PinnedJoaquim StreicherExplaining our natural tendency towards Dualism: the dual-channel hypothesisMany agree that dualism is outdated. Yet, it remains a very intuitive notion, even amongst scientists and philosophers. The main reason for…Dec 11, 20231Dec 11, 20231
Joaquim StreicherThe notion of Self (2): Why full-blown BCI projects rely on an animist assumptionThe development of a perfect BCI (Brain-Computer Interface) is one of the most exciting future outcomes of neuroscience. The idea is clear…Apr 12, 2023Apr 12, 2023
Joaquim StreicherThe different layers of reality (2): How walking on two legs might have given birth to human…It is common knowledge that human beings are born prematurely. One of the most popular proposed underlying causes is the co-occurrence of…Apr 8, 20231Apr 8, 20231
Joaquim StreicherArtificial Intelligence, Genuine Concern (1): CreativityMany say that creativity is one of the fundamental human traits that differentiate us from machines: we do not only treat input information…Mar 8, 20231Mar 8, 20231
Joaquim StreicherThe different layers of reality (1): Big mysteries and the human brain limitationsI often wonder about the biggest scientific mysteries. It strikes me how much those seem unsolvable. Is the universe infinite or finite…Feb 25, 2023Feb 25, 2023
Joaquim StreicherThe notion of Self (1): Will the extension of the Self lead to its disparition?Humans have for a very long time created tools to help them survive and develop. While these tools were at first physical extensions of…Feb 22, 2023Feb 22, 2023