Re: Useless hypotheses

From: J. R. Molloy (jr@shasta.com)
Date: Mon Dec 17 2001 - 02:38:35 MST


From: "Harvey Newstrom" <mail@HarveyNewstrom.com>
> What exact definition of "mind" do you object find to be nonsense?

Yes, that's part of the problem, isn't it?
There's no exact definition of "mind."

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Useless hypotheses, etc.:
 consciousness, phlogiston, philosophy, vitalism, mind, free will, qualia,
analog computing, cultural relativism, GAC, Cyc, Eliza, cryonics, individual
uniqueness, ego, human values, scientific relinquishment, malevolent AI,
non-sensory experience, SETI

We move into a better future in proportion as science displaces superstition.



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