[MD] What is SOM?

[Krimel]

> [Krimel]
> I would say this is exactly the point I have been trying to make for a
> slightly different angle. I think phenomenologically we need to understand
> how it is that we have experiences or if you prefer how "we" are
> differentiated by experience. I think understanding how we detect patterns
> and make meaning is important and I think the neuroscience have a great 
> deal
> to add to the discussion.

DM: I agree that we should get whatever insights we can from science. But it

Adds to the enquiry it should not be seen as the only form of enquiry. 

[Krimel]
As you well know science is much better at telling us what is not rather
than what is. We now know, to give a classic example, that all swans are not
white. I think the most rabid critics of science on this forum fear science
because it has in many cases it has already written off as false many of
their cherished assumptions.