The Definition of ConsciousnessMe, I, My and Us, the MIMU of SelfBY LYNARD – JANUARY 2021 Life begins with the first breath. Consciousness begins with the first touch. Neurology would seem to have an advantage in defining consciousness. After all, neurology starts with what we assume is a basic: the brain. When 17th century philosopher… Continue reading

The Definition of ConsciousnessMe, I, My and Us, the MIMU of SelfBY LYNARD – NOVEMBER 2020 Defining consciousness is apparently not as easy nor straightforward as most of us assume. It is referred to as the “hard problem” for a reason. Some terms we might casually through out to describe conscious: These are all attributes… Continue reading

The Definition of ConsciousnessMe, I, My and Us, the MIMU of SelfBY LYNARD – OCTOBER 12, 2020 A year or so ago I set out to write a series of posts as a follow up to my 2012 book A SHORT HISTORY OF MEMORY. I slowly and methodically went through the tedious process of reading… Continue reading

The Definition of Consciousness:Me, I, My and Us, the MIMU of Self I Have a Gripe For almost two years now I have been trying to understand the claim by some Republicans that the 2020 election was rigged and corrupt. I finally figured it out after reading about the trial of Oath Keepers leader Steward… Continue reading

Restraint—severe, jaw-clenching restraint—in criticizing the  medical-industrial complex is probably justified based on  the effectiveness of public medicine in substantially extending average lifespans and in drastically reducing the desultory effects of communicable diseases.  Well, the logic chains imposing the restraint are turning to smoke.  First, we hear that this year’s flu shot is effective at a… Continue reading