Abstract: The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and neuroengineering is redefining the future of human cognition, paving the way for brain uploading, memory transfer, and digital consciousness. This chapter explores the scientific and philosophical dimensions of AI-driven neural interfaces, high-resolution brain mapping, and whole-brain emulation (WBE), examining how AI enhances our...
Abstract: This book offers an integrated account of mind and consciousness at the intersection of contemporary philosophy and cognitive science. It argues that no single discipline—whether analytic metaphysics, phenomenology, neuroscience, or computational modelling—can, in isolation, provide a sufficiently rich explanation of conscious experience. Instead, the chapters develop a multi-level...
Abstract: This chapter explores the intersection of philosophy of mind and cognitive science in understanding consciousness, addressing both historical and modern perspectives on the mind-body problem, perception, cognition, and self-awareness. It delves into key philosophical theories, such as dualism, materialism, and emergentism, while also examining cognitive science’s contributions through...