>>12519492>It is almost impossible for me to accept that a fully deterministic system could exhibit human consciousness-like properties, so I sort of agree with your handwaving.Exactly, it's one of those weird aspects of reality that confuse me as someone who has, for a large part of their life, been a materialist. As such, what is a somewhat materialist explanation for it? Well, we know that quantum systems exhibit weird properties, and there must be some inter-relatedness between weird quantum effects and unexplained macro-phenomena, like consciousness.
>something we could stand to learn a ton about through dumb experimentation.Ah yes, neurotransmitters are an odd thing, considering their relatively simplicity and influence over the mind. Although, that too shows the degree to which neurological structure and biochemistry plays a role, and that it can be somewhat varied between people, hence mental illnesses, and personality differences.
