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Other philosophy communities have only interpreted the world in various ways. The point, however, is to change it. [ x ]

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Where do Hexbears stand on the mind-body problem? (hexbear.net)

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Are most people here epiphenomenalists? Physicalists?

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[–] Dessa@hexbear.net 12 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The mind is the definition of a subjective experience. Since science is the study of observable phenomenon, and it cannot be observed in others, it's beyond science to study. All the resy is just speculation.

In other words, the world may never know. Count me agnostic

[–] QueerCommie@hexbear.net 2 points 10 months ago

Can’t argue with that.