Philosopher

Jeremy Pober

Researcher in philosophy of mind — University of Lisbon

University of Lisbon · Portugal

Known for work questioning the assumptions behind the biological substrate of consciousness.

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Country: Portugal
Period: Contemporary
Affiliation: University of Lisbon
Areas: Philosophy of mind, Consciousness studies

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Contemporary Philosophers

Schwitzgebel and Pober: consciousness may not be specific to carbon

A study in Philosophers' Imprint argues that consciousness is 'substrate flexible': it could arise in silicon- or sulphur-based structures that carry enough complexity.

Eric Schwitzgebel, Jeremy Pober

World Desk10 August 2026