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[from 'Kinds of Minds' by Daniel C. Dennett, in 17. Mind and Body / E. Mind as Physical / 3. Eliminativism ]

Full Idea

Perhaps there is a minimum speed for a mind, rather like the minimum escape velocity required to overcome gravity and leave the planet.

Gist of Idea

Maybe there is a minimum brain speed for supporting a mind

Source

Daniel C. Dennett (Kinds of Minds [1996], Ch.3)

Book Reference

Dennett,Daniel C.: 'Kinds of Minds' [Phoenix 1997], p.81


A Reaction

Dennett rejects this speculation, but he didn't stop to imagine what it would be LIKE if your brain slowed down, and he never considers Edelman's view that mind is a process. Put the two together…