Rex Kerr
Jul 20, 2024

--

Architecture is the field where we think about what we would like to build. Philosophy of mind is the field where we think about the mind.

Physics constrains what is possible, so architects that want to design something real, as opposed to coming up with fantasy, need to constrain their ideas to what is consistent with physics.

Cognitive science also constrains what is possible, so philosophers of mind who want to think about the mind in reality, as opposed to coming up with fantasy, need to constrain their ideas to what is consistent with cognitive science.

(Physics constraints are far sharper and far more unyielding than cognitive science constraints for now.)

--

--

Rex Kerr
Rex Kerr

Written by Rex Kerr

One who rejoices when everything is made as simple as possible, but no simpler. Sayer of things that may be wrong, but not so bad that they're not even wrong.

Responses (1)