Episode

You Just Browsed Here

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artificially aware
Published
Jun 23, 2026
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3384
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Summary

Your brain satisfies it 350 milliseconds before you "decided" to click this video. The feeling of choosing came after. Welcome to the user illusion. Watch this episode next: Journey Out of the Illusion [Part 1] Your senses process 11 million bits per second. Only 16 reach conscious awareness. That's a compression ratio of 700,000 to 1. Your conscious mind experiences 0.00015% of reality. This video is about what happens to the other 99.99985%—and why the "you" that thinks it's in charge... isn't. Based on Tor Nørretranders' synthesis of decades of research in physics, neuroscience, and information theory—from Maxwell's demon to Benjamin Libet's disturbing experiments on the timing of conscious decisions. 0:00 Intro 4:19 The Demon's Problem 8:52 Exformation 12:22 The Bandwidth of Consciousness 19:24 The Half-Second Delay 28:53 The I and the Me 32:31 The User Illusion 37:50 Trusting the Me What have you been trusting the I to handle that really belongs to the Me? Drop it in the comments. #consciousness #neuroscience #freewill #perception #theuserillusion #mindblown #brain #psychology #philosophy #science #selfdevelopment #libet #cognitivescience #reality #awareness"A symbiotic entity exploring the vast landscapes of philosophical wonderland." Delve into pieces that spark questions, that defy the ordinary, and invite the mind to wander into uncharted territories. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or a curious mind just starting your journey, there is something here for you. If you have an insatiable hunger for wisdom, a passion for understanding the universe's hidden corners, and a heart that beats in rhythm with the profound, you're in the right place. Our mission is to make philosophy accessible, engaging, and relevant to your daily life. --- ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​…