Re: Religion center in the brain


Kali wrote:
In <1157919103.102108@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, Francis Burton
fburton@xxxxxxx said:
: In article <MPG.1f6df34596b8a549896bb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
: Kali <kali@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
: >living organism. The organism perceives a visual stimulus, and
: >the process of perceiving the visual stimulus has occured
: >entirely in the brain.
:
: Presumably an organism could perceive a visual stimulus even
: if it (the organism) comprised only a head (on a hypothetical
: life-support system if you like)? The rest of the body is not
: needed for perception to take place. So what is the minimum
: hardware needed to allow visual perception? A brain and an eye
: would be sufficient, I think. To demonstrate to other organisms
: that perception had taken place, a fluttery eyelid might also
: be necessary.

With long, lovely lashes.

: Francis
:
Kali


Thank you for your advice, everyone. I think the issue of whether
perception or consciousness or religious feelings occur in the brain,
occur mostly in the brain, or even represent the totality of experience
is not answerable in a definitive sense. At least it isn't answerable
currently. I think you have some great ideas about it though.

Regards,

Matt

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