The Mind and Brain: Untangling the Connection
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence
The search for a definitive explanation of consciousness in the brain continues to elude scientists, with no consensus on whether one may ever exist. While some propose theories that dissolve the conundrums of consciousness by rejecting the separation between subject and object, others suggest viewing the brain as a transducer for thought to the body. The debate between materialist and dualist approaches to understanding consciousness raises questions about the role of materialism in hindering scientific progress.