common assumptions about perception and the physical world. Examine the interface theory of perception and its implications for how our perceptions may not accurately reflect reality. Investigate intriguing experimental findings on proton structure that vary based on perceptual resolution. Learn about theoretical developments suggesting spacetime may not be fundamental, with deeper structures like amplituhedrons emerging to explain phenomena. Consider the hypothesis that consciousness itself may be fundamental, and explore a proposed program aiming to explain scientific results through conscious agent networks and perceptual dynamics. Gain insights into how this approach seeks to ground science in the dynamics of conscious agents, drawing on work by the speaker and collaborators including Donald Hoffman, Swapan Chattopadhyay, and Robert Prentner.