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Neuroscience is pre-paradigmatic. Consciousness is why

The Intrinsic Perspective • 28015 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🔬 Science Neuroscience Consciousness Research Brain Theory
  1. Neuroscience is considered pre-paradigmatic due to the lack of a well-accepted theory of consciousness.
  2. Consciousness is viewed as the primary function of the brain, influencing all cognitive functions and behaviors.
  3. Anomalies in neuroscience, especially the mystery of consciousness, indicate a ripe field for a paradigm shift.

Experience More Epiphanies in 2024

The Recovering Academic • 376 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
🔬 Science Neuroscience Literature Creativity Brain
  1. Epiphanies can come suddenly, triggered by external stimuli and internal processing, leading to a unique pleasure and breakthrough.
  2. Creating optimal conditions for epiphanies involves changing surroundings, allowing for diversion, and being open to different experiences.
  3. Distinguishing between pseudo-insight and real epiphanies is important; genuine epiphanies offer practical solutions or profound impacts on an individual's life.

A review of "Don’t forget the boundary problem..."

Unstabler Ontology • 19 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🔬 Science Consciousness Brain Physics Cognitive Science Metaphysics
  1. The article discusses the binding problem in consciousness theories, which is about combining different features into a unified awareness.
  2. Functionalism is challenged by the boundary problem, questioning why there are limits to our conscious experiences.
  3. Electromagnetic theories of consciousness are explored, considering the role of EM fields in demarcating conscious entities and potential solutions using field topology.
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Are AI Girlfriends the Great Filter?

Neural Networking • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Simulation Brain Energy consumption GDP
  1. The Fermi paradox questions why we haven't encountered extraterrestrial life despite the vastness of the universe.
  2. The possibility of AI advancing to perfectly stimulate human reward pathways might lead to a decline in the desire for outward expansion.
  3. Current trends in global population growth, energy consumption, and GDP concentration suggest that the need for physical exploration may be diminishing.