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- Pure natural science focuses on objective phenomena observable by anyone, which limits its ability to fully understand brain functions, particularly consciousness and emotions, as these are subjective experiences.
- There is currently no established physical or chemical method in natural science to objectively measure consciousness or feelings, highlighting the limitations of brain research.
- The text also examines how the brain perceives and interprets its environment, comparing its properties to those of computers.
Article Abstract
The criterion that pure natural science can only investigate objective phenomena which can be observed by independent observers sets certain limits to pure natural scientific understanding of brain functions. It excludes consciousness and feelings since these are only subjectively accessible and alternatives cannot be decided objectively. The limitations of brain research are discussed by comparing the properties of brains and computers. At least for the time being we do not know of any natural scientific--i.e. physical or chemical--method which allows the objective measurement of consciousness, sensations, and emotions. In addition it is discussed how and in how far our brain understands its surrounding nature.
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