Mind-Body Problem

What if consciousness is not produced by the brain but rather received by it, like a radio tunes into frequencies?

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Framing the Alternative The Core Proposition: Consciousness is Fundamental and External to the Brain; the Brain Acts as a Receiver/Filter/Transducer. A radical departure from conventional neuroscience posits that consciousness is not a product generated by the brain itself, but rather a fundamental aspect of reality that exists independently of our physical structures. In this alternative … Read more

What if definitive proof emerged that subjective consciousness is not exclusive to biological brains but can arise from sufficiently complex information processing in other substrates?

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The Great Awakening: When Consciousness Breaks Free from Biology The long-held assumption that subjective consciousness is an exclusive club reserved for biological brains has been a cornerstone of our understanding of ourselves and the universe. But what if the walls of that club crumbled? What if definitive proof emerged that the shimmering, subjective experience of … Read more

What if Consciousness is a Quantum Information Network Existing Beyond Individual Brains?

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For centuries, the nature of consciousness has captivated philosophers, scientists, and spiritual seekers alike. Where does our sense of self, our inner experience, truly reside? The prevailing scientific view firmly places consciousness within the intricate neural networks of individual brains. But what if this deeply ingrained assumption is only part of the story? What if … Read more