Problems of introspective entities

Ronald L. Hancock

Resumen


Conceptual biology of epistemology can concern empiricism and realism. Scientific realism is considered basic to biophilosophy. Programmed informational macromolecules are responsible for ontogenic aspects of evolutionary processes. Pre-ontogenic information systems are discussed in the light of developmental structure during ontogeny. The idea of biofuzzy mathematical subsets is presented as a descriptive tool in discussing problems of individuality. The concept of biogradients, as involving philosophical arguments, is examined using a variety of situations from “embryonic mind gradients” to evolution itself. The mind/body problem is discussed in terms of “biogestalt theory”. An evolved introspective mind can and will eventually interpret an evolving system that allowed it to exist. Introspective minds are considered to be a biological gradient with respect to evolutionary aspects of the brain. “Thought experiments” are done with dual brain gradients and mosaic (e.g. cat/human) brains for exploring the concept of the individual. Individual human minds can conceivably be produced from different genotypes, gynadromorphs, hemi-individuals, cloned tumor nuclei, and ultimately those connected to computer systems as bionic minds, individually or in series. Multiple individuals (minds) can be formed from potential single individuals. Finally, syncytial vs. individual type biospheres are considered.

 

Key words: Biofuzzy subsets, biogradients, biogestalt theory, thought experiments, bionic minds, multiple minds, syncytial biospheres, mosaic minds, embryonic mind gradients, engram patterns.

 


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