"combination problem" meaning in All languages combined

See combination problem on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: combination problems [plural]
Etymology: This name was coined by William Seager in 1995. Head templates: {{en-noun}} combination problem (plural combination problems)
  1. (philosophy) A problem arising from the tension between the seemingly irreducible nature of consciousness, and its ubiquity. If consciousness is ubiquitous, and every atom (or every bit, depending on the theory) has a minimal level of it, then it is not clear how these tiny consciousnesses combine to create larger experiences. Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-combination_problem-en-noun-K5jI-2Yh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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