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To: Jacques Chitte who wrote (12750)1/18/2011 5:47:06 PM
From: Solon  Respond to of 69300
 
"Perhaps consciousness can be reduced to neural machinery. Imo that does not reduce its value as a concept."

I agree. Needless to say, I was surprised to take note of the information he was championing. I'm wondering if he reads what he posts? Or perhaps has difficulty understanding the issues?



To: Jacques Chitte who wrote (12750)1/19/2011 11:56:59 AM
From: LLCF1 Recommendation  Respond to of 69300
 
<The authors in the links you provided are saying that consciousness is not a prime trait but a consequential one. >

Yes, Brummar and Pope Greg consitently show themselves to be "god fearing" versions of the scientific "material reductionists" they despise and ridicule almost daily.

Quite interesting actually.

DAK