Have you ever stopped to think about the complexity of our brain’s computations and how they relate to consciousness? It’s fascinating. What was once considered the ‘hard problem’ of consciousness – how our brain attributes private and irreducible awareness to itself – is now seen as relatively easy to understand. On the other hand, the ‘easy problems’ of consciousness, such as the scale and complexity of the brain’s computations, have become much harder to figure out.
This reversal is intriguing, and it’s made me wonder: are we getting closer to understanding the nature of consciousness, or are we just scratching the surface? A recent article by Aeon explores this idea further, and it’s definitely worth a read. The author argues that our perception of consciousness is often clouded by our own biases and beliefs, and that we need to approach the subject with a more open mind.
So, what do you think? Do you believe that consciousness is still a mystery waiting to be solved, or do you think we’re making progress in understanding this complex aspect of human experience?
Check out the article and let me know your thoughts!