Re: Determinism

From: Wade T.Smith (wade_smith@harvard.edu)
Date: Thu Apr 05 2001 - 15:06:04 BST

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    On 04/05/01 09:03, Chris Taylor said this-

    >Actually this is worth asking: Is there anyone on this list who doesn't
    >think that a brain composed of neurons, interacting through electrical,
    >chemical and mechanical routes only, is enough to make a mind?

    Yup. Me.

    If it ain't in a human body, we have no proof that it's possible. I do
    happen to think that the 'brain in a box' hypothesis is bogus. The mind
    has fingers and toes and eyes and ears.

    - Wade

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