I don't get what the big deal is. I just see two geeks mocking each other (and it seems like they're having fun).
I profess no knowledge in neuroscience, but this is what I think Egnor is trying to say in his two postings: 1. He doesn't believe that morality is a trait crafted by evolution. 2. He doesn't believe that there is a 'control center' in the brain that governs altruism. (Straw man argument here, I think) 3. He is being paid by the word and this gig isn't high on his list of priorities.
PS: That a person is able to operate on brains doesn't guarantee that said person is also able to tie shoelaces. :)
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Date: 2007-06-15 09:42 pm (UTC)I profess no knowledge in neuroscience, but this is what I think Egnor is trying to say in his two postings:
1. He doesn't believe that morality is a trait crafted by evolution.
2. He doesn't believe that there is a 'control center' in the brain that governs altruism. (Straw man argument here, I think)
3. He is being paid by the word and this gig isn't high on his list of priorities.
PS: That a person is able to operate on brains doesn't guarantee that said person is also able to tie shoelaces. :)