D. Chalmers and J. Perry on Zombie Problem and the Content of Phenomenal Concepts

David Chalmers and John Perry both construe phenomenal concepts as irreducible to descriptive concepts of physical properties or properties, which logically supervene on them. But they draw different conclusions from this point. D. Chalmers in The Conscious Mind argues that the epistemic gap between phenomenal and physical properties shows that the former cannot be ontologically identified with the latter. J. Perry in Knowledge, Possibility and Consciousness claims that we can identify phenomenal properties with physical ones without being committed to reductionism. In this paper I am going to examine Chalmers and Perrys views on meaning and necessity, especially with respect to identity statements, in order to find where exactly their ways of thinking about the content of phenomenal concepts.

METALOGIC: THE REVIVAL OF LOGIC

As shown in the article, a single-level matrix of two-dimensional binarity represents 4 modes of time, 4 phases of genesis, 4 letters of the genetic code. The two-level matrix allows you to represent codons, 16 psychotypes, 16 tenses of the English verb, supergenesis. The three-level matrix gives triplets of the genetic code and a model of the conscious mind. For three universal paradigms of binarity, the logics of Boole, Lukasiewicz and metalogic were built, but the latter are still not used in computers. You need the CrossWord program instead of Word.

The Electromagnetic Will

The conscious electromagnetic information (cemi) field theory proposes that the seat of consciousness is the brain’s electromagnetic (EM) field that integrates information from trillions of firing neurons. What we call free will is its output. The cemi theory also proposes that the brain has two streams. Most actions are initiated by the first non-conscious stream that is composed of neurons that are insulated from EM field influences. These non-conscious involuntary actions are thereby invisible to our EM field-located thoughts. The theory also proposes that voluntary actions are driven by neurons that receive EM field inputs and are thereby visible to our EM field-located thoughts. I review the extensive evidence for EM field/ephaptic coupling between neurons and the increasing evidence that EM fields in the brain are a cause of behaviour. I conclude by arguing that though this EM field-driven will is not free, in the sense of being acausal, it nevertheless corresponds to the very real experience of our conscious mind being in control of our voluntary actions. Will is not an illusion. It is our experience of control by our EM field-located mind. It is an immaterial, yet physical, will.

Belief, Inference, and the Self-Conscious Mind

It is impossible to hold patently contradictory beliefs in mind together at once. Why? Because we know that it is impossible for both to be true. This impossibility is a species of rational necessity, a phenomenon that uniquely characterizes the relation between one person’s beliefs. I argue that the unity of the rational mind—what makes it one mind—is what explains why, given what we already believe, we can’t believe certain things and must believe certain others in this special sense. And what explains this is that beliefs and the inferences by which we acquire them are constituted by a particular kind of endorsement of those very states and acts. This, in turn, entails that belief and inference are essentially self-conscious: to hold a belief or to make an inference is at the same time to know that one does. An examination of the nature of belief and inference, in light of the phenomenon of rational necessity, reveals how the unity of the rational mind is a function of our knowledge of ourselves as bound to believe the true. Rational self-consciousness is the form of mental togetherness.

Concept of Time in Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse: Bergsonian Study

Time is an important element in modern literature, has always been one of the most important themes of Virginia Woolf’s novels. The purpose of this paper is to look at Woolf treatment of the movement of time within the conscious mind in the novel in title of To the Light House by Virginia Woolf. One conclusion drawn from this study is that Woolf began to use time as a literary element, thereby decreasing her development of plot and characterization. A second conclusion is that she was greatly influenced by the philosophy of Henri Bergson and that consequently her writing increasingly reflects the fluid movement of time within consciousness. This paper demonstrates that Virginia Woolf used time as a formal element of narrative to show the relationship of time to human consciousness; and she never overlooked the fact that time moves human beings toward death. For Woolf, life is characterized by endless variety and movement. Its exquisite beauty is enhanced by knowing that we humans live short lives and lose everything when we die.

Consciousness: And Its Relation With Subconscious Mind

What is the nature of consciousness and how it is related to subconscious mind? The concept of ‘the subconscious’ has not been unanimously and unambiguously defined ever. In psychology, this term is much less used preferring the term ‘unconscious’. To many of the academics (not all) in the related fields, it is like something different from our conscious mind. That means they are two separate entities having different mechanisms of actions. Not only that, many personages in scholarly academic fields as well as contemporary self-help literature believe in things like that subconscious has some magical powers, or it is more powerful than the strength of activities possessed by our conscious mind. That means a person representing lower IQ in their conscious state, may have higher IQ or be more intellectual in respect of their subconscious mind. Is it so? Our regular observations do tell that? We all experience somehow the presence of our subconscious mind, but where in the structures of brain it resides? There are far more questions. Can subconscious be autoactivated and act on its own? Can subconscious create its own goal? Or can its activities be primed for a goal? In this treatise, we reviewed different literatures and tried to give answers to these questions to demystify the interpretations of nature and realm of activities of our conscious and subconscious mind.

