Do "postrats" and other adjacents even care about intellectual progress in any meaningful sense?
-
-
What about philosophy? In particular, the problems of the relationships between mind and brain, and the issues with scientific realism and with materialism?
-
I am intimidated by philosophy frankly and don't know where to begin.
- 3 more replies
New conversation -
-
-
e.g. Tanha aka thirst/longing/greed maps on to Lateral Hypothalamic Corridor and the SEEKING emotional command system. (LHC is activated by homeostatic appetitive signals like thirst)
-
Understanding this helps me clarify my views about what I'm experiencing. This kind of connection could form a scientific-materialistic component of an explanation accompanying meditative guidance.
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.


"Nasty little Buddhist"
Seeking via neuroscience and psychology informed dharma.