What exactly is he trying to get at here? — Blake Kelson
What I don't understand about this is how depersonalization is a more accurate depiction of reality? Consciousness is formed from various parts of the brain, correct? not outside of it. — Blake Kelson
What I don't understand about this is how depersonalization is a more accurate depiction of reality? This 6:26, Consciousness is formed from various parts of the brain, correct? Although there is no central point your consciousness is emanating, it still originates from the brain not outside it — Blake Kelson
Interesting, I believe so though yes, I also think Harris would likely say the same so it's unlikely the world view he's espousing. — Blake Kelson
I'm not an expert on how consciousness functions but yes I believe the outside world such as a tree exists independently from my own awareness of it. — Blake Kelson
The self is an illusion, and it is an illusion that you create. — Bitter Crank
I think we need to get our definitions straight otherwise this will go nowhere. Like I said I'm no expert but I would go with the definition that consciousness is the ability to be aware of the external environment. That ability appears to be produced by parts of the brain. The tree is in the external environment — Blake Kelson
Like I said "Otherwise this will go nowhere" yep that's correct I wanted to make this conversation more convenient, only? communication is very important on a philosophy forum. — Blake Kelson
I think we need to get our definitions straight otherwise this will go nowhere. Like I said I'm no expert but I would go with the definition that consciousness is the ability to be aware of the external environment. That ability appears to be produced by parts of the brain. The tree is in the external environment. — Blake Kelson
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