Neuroscience presents: manipulation of body-mind awareness
So, if we poke your brain in the right spot, you'll think that your body is someone else. (That's the gist of the findings, anyway.)
Pretty creepy.
What the Philosophers say about reality is often as deceptive as when you see a sign in a second-hand store that reads: Pressing Done Here. If you went in with your clothes to have them pressed you would be fooled; the sign is for sale.
— Søren Kierkegaard, “Diapsalmata” from Either/Or.
So, if we poke your brain in the right spot, you'll think that your body is someone else. (That's the gist of the findings, anyway.)
Pretty creepy.
A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The Clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke and applauded. He repeated it; the acclaim was even greater. I think that's just how the world will come to an end: to general applause from wits who believe it's a joke.
— Søren Kierkegaard, “Diapsalmata” from Either/Or.
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