Consciousness: And Its Relation With Subconscious Mind

What is the nature of consciousness and how it is related to subconscious mind? The concept of ‘the subconscious’ has not been unanimously and unambiguously defined ever. In psychology, this term is much less used preferring the term ‘unconscious’. To many of the academics (not all) in the related fields, it is like something different from our conscious mind. That means they are two separate entities having different mechanisms of actions. Not only that, many personages in scholarly academic fields as well as contemporary self-help literature believe in things like that subconscious has some magical powers, or it is more powerful than the strength of activities possessed by our conscious mind. That means a person representing lower IQ in their conscious state, may have higher IQ or be more intellectual in respect of their subconscious mind. Is it so? Our regular observations do tell that? We all experience somehow the presence of our subconscious mind, but where in the structures of brain it resides? There are far more questions. Can subconscious be autoactivated and act on its own? Can subconscious create its own goal? Or can its activities be primed for a goal? In this treatise, we reviewed different literatures and tried to give answers to these questions to demystify the interpretations of nature and realm of activities of our conscious and subconscious mind.

Humility and its role for healing in the work of C.G. Jung and Kurt Schwitters

Humility of universal value. It pervades different layers of human existence. Examples abide in religion, in psychology, and art. Its presence offers rich sources of material and interesting parallels with Jung’s writings. Humility is unfortunately generally viewed as a weakness to the point of ridicule. In this view it is something to be avoided, hidden, rejected, or in some cases concealed by the opposite attitude such as false humility. In Jungian Psychology this weakness belongs to the shadow side of personality and is related to ego defenses. This is why Jung views humility as the acceptance of the shadow and considers it necessary for healing in the process of individuation. The immediate parallel is to be found in the words of St. Paul Cor. 12,9; “my power is manifest in weakness”; referring to the kind of weakness which means being completely supple, transparent, and abandoned to the power that goes beyond our conscious mind.

Cognitive Robots and the Conscious Mind: A Review of the Global Workspace Theory

Purpose of Review The theory of consciousness is a subject that has kept scholars and researchers challenged for centuries. Even today it is not possible to define what consciousness is. This has led to the theorization of different models of consciousness. Starting from Baars’ Global Workspace Theory, this paper examines the models of cognitive architectures that are inspired by it and that can represent a reference point in the field of robot consciousness. Recent Findings Global Workspace Theory has recently been ranked as the most promising theory in its field. However, this is not reflected in the mathematical models of cognitive architectures inspired by it: they are few, and most of them are a decade old, which is too long compared to the speed at which artificial intelligence techniques are improving. Indeed, recent publications propose simple mathematical models that are well designed for computer implementation. Summary In this paper, we introduce an overview of consciousness and robot consciousness, with some interesting insights from the literature. Then we focus on Baars’ Global Workspace Theory, presenting it briefly. Finally, we report on the most interesting and promising models of cognitive architectures that implement it, describing their peculiarities.

Yoga Jalan Merealisasikan Keseimbangan Pikiran dan Kesehatan Tubuh

<p><em>Yoga is no stranger to human life today. Yoga combines mind, body, and spirit into one integrated and balanced unity. Someone who does yoga seriously will get a healthy body and mind balance. Yoga is not just a movement or posture. Yoga guides a person to control the mind. Therefore yoga seeks to unite the activities of the body with the mind. In this case yoga as a way to self-discipline. Practicing yoga postures is very effective in curing various diseases. But if we are only interested in practicing yoga postures with the primary goal of maintaining a healthy body and not having the goal of healing the mind and emotions, then our confused minds are not in accordance with the condition of the body. </em><em>Yoga</em><em> is used as an ability to control emotions or manage emotions that are in themselves properly. When someone is able to exercise control or self-discipline, he will realize devotion to God. The goal of yoga is self-realization that will illuminate and enhance the mind and character of a Yogi. This is a spiritual achievement that is able to make humans discover the higher truths that are within themselves. To understand and understand our hidden selves, there must be a perfection in the conscious mind, so that the deeper layers of the mind can be directed at the level of consciousness.</em></p>