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So the argument goes something like this: Because my brain models things imperfectly it follows that my model of my self awareness is imperfect therefore doesn'
by sjclemmy 12y ago
So the argument goes something like this:
Because my brain models things imperfectly it follows that my model of my self awareness is imperfect therefore doesn't exist.
What?
And then the title suggests there is evidence for this, but doesn't present any.
- tzakrajs 12y agoWhen was the last time you saw a philosopher give evidence?
- dang 12y agoThe title appears to have been editorialized by the submitter. We've reverted it. (Submitted title was "Are We Really Conscious? Brain Science Suggests We're Not".)
- dctoedt 12y ago> The title appears to have been editorialized by the submitter. We've reverted it. (Submitted title was "Are We Really Conscious? Brain Science Suggests We're Not".) Submitter here --- the "Brain Science Suggests We're Not" was the subheading used in the squib on the front page of the NY Times Web site; it seemed to be helpful.
- dang 12y agoAh ok. That's why I hedged by using the word "appears"; it did sound like NYT language. Sorry for doubting you!