Tag: consciousness
Darwin Doubting Playwright Matt Chait Returns to the Hollywood Stage
Chait writes smart, concise dialogue on these subjects, and seems to have learned more than a thing or two from biologist Scott Turner’s recent book, Purpose and Desire.
Why Families Should Decide When to “Pull Plugs”
When Frank saw signs of life, doctors would dismiss his observation as a “reflex.” How often I have heard that over 25 years of anti-euthanasia advocacy!
Yes, “Your Brain Is a Machine” — Wait, What?
One might add that this analysis applies to the world of life as a whole.
A Strange Way of Speaking About the Brain
A peculiar habit of disassociation is widespread among many who study the brain.
Beyond Adaptation: The Human Brain Is Something New
Our brains have vastly more ability than is needed for survival, most notably the capacity for language and abstract thought.