Re: MD Does Neuroscience Support the MOQ?

From: Platt Holden (pholden@sc.rr.com)
Date: Wed Nov 23 2005 - 14:53:48 GMT

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    Hi Ian,

    Referring to the NY Times article you opined:

    > Is such a description consistent with MoQ.
    > Definitely, yes.

    I heartened to know the MOQ is supported by the latest findings of
    neuroscience. You're obviously well versed in the workings of the brain. I
    bow to your superior knowledge in this field.
     
    > Finally, a question for you - why would you have any problem imaginig
    > where "value judgements" come in, (in this nest of feedback loops
    > between sensors, fibres, memories and motor actions) any more than say a
    > logical consideration or a calculated risk, or an impetuous whim ?
     
    Well, I have a problem imagining where those other things come in, too.
    But most of all I wonder what part of the brain observes that it is making
    a logical consideration, a calculated risk, or an impetuous whim. In other
    words, I wonder where in the brain one finds the "I that knows me," i.e.,
    that aspect of consciousness Ken Wilber calls "The Witness.".

    Platt

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