Per an Aeon interview about a new book of his, the British philosopher has ideas that I would very largely agree with.
His
analogy with "Moby-Dick" is very good, as an introduction to the idea
that sensation, vs mere perception, is about brain narratives.
And,
the kicker? (Aside from him ignoring or not knowing, or omitting them
because extinct, that dinosaurs were also warm-blooded.) Interesting.
Warm-bloodedness, and not only greater control of one's self vis a vis
one's environment, but more rapid, and more active, response to it?
Makes sense. And, especially since I have noted the amount of hype about
the octopus in recent years, I agree with his take on them not
demonstrating sentience. And, yes, it is hype.
And, I'll keep an eye open for his book!
This is a slice of my philosophical, lay scientific, musical, religious skepticism, and poetic musings. (All poems are my own.) The science and philosophy side meet in my study of cognitive philosophy; Dan Dennett was the first serious influence on me, but I've moved beyond him. The poems are somewhat related, as many are on philosophical or psychological themes. That includes existentialism and questions of selfhood, death, and more. Nature and other poems will also show up here on occasion.
Thursday, November 03, 2022
Nicholas Humphrey drops new ideas on origin of consciousness
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