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The psychology definition for introspection is the observations of one's own mental states. This has some We assume that brain states give rise to consciousness. Therefore some of these mental states correspond with awareness of previous mental states. However these 'aware' mental states are themselves mental states. So to be aware of these 'aware' mental states we must have yet another mental state. But who gets to be aware of that mental state? And where does their awareness lie at?

>> No.11104716

What I am saying is: awareness cannot be explained in terms of mental states without reaching infinite recursions.

>> No.11104729

>>11104713
>ELI5
>>>/reddit/

>> No.11105726

>>11104713
It's the cerebellum observing the cerebral cortex, most likely.

>> No.11105798

>>11104713
>consciousness
>some dumbass ancient greek
>ELI5
>>>/anywhere else/

>> No.11107777

>>11104713

>> No.11107787

>>11104713
You can look into a mirror and see your face, but you will never see your face the same way other people see it
Same concept but for mental process