The Mind’s I: Fantasies and Reflections on Self and Soul by Douglas R. Hofstadter | Goodreads

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Author 57 books16.5k followers July 18, 2015 I have been conducting a long discussion about the nature of consciousness with Lotz, Robert and Wastrel in the comment thread to this review. I thought I might as well summarize my position and move the conversation to a more sensible place. To cut to the chase, I am doubtful that the "problem of consciousness" really is such an interesting philosophical problem any more. Obviously, until you have reached a certain point in the development of human knowledge, the existence of the mental sphere - thoughts, sensations, intentions, desires, and…

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