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Why am I not surprised that this involves microtubules? Kurzweil meets Penrose meets Indian mysticism -- it's hard to imagine a denser nexus of consciousness-r
by username223 13y ago
Why am I not surprised that this involves microtubules? Kurzweil meets Penrose meets Indian mysticism -- it's hard to imagine a denser nexus of consciousness-related quackery.
- vixen99 13y agoI suppose there's nothing like argument-free abuse to feel you've wrapped up a subject and feel a wee bit superior to it all especially when the proponents are persons of undisputed attainment in their respective fields.
- username223 13y agoYou may or may not be aware that the study of consciousness attracts an amazing number of quacks and loonies. Penrose may be a good physicist, but that has very little to do with his credibility on neuroscience. If you want to read smart things about consciousness, look to people who study actual brains; Mike Gazzaniga was one of the better ones, at least 10 years ago. EDIT: also Patricia Churchland, who comes at it as a philosopher, but takes the time to learn the neurology.