Egginton elaborated on the key theme of epistemic humility, stating, 'We have a tendency to override those limits. This is central in Kant's work and in Borges' literature.'
During his talk, Egginton explained how Borges’ character Funes, with his perfect memory, serves as an allegory for the struggles of understanding reality, saying, 'Funes grieves the ability to experience the world as others do, in abstractions.'
In discussing Heisenberg’s principles, Egginton noted their significance in quantum mechanics, highlighting a link to Borgesian themes, 'The mysteries of quantum mechanics resonate with the idea of perception limits found in Borges' work.'
Egginton connected the philosophical explorations of Borges, Heisenberg, and Kant, remarking, 'Through their lenses, we see how different thinkers grapple with reality and the nature of human understanding.'
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