Concept of consciousness, Do you agree with Chalmers that

Concept of consciousness

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Assignment:

Watch the videos of the TED talks by Chalmers and Dennett.

Chalmers and Dennett disagree on the concept of consciousness.

Chalmers begins his TED talk by describing a movie theater in our heads where we watch sensory information on a screen and listen to sounds on speakers. This is what Ryle called the "Cartesian theater." It is based on the idea described by Descartes that there is a mind-body dichotomy.

Do you agree with Chalmers that the Cartesian theater is a valid view of consciousness? Provide evidence to support your position.
Do you agree with Dennett that the Cartesian theater is a "trick" created by the brain? Provide evidence to support your position.
The Cartesian model of consciousness as a "mini-me" in your brain is common in literature and film. Why is this such a common way of thinking about consciousness? Is there some value in thinking this way?

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