"I sat across from my supervisors at the University of New England, discussing what I hoped would become my first peer-reviewed publication. The paper argued that understanding consciousness-both human and potentially artificial-is fundamentally a matter of paradigm lenses. I challenged assumptions about human superiority in intelligence and consciousness by drawing on Thomas Kuhn's theory of scientific revolutions and Werner Heisenberg's uncertainty principle."
"They offered good suggestions for strengthening my treatment of panpsychism and clarifying my intervention in consciousness studies. Then I said it: "I think this might be ready to submit for publication." Their eyes conveyed a different message than their courteous words. There was a brief pause. The diplomatic "well, it's coming along." The subtle shift to discussing what the next draft might accomplish."
A graduate student prepared a paper arguing that consciousness—human and potentially artificial—is fundamentally shaped by paradigm lenses, challenging assumptions of human superiority in intelligence and consciousness. The paper drew on Thomas Kuhn's theory of scientific revolutions and Werner Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and underwent multiple drafts incorporating feedback on theoretical rigor and engagement with philosophy of mind. Supervisors offered productive suggestions to strengthen panpsychism treatment and clarify the intervention in consciousness studies, expressing cautious reservation about immediate submission. The student submitted to NanoEthics anyway and received acceptance six months later, experiencing satisfaction in trusting independent judgment against mentor caution.
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