Category Archives: Brain size

Does Not Compute

Posted on August 21, 2024 by James Cross

That the laws of physics are computable seems to be an article of faith among some. If the laws of physics are computable, then the brain (and consciousness) would be computable unless we are willing to entertain supernatural exemptions from … Continue reading →

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Consciousness as Mimicry

Posted on May 10, 2023 by James Cross

I’ve compared the mind to a model but I’ve struggled to find a good example of the type of model it is. We know there are different types of models. In science most models are abstract and mathematical. A couple … Continue reading →

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Civil Servant With No Brain Explained

Posted on February 6, 2021 by James Cross

Occasionally I have seen various papers, blog posts, and comments referencing the famous 44 year French civil servant who lives a normal life seemingly without a brain. Sometimes the writers demand an explanation from consciousness theories. Other times arguments are … Continue reading →

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