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The Matter of the Mind
Episode 38
Sunday, 1 March, 2026
Language philosopher Bry Willis explores the "AI effect", a phenomenon where cognitive abilities like reasoning and creativity are redefined as mere mechanical processes once machines master them. The author argues that philosophers and critics use an apophatic approach, defining the human mind solely by what technology cannot yet replicate. This constant retreat creates a "mind of the gaps", eventually reducing the concept of consciousness to an inaccessible metaphysical essence rather than a functional reality. By treating subjective experience as a hidden substance instead of an organisational profile, thinkers avoid acknowledging how AI challenges our assumptions about intelligence. Ultimately, the source suggests shifting the debate away from binary definitions of "mind" towards understanding the structural patterns that produce complex behaviour. This perspective encourages viewing mind-like qualities as a gradient of organisational features rather than a mysterious, non-physical possession.👉 https://brywillis634737.substack.com/p/the-matter-of-the-mind
