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Given the advancements in physics that suggest space and time may not be fundamental, the speaker contends that the bedrock assumptions of physicalism necessitate reevaluation. The belief that consciousness can emerge from physical systems like brains demands a new foundational understanding, and the traditional scientific frameworks that have served for centuries face obsolescence.
The speaker emphasizes that without this reassessment, attempts to address the hard problem of consciousness are destined to fail. When foundational assumptions are rooted in increasingly questionable premises, the potential for scientific inquiry to yield a satisfactory understanding of consciousness dwindles.