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• Libetís controversial backward referral experiments

• Reexamine the raw data. Psychometric functions (ulterior motive for this talk)

• Exotic and normal explanations for Libetís data (a defense of backward referral)

• Libetís other time paradox (free will)

• Is consciousness legitimate to study scientifically?

OVERVIEW

It may not only be legit, it may be one of the top three mysteries

1) Fundamental particles (what are quarks made of)

2) Creation and nature of universe (how did it begin)

3) Is consciousness fundamental / elemental?

(Do the basic laws of nature need to be modified

to make room for mental phenomena?)

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