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On 12 Apr 2001, at 12:44, Robin Faichney wrote:
> On Wed, Apr 11, 2001 at 10:02:37PM -0500, joedees@bellsouth.net wrote:
> > > Scientific conclusion: A (the higher announced decision) causes B
> > (the accessing of the particular area of the supporting lower >
> material substrate). Once again, it's called science...
>
> I thought you said causal chains can't be traced in such complex
> systems as the mind/brain?
>
Not precisely, down to the specific neurons, axons, synapses and
codings involved, but to the general cortical areas subtending
particular cognitive functions, such as modes of perception or
memory, yes. We are ourselves the self-testified ("I;m gonna read
the text now, I'm gonna listen to the music now, etc.) causes of
these PET-scan recorded neural effects.
> --
> Robin Faichney
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