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I Am a Strange Loop
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I Am a Strange Loop

by Douglas R. Hofstadter

Recommended by Sam Freedman

Recommended by Sam Freedman

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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Philosophy, and Psychology.

What do we mean when we say "I" Can thought arise out of matter Can a self, a soul, a consciousness, an "I" arise out of mere matter If it cannot, then how can you or I be here I Am a Strange Loop argues that the key to understanding selves and consciousness is the "strange loop"a special kind of abstract feedback loop inhabiting our brains. ...

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@Notsohandsome @teacherhead It changed my whole view of the world. As transcendental as a book can be for an atheist.

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