A 2024 study from Markus Meister and Jieyu Zheng proposed that the mind is an oddly slow thing. Compared to other systems of the brain which operate fast and tackle multiple problems all at once,…
Tag: <span>consciousness</span>
There’s a large collection of books growing in front of me, expanding faster than I can possibly read. Here’s what I did enjoy in 2023.
What does it take to become aware of something? If recent research conducted with monkeys is anything to go off, the front part of your brain deserves a lot of credit. The prefrontal cortex (PFC)…
Are facts and values distinct? If values and morals do not rely on facts, how can we possibly agree on them? Is there a universal right and wrong? These questions have entered the deliberations of…
We have a strained relationship with other animals. We’ve worshipped them, cooperated with them, molded them, and farmed them. While some are the subjects of our love and affection, others are subjected to horrendous treatment…
“I propose to consider the question, ‘Can machines think?’” —Alan Turing If we can map the brain in all its fine detail and reproduce it on a computer, perhaps we can upload people. As data…
If you’re not already familiar with the HBO series Westworld, I highly recommend checking it out. The new series is created by Johnathan Nolan and Lisa Joy but is based on a 1973 film by…
While there is still debate, most scientists agree that consciousness and thought are a result of the physical interactions taking place in our brain. While we certainly cannot ignore the role our body and environment…
I’d like to put your mind to the test. Try adding 1 to each of these numbers individually: 4826. It’s not too difficult. The result is 5937. Now, when we get to 9, adding 1…
We see distinct colors in the spectrum, but their boundaries are impossible to measure precisely. — Adam Alter In Drunk Tank Pink, Adam Alter points out that the labels we use in our respective languages influence the…