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... except how the biological information processing is perceived by consciousness is not known. This nicely shows how deeply misconceived conscious information processing usually is due to latent dualism. Of course, there is no consciousness existing that observes something - but either subsconsci...

From the onset, mental phenomena like thoughts or sensations should never be substantiated, i.e. be regarded as things (as does the author). Rather we are talking about (biological) abilities, e.g. the ability to consciously process a part of the sensory input or to speak or to perceive. Mind is no...

Quantum physics shows effects of measuring systems, not conscious observation. There is no subjectivity or psychology in quantum physics. This is a deep but unfortunately common misunderstanding. Measuring devices are an extension of human consciousness. I agree that Quantum Mechanics is the proper...

When you look at your screen, like right now, it is emitting photons. But if you leave your screen, and go to another room, it emits waves, not photons. That is why physicalism is wrong. Quantum physics shows effects of measuring systems, not conscious observation. There is no subjectivity or psych...

From the onset, mental phenomena like thoughts or sensations should never be substantiated, i.e. be regarded as things (as does the author). Rather we are talking about (biological) abilities, e.g. the ability to consciously process a part of the sensory input or to speak or to perceive. Mind is no ...