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| | [AI summary] The article discusses the development of computational simulations to model meditative cessations and peak 5-MeO-DMT experiences. It introduces three key simulations: (1) Gestalt Detector, which explores how specific points of view interact with our ability to detect gestalts, modulating scene fabrication through the Near Miss parameter. (2) Standing Wave Pattern Across Multiple Fields, which allows comparison of emergent resonant modes in coupled oscillators using Coupling Kernels and switches between 3D and 2D distance functions, hypothesizing that cessations occur when waves travel identically regardless of distance function. (3) Fractal Recursive Coherence, which models recursive projections between sensory fields to create synesthetic const...
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| | Do biological minds have a future?
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| [AI summary] The discussion revolves around the philosophical and methodological pluralism in mathematics, emphasizing that mathematics is a human-made construct with historical developments rather than an absolute, universal truth. Key points include the idea that different mathematical frameworks (e.g., classical vs. intuitionistic logic, paraconsistent logic) represent distinct 'worlds' of mathematics, each with its own standards and validity. The conversation highlights the importance of acknowledging these pluralistic perspectives without assuming a single, unifying foundation. It also touches on the role of context, the evolution of mathematical concepts, and the implications of relativism for the future of mathematics. The discussion underscores that ...