On Jan 23, 2008 11:55 PM, Matt Mahoney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> This is another example of starting with the false assumption that
> consciousness (or qualia) exists, and then deriving bizarre theories to
> explain it, like Penrose's quantum gravity. A better explanation would be
> that evolution selects for animals whose behavior is consistent with the
> belief in qualia.
>
Matt,
I agree that qualia or consciousness don't have magical properties are
some believe, but they do exist, by definition. Consciousness is that
thing that feels like it. Another question is what it actually is
('normal self-reflexive brain activity?'), and if it's even an
interesting question.
Where did you see a cow that believes in qualia? Only some philosophers do.
What kind of octopus behavior is considered consistent with octopus's
belief in qualia?
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Vladimir Nesov mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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