Illusions - a model of mind
arXiv Preprint Archive July 28, 2017 via arXiv
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAll mental processes are necessarily unfree and passive. This model of behavior and perceptions reveals that human intuition about mental agency is misleading, and it explains how consciousness arises from these unfree processes.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Philosophy of mind |
| Keywords | Q-bio.nc Neuroscience Cognitive psychology Free will debate |
| Key finding | All mental processes are unfree and passive, and consciousness arises from these processes. |
Abstract
Recognizing that all mental processes have to be unfree and passive, we develop a model of behavior and perceptions. We shall see how misleading our intuition is and shall understand how consciousness arises.