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If consciousness is indeed foundational, the implications extend far beyond theoretical musings about reality. It leads to a reassessment of the human condition, suggesting that existence comprises not just atoms in void but also includes consciousness, fundamentally entwining us with the universe.
This perspective raises moral considerations as well; if everything possesses a degree of consciousness, it complicates human ethical stances on consumption. Dave humorously recounts his journey from vegetarianism, questioning the morality of consuming conscious beings, to a broader understanding of consciousness as permeating all aspects of nature, including food.