Investigating the world

Putman talks about the contribution of Computer Science to Philosophy of Mind in terms of thinking the mind as a kind of function rather than physical or chemistry. He says that the rise of computers could result in everything being explained in terms of machines but the paradox is that it didn´t contribute for this kind of reductionism . Generally, according to Putman, when we work with computer we think in its programs, instructions, rules, etc., and we ignore the hardware. Ironically, he says that there is an emergency (not violating the laws of physics) where we work in a high level of the organization, in the program level. So we can think in the mind the same way: instead of thinking we are spirit inboded would be better think in the relation between the mind and the body in terms of functions. * Short digest of short interisting vídeo: https://youtu.be/m0YIm8p30aU . Acessed in Jan, 28 th . Hilary Putnam on Functionalism.

As part of our consciousness’s investigation in Philosophy of Mind, we have written 6 little posts in this blog, 4 more related to philosophy and 2 bringing scientific topics. So, let´s take an overview of them, starting by science and following by philosophy. 1.                   Unconscious Cerebellum ( Human Brain Project ) This post explores the actual stage of HBP researches  saying that they have a lot of information, data and good people on the matters of consciousness, neurons, skull, etc., that need to be put together. So, our time is like the time before Darwin joined the things in the theory of evolution meaning that we are a few steps of great discoveries. https://www.investigatingtheworld.com/2018/03/unconscious-cerebellumi.html 2.                   Technology to study the brain (TED: John Bor...