> I agree though, that outside of one or two people (robg?) , most of us aren't very knowledgeable about the subject.
The neuroscience side, yes - but I think the philosophical implications are anyone's game (that's the beauty of philosophy really - no license required).
Actually that's the retardedness of philosophy. See Dennet's TED talk. By the way, thanks to those posting on this thread for introducing me to Daniel Dennet.
I had mentally categorized philosophy as "verbose wanking by a bunch of people who would rather win debates than understand things," until watching his lecture.
> a bunch of sailors speculating about quantum mechanics.
Arrrr... 'tis like the waves of the ocean, but also like me musket shot - at the same time, lads!
I agree though, that outside of one or two people (robg?) , most of us aren't very knowledgeable about the subject.