Measuring consciousness

[labelwench]

The brain functions using the flows of chemical ions analogous to the flow of electrons in electrical conductors. However, the effectiveness of this brain's electromotive force is limited to the gap between synapses of the neurons.

The motor movements of the body may be the result of the electrochemical actions as suggested, yet the feedback processes of experienced time and cognition give us a sense of awareness and individuality that both recognizes boundaries and seems able to move beyond them as when we mentally image and model from both past experience and imagination.

The energy of these interactions is becoming more easily measured by science.

That which it works upon to create and model 'thought' is still somewhat nebulous.

There still remains a sense of separateness between the electrical activity of the brain and that which is referred to as consciousness.

[AntonioLao]

In cryonics, some scientists believed that the brain can be preserved together with its stored memory for future transplantation into a new body.

The following web excerpt discusses the moral implication

The future repair technologies assumed by cryonics are still hypothetical and not widely known or recognized. Responding to skepticism from scientists such as Steve Jones, an open letter supporting cryonics was written and signed by currently 62 scientists. As of 2010, only around 200 people have undergone the procedure since it was first proposed in 1960s. In the United States, cryonics can only be legally performed on humans after they have been pronounced legally dead as otherwise it would count as murder or assisted suicide.

[mkirkpatrick]

In cryonics, some scientists believed that the brain can be preserved together with its stored memory for future transplantation into a new body.

The following web excerpt discusses the moral implication

The future repair technologies assumed by cryonics are still hypothetical and not widely known or recognized. Responding to skepticism from scientists such as Steve Jones, an open letter supporting cryonics was written and signed by currently 62 scientists. As of 2010, only around 200 people have undergone the procedure since it was first proposed in 1960s. In the United States, cryonics can only be legally performed on humans after they have been pronounced legally dead as otherwise it would count as murder or assisted suicide.

I cannot see this as ever being really viable,an old head on young shoulders,I dont think it will ever happen.

regards michael.

[labelwench]

In cryonics, some scientists believed that the brain can be preserved together with its stored memory for future transplantation into a new body.

The following web excerpt discusses the moral implication

The future repair technologies assumed by cryonics are still hypothetical and not widely known or recognized. Responding to skepticism from scientists such as Steve Jones, an open letter supporting cryonics was written and signed by currently 62 scientists. As of 2010, only around 200 people have undergone the procedure since it was first proposed in 1960s. In the United States, cryonics can only be legally performed on humans after they have been pronounced legally dead as otherwise it would count as murder or assisted suicide.

Believe it or not, even here in the remote Yukon we have a Raelian or two and so I have at least heard of their concept for cryonics and those who can afford it may have a cubic centimeter or two of their biology preserved for future cloning and regeneration. (I believe they are using a segment from the forehead....)

I have also researched the technology of AI for horses and understand the challenges simply involved in transporting horse semen, either chilled or frozen and historically, the success rate is limited in impregnating a mare that will carry to term. AI on site with fresh semen is the most successful route to date.

While an interesting concept, cryonics does not rate much time on my agenda at present. Someone was obviously clever enough to recognize the financial angle, which may well be it's greatest value at present.

[AntonioLao]

Is there a saying that we cannot lead an old horse to water neither can we lead a young horse to stable?

[mkirkpatrick]

Is there a saying that we cannot lead an old horse to water neither can we lead a young horse to stable?

You can certainly lead them to water,but you cannot make them drink,a young foal will follow its mum to the stable.


regards michael.

[AntonioLao]

Only those that are thirsty will drink and only if the water is clean not toxic.

[mkirkpatrick]

Only those that are thirsty will drink and only if the water is clean not toxic.

Yes thats right,animals seem to know if water is clean or not,and they would rather go thirsty than drink dirty water.


regards michael.

[AntonioLao]

Why can people stop drinking something they know that is medically harmful to their body?

[mkirkpatrick]

Why can people stop drinking something they know that is medically harmful to their body?

Why indeed?Who knows the workings of the human mind?I tend to drink spa water which is natually purified by volcanic activity and comes through hard rock and sand.


regards michael.