1&XP t Mon mar 2AFWP~;f qrs%qlease 2000/08/1 0.itQ&8W%fi~W92RGUG4WffMft-8 Page 1 From pdl@j.sasoc.com Mon Mar 21 08:26:57 1994 Date: Mon, 21 Mar 94 08:02:49 PST Originator: pdl@jsasoc.com 4)0&1 ~c Reply-To: - m Sender: pdl@jsasoc.com version: 5.5 -- Copyri t (c) 1991/92, Ana3tasios Kotsikonas t (c) 1991/ rl <0BmDJ100phx.ca From: Brian Josephso ~ To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Tucson conference program Content-Length: 42569 This is the offical program, withminor corrections. To the best of my knowledge, it differs only trivially from the hard copy version sent out some time ago. Brian Toward A Scientific Basis for Consciousness An Interdisciplinary Conference Representatives from psychology, neuroscience, computer science, physics, mathematics, medicine, philosophy, and other fields are invited to an international, interdisciplinary scientific conference on consciousness. The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona April 12-17, 1994 Toward A Scientific Basis for Consciousness Consciousness What is consciousness? Ignored, denied, and mystified in the past, consciousness is now recognized as one of the greatest scientific frontiers facing humanity. It is being approached across a spectrum ranging from reductionism (the mind is the brain) to dualism (the mind is distinct and merely interacts with the brain). Between these extremes lie ample evidence, theory, and tools to begin to unravel the mind/brain "problem." Representatives from psychology, neuroscience, computer science, physics, mathematics, medicine, philosophy, and other fields will gather to discuss these issues at an international, interdisciplinary scientific conference on consciousness. Communication across disciplinary lines isn't always easy; each field has jargon and, biases that get in the way. We hope to promote understanding through an atmosphere of open discussion and festive challenge. While focusing on objective scientific approaches to consciousness, we also recognize the importance of subjective experiences and hope to provide avenues for discussing them. Join us in finding a common synergy among different fields, and help us move toward a new understanding of what "consciousness" really means. Details when: The conference begins Tuesday, April 12 with a welcoming reception starting at 6:30 p.m. Sessions continue through Sunday afternoon, April 17. Where: Duvall Auditorium in The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center. Cost: $220.00 per person; a special student rate of $75.00 is also available. Parking: Parking is available at the conference parking lot just south of the Arizona Health Sciences Center. Parking permits cost $6 for the entire conference, and will be available at the registration table. For further information contact: Jim Laukes, Program Coordinator, The University of Arizona Extended University, 1955 East Sixth Street, Tucson, Arizona 85719; phone (602) 624-UofA, ext. 253; fax (602) 621-3269; e-mail, jlaukes@ccit.arizona.edu. Organizers Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792ROO0100130005-8 Mon mar 210,FW