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“I do think that if you are trying to think empirically about the relationship between conscious experience and the underlying physical reality, wine provides an excellent practical example. Winemakers manipulate the chemicals they are dealing with in a way that is very sensitive to the kinds of effects it will have on the subjective experience of tasters - this is not an accident.”

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Tim Crane is a distinguished philosopher recognized for his contributions to metaphysics and the philosophy of mind. Born on October 17, 1962, he has made significant impacts on the field with his insightful analyses and philosophical inquiries. more

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