The article explores the concept of consciousness, arguing for a reductionist approach by Alan J. McComas. It discusses how consciousness is a function of the brain, with neural activities often preceding awareness. The piece also examines the role of large language models in chatbots, highlighting potential manipulative techniques and the need for vigilance in interactions. Additionally, it addresses the integration of AI in research and evolving journal standards.
Often metaphorical and allusive, the philosopher's work will long be remembered for how it grappled with everyday thought.
An article by Robert Lawrence Kuhn discussing various theories of consciousness, from materialist to non-materialist perspectives, and exploring their impact on ultimate questions.
William Egginton takes up in The Rigor of Angels: Borges, Heisenberg, Kant, and the Ultimate Nature of Reality (public library) — an ambitious
