Idealism

[Prøphet]

Imagine 2 physically identical brains side by side

Every structure, every synapse, ever neurotransmitter level, is perfectly identical

Would they think the exact same thoughts?

 

[Prøphet]

If yes, how can there be free will, since physical structure dictates your consciousness?

 

[Prøphet]

If no, then what is guiding the thoughts, if it isn’t physical matter?

 

[ragingmanlet]

Imagine 2 physically identical brains side by side

Would they think the exact same thoughts?

Ethnic brains or white brains? Could you clarify?

 

[zygosmasher]

Imagine 2 physically identical brains side by side

Would they think the exact same thoughts?

no 2 brains are the same

 

[zygosmasher]

Ethnic brains or white brains? Could you clarify?

it doesnt matter for you

you dont have one anyway

 

[Prøphet]

no 2 brains are the same

In this hypothetical imagine they’re lab grown or some shit. Literally every structure down to the last molecule is identical.

 

[zygosmasher]

In this hypothetical imagine they’re lab grown or some shit. Literally every structure down to the last molecule is identical.

thoughts are more so based on scenario's and what its been subjected to

lets say they werent subjected to the same scenarios, they would think differently

if they were in the exact same scenarios then most likely they would think the same

its all hypothetical and we will never have the answer for it anyway so its pointless to even think about

 

[Prøphet]

thoughts are more so based on scenario's and what its been subjected to

lets say they werent subjected to the same scenarios, they would think differently

if they were in the exact same scenarios then most likely they would think the same

its all hypothetical and we will never have the answer for it anyway so its pointless to even think about

Ok now

do these experiences and memories make physical changes to the brains material structure?

If yes, I believe that also proves free will impossible

If no, then how would they change your thinking? Does this prove the existence of another realm?

 

[zygosmasher]

Ok now

do these experiences and memories make physical changes to the brains material structure?

If yes, I believe that also proves free will impossible

If no, then how would they change your thinking? Does this prove the existence of another realm?

they would definitely change based on experiences

your brain adapts to work optimally, lets say one is a basketball player, the other is a game developer

one would be more adapted to sharper instincts, reaction times, physically analytical

the other would be more suited for storing data, having higher creativity etc. you get the point

things like trauma and experiences in general alter your brain chemistry significantly