All articles tagged with #mind body problem
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Big Think
The article explores how studying sea slug neurons can shed light on the nature of consciousness, suggesting that the perceived wall between the physical and mental may be a matter of perspective rather than an insurmountable barrier, and that subjective experience might be an extension of objective processes.
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.