“A man who lives without 90% of his brain is challenging our concept of ‘consciousness'”

“A man who lives without 90% of his brain is challenging our concept of ‘consciousness'” September 19, 2016

 

The United States Capitol
Surprisingly, he’s never served in the Congress of the United States.
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Knowing my interest in reductionist theories of consciousness that assume an identity between mind and brain, somebody called this article to my attention a few days back:

 

http://www.sciencealert.com/a-man-who-lives-without-90-of-his-brain-is-challenging-our-understanding-of-consciousness

 

My apologies, though.  I can’t remember who it was.  I made a note, but I’ve lost the note.  In any event, I’m grateful.

 

This is a really curious case, and a really challenging one.

 

Cue “If I Only Had a Brain.”

 

 


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