I am not really sure we can say that the mind is purely 'physical' with conviction. I think to assert that the mind is as physical as the body falls well short

I am not really sure we can say that the mind is purely 'physical' with conviction. I think to assert that the mind is as physical as the body falls well short of comprehending the complexities of mind that are truly distinct from body. This article supports a plausible theory that the mind is a complex system and does not define easily as being purely local to the body: https://qz.com/866352/scientists-say-your-mind-isnt-confined-to-your-brain-or-even-your-body/ https://qz.com/866352/scientists-say-your-mind-isnt-confined... I think when it comes to mind/consciousness the humble position is to say "we don't know enough yet". Humans are certainly not so enlightened that we can define ourselves with precision and we should operate in the world with appropriate humility.