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To: AndrewC
How could it be otherwise?

Well, if the problem presents itself such that one set of neurons, in one part of the brain is preferentially fired over another set, different solutions will result.

22 posted on 09/19/2001 9:27:46 PM PDT by Nebullis
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To: Nebullis
Well, if the problem presents itself such that one set of neurons, in one part of the brain is preferentially fired over another set, different solutions will result.

I'm not sure we can be that precise. I know that we can see the firing of a single neuron in a fly's brain when visually stimulated but I don't think that human thought is circumscribed to that level.

25 posted on 09/19/2001 9:35:27 PM PDT by AndrewC
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To: Nebullis
...one set of neurons, in one part of the brain is preferentially fired over another set, different solutions will result.

Yes, obviously, but what I find interesting is the passive voice. What 'prefers' the firing of one set of neurons over another - another set of neurons? How do mere physiological processes account for the notion of morality itself, with its attendant concepts of freedom, agency, obligation, accountability, and dignity? How is it that mere electrochemical reactions in the brain lead logically to any coherent, intelligible concept of 'right' or 'wrong'?

Cordially,

31 posted on 09/19/2001 10:15:13 PM PDT by Diamond
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