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On one end, eliminative materialism denies the "hard problem" by equating consciousness with brain computation. In contrast, Eastern philosophies posit that consciousness has been intertwined with existence from the start, pushing for a more fundamental understanding than that provided by traditional scientific paradigms.
Synthesizing Old and New Ideas
As theories continue to evolve, there is a noteworthy trend toward synthesis. The conference has become a platform for integrating various theories—from computationalist views to the phenomenological and the emergent frameworks. The question of how consciousness is organized in the brain is coupled with investigations into deeper, more refined levels of neuronal processes.