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drupe
·vorig jaar·discuss
We can find "neural correlates" of consciousness, but nothing we do right now can prove that experience/awareness is taking place somewhere other than where oneself is experiencing/being aware.
drupe
·vorig jaar·discuss
If one is interested in hemisphere theory, including psychological and philosophical implications, make sure to check out the work of Ian McGilchrist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V3_Y_FuMYk
drupe
·2 jaar geleden·discuss
The tension between, and variation of, predictable and surprising elements in music are clearly important to it's enjoyability.

But to reduce the pleasure of listening to or playing music to "music is easy to predict therefore it feels good" seems overly simplistic.

Maybe you didn't intend to make that reduction, but your comment comes off that way, to me at least.
drupe
·3 jaar geleden·discuss
But what is the experience of "asking yourself something" like for you if you don't literally hear a question being asked in your head?
drupe
·3 jaar geleden·discuss
https://archive.ph/TnhIk
drupe
·3 jaar geleden·discuss
No, you can't hear the difference, let's collectively move on, please.
drupe
·3 jaar geleden·discuss
Even if hard determinism is true then the act of 'communicating a logical argument' is still part of the deterministic chain of events and could potentially influence the beliefs and actions of others.
drupe
·3 jaar geleden·discuss
why not?
drupe
·3 jaar geleden·discuss
> The very concept of “evidence” requires free will.

Interesting idea, I'm a bit sceptical but would love to learn more about this argument. Where does it come from?