A relativistic look at the Hard Problem and consciousness
I should say at the outset that I am not trying to explain the hard problem away. I take the felt quality of experience to be real, and the aim here is to follow where that leads. Many questions — whether philosophical, physical, psychological, or neurological — can be understood and placed into context through […]
A different way to reduce cognitive load and increase IQ
Most people searching for ways to “reduce cognitive load” or “increase IQ” end up with the usual advice: nootropics, dual n-back apps, exercise, or better sleep. Those methods can help, but they often focus on tweaking the brain’s hardware or adding external tools. This is a different, novel approach — one that doesn’t try to […]