The proposition that consciousness is implicit in matter is nonsensical as stated, and there's no need to posit consciousness as metaphysically fundamental when matter can give rise to consciousness through sufficient complexity.
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Richard DawkinsEvidence Quote
“Do you think that the proposition that consciousness is implicit in matter is a useful and non-nonsensical statement? I think it's nonsensical... But obviously matter can give rise to consciousness. With sufficient complexity.”
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