Re: Determinism -- the brain is not enough

From: Chris Taylor (Christopher.Taylor@man.ac.uk)
Date: Thu Apr 05 2001 - 17:52:55 BST

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    TJ Olney wrote:
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    > Actually, I don't. I think it requires a larger neural structure with sense
    > organs. I don't think a brain in a bottle with no external interfaces could
    > manifest a mind. I remind you of some strange things like the surface of the
    > intestines having a neural density about the same as the cranium.

    OK, I'll accept the wider definition, but the core of this is whether
    funny quantum stuff is required to generate the necessary complexity.

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