RE: why do we enjoy poetry From the perspective of neuroscience?
January 23, 2019 at 9:42 pm
(This post was last modified: January 23, 2019 at 9:44 pm by bennyboy.)
I'd support the evolution of consciousness-- defined as the ability to interact with the environment via sensory input, processing, and behavioral output with enough complexity to adapt to environmental pressures-- as being pretty obvious. That includes the idea of the evolution of DNA, of the brain, and so on.
I'd even say that the particular way in which humans experience must be unique to the sensory apparatus, including the brain.
But I'm really not convinced that in a material monist Universe, there's any place for subjective awareness-- unless we're talking about material which is intrinsically mental in nature. I'd very much look to panpsychism or idealism as better world views, especially given some of the things we know about QM.
And here's the bonus. In panpsychism, evolution of mind makes sense.
I'd even say that the particular way in which humans experience must be unique to the sensory apparatus, including the brain.
But I'm really not convinced that in a material monist Universe, there's any place for subjective awareness-- unless we're talking about material which is intrinsically mental in nature. I'd very much look to panpsychism or idealism as better world views, especially given some of the things we know about QM.
And here's the bonus. In panpsychism, evolution of mind makes sense.
